Kaylub Giamanco, a 36-year-old carpenter, has spoken publicly for the first time regarding his actions during a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon. Giamanco, whose children attend the school, intervened when 16-year-old Griffin J John II, a former student, entered the building and opened fire.

According to Giamanco, he alerted 911 dispatchers of his intent to intervene, stating, “I have to go in. People are going to die.” Giamanco fatally shot the assailant, ending the attack. The incident resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including 25-year-old teacher Megan Lambert and three students.

While Giamanco has been widely characterized as a hero for his intervention, the event has sparked significant public discourse regarding school safety and the presence of armed civilians in educational environments. The details provided by Giamanco offer a first-hand account of the chaotic moments during the shooting, though the investigation into the shooter's motives and the school’s security protocols remains ongoing. The tragedy has left the local community in Bend grappling with the loss of life and the circumstances surrounding the shooter's ability to gain access to the elementary school.