Exclusive: Oregon Shooter’s Mom Speaks Out—New Photos Unveil Untold Secrets Behind Tragedy
In the image, Griffin stands beside his mother in front of a waterfall. Wearing an oversized hoodie, he looks directly at the camera with a serious expression.
The photo has attracted attention because it was taken only weeks before the teenager allegedly carried out the fatal attack.
Authorities identified Griffin as the teenager who attacked Silver Rail Elementary School on Thursday afternoon. He was not enrolled in a Bend public school at the time, per The Daily Mail, but had attended Silver Rail as a younger student.
The school’s special education classroom reportedly became his target. The room was significant because Griffin had previously been a student there.
Griffin’s mother also spoke previously about his special education needs
Nickerson and Griffin had previously appeared in a 2020 report about students returning to classrooms in the Bend-La Pine School District after the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the time, Griffin was around 10 years old and was part of the district’s NEST program, which supported students experiencing significant behavioral and social challenges.
Nickerson told local outlet KTVZ that her son had struggled with learning from home and believed returning to school would help him receive the support he needed.
“I think it will be great for Griffin, because I am not certified to teach a special needs student,” she said. “And I think it will be great for my son to get the help that he needs from the skilled teachers that he needs to get it from.”
The earlier interview has resurfaced following the sh*oting because of Griffin’s connection to the classroom he allegedly targeted.
However, the information does not establish a motive for the attack, and authorities have not publicly explained why he chose the school or the special education room.
Griffin John allegedly forced his way into the school before opening fire
According to reports citing law enforcement sources, the sh*oting began shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 15.
Griffin allegedly approached Silver Rail Elementary School carrying a Maverick 88, a 12-gauge pump-action sh*tgun that his mother had reportedly purchased around the time of his 16th birthday.
He allegedly threw the weapon over the school fence before climbing over himself. When he tried to enter through the front door, two bystanders intervened.
One of them was Kaylub Giamanco, a 36-year-old father of two girls who attended the school.
Giamanco was reportedly driving home for his lunch break when he noticed the teenager approaching the school with a g*n.
Reports said Griffin fired at Giamanco’s vehicle before moving towards another entrance. He then allegedly forced his way into the building by sh*oting at a locked door.
Once inside, Griffin headed towards the special education classroom and opened fire.
Three children and teacher Meghan Lambert were slayed. A 7-year-old student, who uses a wheelchair, was sh*t in the face, while a 54-year-old teacher also suffered serious injuries.
Giamanco followed the attacker into the school and confronted him inside the building
According to Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz, a teacher also acted quickly, throwing her cellphone at Griffin and tackling him in an attempt to take away his firearm.
Giamanco then fired his own weapon, fatally sh*oting the teenager before police arrived.
Chief Krantz praised the teacher’s actions during a public briefing.
“She was not injured in that incident, but she almost certainly helped prevent more bloodshed,” he said.
Police arrived within minutes of the first emergency calls and secured the building. Investigators are continuing to examine the events leading up to the sh*oting, including how Griffin obtained the ammunition and what prompted him to attack his former school.
Giamanco’s family later said he was struggling with what happened. His brother, Kyle Giamanco, told NBC News that he felt guilty because he could not save more children.
“He can’t get the children out of his head and feels guilty he didn’t save more people,” Kyle said.
President Donald Trump also praised the bystander for intervening, saying he had acted heroically.
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