Quick Info
| Profession | Carpenter |
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| Nationality | American |
Latest News about Kaylub Giamanco
15/10/2026
Kaylub Giamanco, a 36-year-old carpenter and father of two students, shot and killed a 16-year-old gunman inside Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Police said he followed the attacker into the building after the gunman had already killed several people, and his actions likely prevented further bloodshed. President Donald Trump publicly praised him as a hero, while his family said he is not seeking recognition.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Kaylub Giamanco is a carpenter and father from Bend, Oregon, who became known in October 2026 for intervening in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School, where his two daughters were students. He is a lifelong Bend resident and was 36 at the time of the incident. He fatally shot the 16-year-old gunman, who had entered the school and killed three children and a teacher. He has said he is not seeking recognition. |
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Personal Life
| Residence | Bend, Oregon |
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| Incident | On October 15, 2026, he saw the gunman enter the school during his lunch break, retrieved a legally owned .40-caliber pistol from his vehicle, and followed the gunman into the building. |
| Firearm Permit | Held a concealed-weapon permit, according to his family |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Kelsey Giamanco |
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Family
| Spouse | Kelsey Giamanco |
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| Children | Two daughters, both students at Silver Rail Elementary School |
| Siblings | Kyle Giamanco |
| Mother | Kenda Freeman (lives in Sacramento, California) |
Career
| Occupation | Carpenter |
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| Military Service | Military veteran |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was driving home from lunch with his wife when he witnessed the attack. | |
| 2. Friends describe him as someone who acts quickly in emergencies, dating back to childhood. | |
| 3. His family said he later expressed regret at not being able to save more lives. |
