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Oct 17, 2026 at 11:06 PM ET
Bystander teacher fought Silver Rail school shooter
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Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said a teacher threw her cell phone at the suspect, tackled him and fought to take his firearm during the attack at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend. She was not injured and, Krantz said, almost certainly helped prevent more harm. Police also identified the teacher killed as Megan Lambert, 25.
WHO: Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz
WHAT: Krantz said a teacher fought the Silver Rail Elementary shooter and helped prevent further harm.
WHEN: Oct 16, 2026
WHERE: Bend, USA
WHY: The teacher acted to stop the suspect and take his firearm.
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