Man who confronted Oregon elementary school gunman identified by brother

Kaylub Giamanco was driving home from lunch when he heard gunshots and saw a gunman entering the Oregon elementary school his two young daughters attend. The 36-year-old carpenter ran into the school and killed the teenage suspect.

Kyle Giamanco identified his brother as the bystander who intervened in the Thursday afternoon shooting. He recounted to NBC News on Friday what he was told happened.

Officials have not named the community member who killed the shooter, but said the person’s actions prevented further loss at Silver Rail Elementary School.

Kyle Giamanco said his brother told him he was headed home after grabbing a bite to eat when he saw the gunman entering the school. Police have said that the suspect, identified by three senior law enforcement officials as Griffin J. John II, 16, gained entry to the building by firing through locked doors.

Two of the officials said the gun used in the shooting was purchased by the suspect’s mother around the time of his birthday in August.

Kyle Giamanco said his brother has a concealed-weapon permit “and decided to go in after” the shooter. Kyle Giamanco and several parents told NBC News that the shooting happened in a special education…

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