Father who killed Oregon school shooter describes anguish over children he couldn't save

A father who fatally shot a gunman at his daughters' school in Oregon has expressed deep anguish over being unable to save more students after hearing their pleas for help. The tragic incident occurred earlier this month at Silver Rail Elementary School, where a 16-year-old former student opened fire, killing three students and a teacher.

Kaylub Giamanco, 36, who has been hailed as a hero, recounted his experience in an interview with Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). He stated, "I want to apologise for not saving their babies," referring to the parents of the children who lost their lives. Giamanco emphasized that while he felt gratitude for saving some children, he was haunted by those he could not save.

The victims included boys aged five, eight, and 11. In total, six people were shot in the classroom, including another child and a teacher who were wounded.

Giamanco described how the day of the attack began with breakfast and preparing his daughters for school picture day. After deciding to return home for lunch instead of eating at work, he found himself near the school as the attack unfolded. Initially, he thought the gunman was playing a prank until he witnessed the shooter fire at a pickup truck and head towards the school.