A 36-year-old Bend, Oregon, man who police said “neutralized” the gunman responsible for killing three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School on Thursday has been identified as Kaylub Gianmarco, a law enforcement source confirmed to News Media.
At a news conference Friday, police identified the teacher killed in the shooting as 25-year-old Meghan Lambert. Authorities also said 5-year-old Rhoam Summer was among the youngest victims.
“Meghan was compassionate and had a huge heart. She always fought for the underdog and those with special needs. She was an incredible sister, daughter, niece and granddaughter. Her friends became her family,” Lambert’s family said in a statement read during the news conference.
From right, Kyle Ketchum embraces Christina Edwards at a makeshift memorial outside Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Ore., Friday, one day after the deadly shooting. (Joe Kline/AP Photo)
Earlier Friday, Kenda Freeman said in a statement that her son, Giamanco, stepped in during the attack and shot the gunman who killed three students and a teacher, according to The Associated Press.
Gianmarco is a local carpenter and father of two girls who attend Silver Rail Elementary, his brother Kyle Gianmarco told NBC News.
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Kyle Gianmarco said Kaylub has been shaken by the shooting and does not want to speak publicly.
Flowers sit beside a sign outside Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Ore., on Friday, one day after the deadly shooting. (Haven Daley/AP Photo)
“We want the bystander who intervened to know we understand he is going through a rough time, but we are grateful and believe he is a hero,” the family said in its statement. “You selflessly put yourself at risk for others. We want the other families to know they are in our thoughts and prayers. Megan loved those children, and we will show you love for her.”
The shooting also claimed the lives of three students, ages 5, 8 and 11.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.