Bend, United States, Oct 16, 2026 (AFP) - 'True heroism': Police praise efforts to halt Oregon school shooter

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2026-10-17

The teenage gunman who shot dead three children and a teacher in an Oregon school was a former special needs student there, officials said Friday, as they praised the heroism of people who helped to shorten the rampage. The first alarm was raised by a driver who challenged the gunman, identified as 16-year-old Griffin John II, as he climbed a fence to get toward Silver Rail Elementary School on Thursday, police told a press conference. As officer......

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