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Bend school shooting: Bystander kills teen suspect after teacher’s struggle

A 16-year-old former student killed four people at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon, on October 15 before being fatally shot by a bystander. The attack, which occurred in a special education classroom, resulted in the deaths of three children and one teacher, with two others injured. Police identified the suspect as Griffin J. John II, who used a pump-action shotgun. The incident was halted within minutes by a teacher who physically restrained the shooter and a community member, identified as Kaylub Giamanco, who entered the school and shot the suspect dead. Authorities are investigating the motive and how the suspect acquired the weapon, while the community mourns the victims and praises the interveners.

via CNN|

#bend-oregon #bystander-intervention #crime

crime8 hours ago

Bend School Shooting: 16-Year-Old Kills 4, Bystander Stops Attack

A 16-year-old former student killed four people at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on October 15, before being shot dead by an armed bystander. The victims included three boys aged 5, 8, and 11, and a 25-year-old teacher. Two others, a 7-year-old girl and a 54-year-old teacher, were injured. Police identified the shooter as Griffin J. John II, a former special education student at the school. A community member, identified by family as Kaylub Giamanco, entered the school and fatally shot the attacker, preventing further casualties. Governor Tina Kotek praised the bystander, while families of the victims released statements honoring the deceased. The incident has intensified local grief, with a candlelight vigil held in Bend, and raised questions about gun access and school safety in Oregon.

via The Guardian|

#bend-oregon #bystander-intervention #crime

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Armed bystander with formal training helps halt Idaho In-N-Out shooter

A 35-year-old healthcare worker, Jordan Salinas, who trained in firearms after a Boise mall shooting, fired back at the gunman at Twin Falls’ In-N-Out, with police saying his actions, alongside an off‑duty officer, diverted the attacker and likely saved lives. The shooter killed three and wounded seven before dying by a self‑inflicted gunshot. Salinas described his response as automatic, following a four-step ‘observe, orient, decide, act’ process.

via The Guardian|

#bystander-intervention #crime #firearms-training

us-news2 months ago•5 min saved

Twin Falls bystander hailed as hero after Idaho restaurant shooting

A bystander, Jordan Salinas, confronted an armed shooter at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, alongside an off-duty officer, forcing the suspect to flee before dying by a self-inflicted gunshot. At least three people were killed and about seven injured in the attack. Salinas, a 35-year-old healthcare worker, described using a four-step “observe, orient, decide, act” approach and said he acted without fear. Authorities are investigating motive and caution against misinformation as victims’ identities are released.

via Al Jazeera|

#bystander-intervention #gun-violence #in-n-out-shooting

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Bystander halts Rhode Island ice rink shooting as 3 die, shooter included

A gunman opened fire during a Rhode Island youth hockey game at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, killing three people (including the shooter) and injuring three others. A fellow spectator intervened and helped subdue the shooter, who died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound; authorities are investigating the motive and details surrounding the attack.

via AP News|

#bystander-intervention #ice-rink-shooting #local

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Pawtucket ice rink shooting ends with suspect's suicide

Two people were killed and three injured in a shooting at the Dennis M Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Police identified Robert Dorgan (also known as Roberta Esposito) as the suspect, who died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot inside the arena. Authorities say it appeared to be targeted, possibly tied to a family dispute, and a bystander intervened to help end the attack.

via BBC|

#bystander-intervention #crime #ice-rink

local-news1 year ago•4 min saved

Driver Injured and Attacked After Car Hits Crowd Outside LA Nightclub

A driver intentionally drove into a crowd outside The Vermont Hollywood nightclub in LA, injuring at least 30 people, after being ejected for disruptive behavior. Bystanders beat and shot the driver, who was arrested and hospitalized. The incident is under investigation, with no evidence linking it to terrorism.

via CNN|

#bystander-intervention #car-crash #injuries

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"Violent Subway Confrontation Leaves NYC Commuters in Panic"

A harrowing video captured a violent clash between two men on a Brooklyn subway train, culminating in at least four gunshots and sheer panic among commuters. The footage showed one man instigating another before the shooting, with bystanders pleading for them to stop due to the presence of children on board. The 36-year-old instigator was shot with his own gun by the 32-year-old after a struggle, resulting in the former being rushed to the hospital in critical condition. The subway car was left covered in blood and ballistics, and it remains unclear whether the shooter will face charges.

via New York Post |

#arrest #bystander-intervention #crime

crimecurrent-events2 years ago•2 min saved

"Chiefs Super Bowl Parade Shooting: Bystander Tackles Armed Fleeing Suspect, Children Among Victims"

After the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade, bystander Trey Filter tackled an armed person fleeing the scene of a shooting that left one dead and nearly two dozen injured. Filter, who initially mistook the gunfire for fireworks, took down the individual and retrieved the weapon with the help of another bystander. Police have detained two juveniles in connection with the incident. The Filters, who were at the parade with their children, were surprised by the sudden turn of events and have been widely praised for their actions.

via The Associated Press|

#bystander-intervention #crimecurrent-events #kansas-city-chiefs

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"Unprovoked Machete Attack Leaves Austin Teen Permanently Disfigured"

19-year-old Gregory Seth Gott was attacked by a man with a machete at Auditorium Shores in Austin, sustaining severe injuries to his hands, arms, legs, and back. The attacker, Ashton Kaine Talley, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and evading arrest. Bystanders intervened, applying pressure to Gott's wounds and keeping him calm until first responders arrived. Despite his injuries, Gott feels lucky and grateful for the support he has received from the community. A GoFundMe has been set up to help with his medical expenses.

via KXAN.com|

#assault #austin #bystander-intervention

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Heroic Intervention: Man Saves Three Women from Aggressor in Fatal Waco Hotel Shooting

A man was shot and killed by a bystander at Hotel Indigo in Waco, Texas, after the bystander heard three women calling for help inside a room. The bystander tried to intervene in a fight between the man and the women, but it angered the original aggressor who then attacked the bystander. In self-defense, the bystander fired one shot, resulting in the death of the original aggressor. The bystander cooperated with the police investigation and was not arrested.

via KWTX|

#bystander-intervention #crime #hotel-indigo

health3 years ago•5 min saved

35-year-old hockey player ignored warning signs before cardiac arrest.

Brandon Miller, a 35-year-old hockey player, collapsed during a game due to cardiac arrest. Luckily, three of the other players were medical professionals, who immediately began performing CPR and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) to shock his heart back into rhythm, which saved his life. Miller had experienced some occasional pain in his left shoulder, which he thought was a muscle strain, and intense chest pain, which he thought was acid reflux. He hopes that other young people who hear his story will be more proactive with their health and not underplay any symptoms.

via Yahoo News|

#bystander-intervention #cardiac-arrest #cpr

health3 years ago•5 min saved

35-year-old hockey player shares ignored warning signs before cardiac arrest.

Brandon Miller, a 35-year-old hockey player, collapsed during a game due to cardiac arrest. Luckily, three of the other players were medical professionals, who immediately began performing CPR and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) to shock his heart back into rhythm, which saved his life. Miller had ignored subtle warning signs such as occasional pain in his left shoulder and intense chest pain. After undergoing open heart surgery, he hopes to play in a charity hockey game in April and encourages young people to be more proactive with their health.

via TODAY|

#bystander-intervention #cardiac-arrest #cpr