‼️ HERO WHO FATALLY SHOT 16-YEAR-OLD OREGON SCHOOL SHOOTER REPORTEDLY IDENTIFIED AS KAYLEB GIAMANCO The man credited with stopping Thursday’s deadly elementary school shooting in Bend, Oregon, has reportedly been identified as Kayleb Giamanco, although authorities have not yet publicly confirmed his identity. According to police, the courageous community member witnessed the 16-year-old gunman entering Silver Rail Elementary School on October 15. Rather than fleeing, he followed the teenager into the building, confronted him and fatally shot him, bringing an end to the horrific attack within minutes. Tragically, four innocent lives were lost, including three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and a teacher. A 7-year-old student and a 54-year-old teacher were also critically injured. But think about this for a moment. As devastating as the loss of those four innocent lives is, had Kayleb not intervened, there is absolutely no telling how many more children and teachers could have been killed.. How many more parents might have received that unimaginable phone call.. How many more families would be planning funerals instead of welcoming their children home from school. I have heard that Kayleb is struggling emotionally with what happened, knowing that he took the life of a teenager. I can only imagine the emotional weight of such an experience. Because even though the shooter was responsible for an unthinkable act of violence, he was still just 16 years old. And Kayleb was placed in a situation that no ordinary person should ever have to face. He made a split-second decision that saved countless lives, but that doesn’t mean the experience won’t stay with him forever. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek publicly thanked him for his extraordinary bravery and acknowledged the emotional burden he may carry after witnessing such a horrific tragedy. Four families are now facing unimaginable grief, and an entire community is mourning. But because he was willing to risk his own life to intervene, many other families were spared the possibility of that same heartbreak. Kayleb, you are a HERO!!! ❤️ I hope you receive all the love, support and compassion you deserve as you process what happened. You may never know exactly how many lives you saved that day, but the courage you showed will never be forgotten. Thank you for stepping in!! #news #oregon #silvercross #hero #viral