Oregon elementary school shooting: gun used by shooter was birthday gift from his mother
Gun was a birthday gift
Sources told CBS News that the gun used in the shooting was a birthday present from the shooter’s mother. The 16-year-old opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend last week.
Four people were killed
Police said the children killed were 5, 8 and 11 years old. The teacher was identified as 25-year-old Megan Lambert. Police and his family identified the 5-year-old victim as Rhoam Summer. The families of the other two children have not made their names public, Bend police said.
Bystander stopped the shooter
Giamanco lives in Bend and has two daughters who attend Silver Rail Elementary. Police said nine people—four adults and five children—were in the classroom when the shooting occurred.
Evidence collection nearing end
The Bend Police Department said Monday it expected to complete evidence collection at the school by the end of the day. Afterward, police planned to return the building to the school district. The report also credited Anna Schecter, Faris Tanyos and Kerry Breen as contributors.
Key points
- Sources said the gun used by the 16-year-old was a birthday gift from his mother.
- Three children and teacher Megan Lambert were killed at Silver Rail Elementary School.
- Bystander Kaylub Giamanco shot and killed the shooter.
- Police expected to finish collecting evidence and return the school to the district Monday.