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Teacher tackled shooter, father stopped him at Silver Rail

By Drooid · Oct 17, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Father Kills Shooter

A father of two students shot and killed the 16-year-old gunman at Silver Rail Elementary.
The shooter entered the special-needs classroom with a mother-purchased pump-action shotgun, firing about 15 rounds.
Three children ages 5, 8 and 11 and teacher Meghan Lambert died in the attack.
A teacher tackled the shooter before the father shot him.

Summary

Carpenter Stops Shooter

Kaylub Giamanco, a 36-year-old carpenter with a concealed-carry permit, stopped the shooter.
Giamanco’s family issued a statement requesting privacy and declined media interviews.
President Donald Trump called Giamanco “a great hero” and praised his actions at the White House.
A Meal Train fundraiser raised over $23,000 for the Summer family of victim Rhoam.
Giamanco said he feels guilty for not saving more children despite public accolades.

History

Historical Context

The April 20, 1999 Columbine massacre, where seniors Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed 13 students and a teacher, spurred nationwide security upgrades such as metal detectors and zero-tolerance rules. Over 70 copycat shootings have been recorded by June 2025, keeping school-safety debates alive as a civilian at Silver Rail Elementary stopped a 16-year-old shooter.

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Father Kills Shooter

A father of two students shot and killed the 16-year-old gunman at Silver Rail Elementary.
The shooter entered the special-needs classroom with a mother-purchased pump-action shotgun, firing about 15 rounds.
Three children ages 5, 8 and 11 and teacher Meghan Lambert died in the attack.
A teacher tackled the shooter before the father shot him.

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