Oregon School Shooting: Teacher Tackled Teen Gunman Before Parent Shot Him
A tragic shooting incident unfolded at a junior high school in Oregon, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including a student. The shooter, identified as 16-year-old Griffin J. John II, opened fire with a 12-gauge shotgun, discharging approximately 15 rounds during the attack. The confrontation ended when a parent intervened and shot John, who had around 44 rounds left. Police Chief Mike Krantz praised a courageous teacher who attempted to counter the shooter by throwing her phone and confronting him directly, labeling her actions as "heroic." The investigation continues as authorities seek answers regarding John's motives.
Key facts
- Attacker identified as 16-year-old Griffin J. John II, an ex-student at the school
- Four people were killed in the attack
- A teacher threw her phone at the gunman, then tackled and fought with him
- Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz called the teacher's actions "heroic" and said she was not injured
- All victims were shot in the same classroom, a special needs classroom
- John had been a special needs student at the school
- He fired as many as 15 shots from a 12-gauge shotgun and had about 44 rounds remaining when he died
- The gunman was shot by a parent of students who followed him into the building
Entities
Institutions
- Bend Police
Locations
- Oregon
- United States
- Bend