A 36-year-old Bend father has been identified as the bystander who intervened during a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Oregon. Police said the intervention neutralized the gunman after three students and a teacher were killed on Thursday. The teacher was identified Friday as 25-year-old Meghan Lambert, while the youngest student publicly identified was 5-year-old Rhoam Summer. The three students killed were 5, 8 and 11 years old.

Bystander identified after intervening in the attack

Kaylub Giamanco, a 36-year-old local carpenter and father, was identified as the person who confronted the suspected gunman inside Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend. A law enforcement source confirmed his identity, and police said he neutralized the attacker after the shooting began Thursday.

Giamanco has two daughters who attend the school, according to statements from his family. He was reportedly shaken by the incident and did not want to speak publicly. Family members said he acted during the attack while facing an immediate threat to students and staff.

Teacher and youngest student named by police

Police identified the teacher killed in the attack as 25-year-old Meghan Lambert during a news conference Friday. Authorities also identified 5-year-old Rhoam Summer among the victims. The other three students killed were 8 and 11 years old, although their names had not been provided in the available account.

The shooting occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday. The deaths of the teacher and three children prompted mourning at the school, where flowers and other tributes were placed outside on Friday.

Family describes the teacher’s life and character

Lambert’s family said she was deeply compassionate and consistently supported people who were vulnerable or needed additional help. They described her as an important member of her family and said that her friendships had become part of her wider support network.

“Meghan was compassionate and had a huge heart. She always fought for the underdog and those with special needs.”

In a statement read at Friday’s news conference, the family also thanked the bystander who intervened. They said Lambert cared deeply about the children and expressed sympathy for the other families affected by the attack.

Attack’s impact on students, families and the community

The shooting affected the Silver Rail school community and the wider Bend area, where residents gathered outside the elementary school to leave flowers and remember the victims. Lambert’s family said she loved the children in her care, adding to the sense of loss among families, staff members and neighbors.

Giamanco’s family said his two daughters attend Silver Rail, placing the intervention in the context of a parent responding to violence at his children’s school. His actions have drawn expressions of gratitude, although relatives said he was coping with the emotional consequences of what happened and was not seeking public attention.

Investigation remains active as details emerge

The identities and ages released by police represent the first public details in an investigation that was still developing Friday. Authorities have not provided every detail about the suspected gunman, the sequence of events or the circumstances surrounding the intervention in the available account.

Officials are expected to continue examining what happened inside the school, while families and investigators work to understand the attack. Additional information may be released as authorities notify relatives and verify the circumstances of the deaths.

Summary

The Bend school shooting left four people dead, including a teacher and three children. Police identified Meghan Lambert and 5-year-old Rhoam Summer among the victims and confirmed the role of Kaylub Giamanco, a parent at the school, in stopping the suspected gunman. The investigation remains active, and officials may release further information as the facts are established.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was identified as the bystander who intervened?

Kaylub Giamanco, a 36-year-old local carpenter and father, was identified as the person who confronted and stopped the suspected gunman.

Who was the teacher killed in the shooting?

Police identified the teacher as 25-year-old Meghan Lambert.

How many students were killed?

Three elementary school students were killed. They were 5, 8 and 11 years old, and 5-year-old Rhoam Summer was publicly identified among them.

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