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

https://mins.news/en/video/103789

- NBC News, 2026-10-16 21:53 UTC
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- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5pBPGc2tKE

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

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