# Oregon police say teacher tackled suspected shooter, who once attended Silver Rail Elementary

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- NBC News, 2026-10-16 21:40 UTC
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- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/video/oregon-police-say-teacher-tackled-suspected-shooter-who-previously-attended-silver-rail-elementary-271718469831

> Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said a teacher fought the suspected shooter and tackled him after throwing her cellphone at him. The victim was identified as Griffin J. John II, who previously attended Silver Rail Elementary. The investigation is ongoing.

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