Staffer who tackled Oregon school shooter speaks out: 'It all happened so fast'
Cassidy Schutz says the pain of the loss will stay with her as she asks for privacy and no further public statements.
- On Friday, October 30, 2026, Cassidy Schutz, a certified learning specialist at Silver Rail Elementary School, released her first public statement since the October 15 shooting, expressing deep sadness and requesting privacy to heal.
- Bend-La Pine Schools identified Schutz as the employee who 'engaged directly with the assailant' during the attack, tackling the 16-year-old gunman and throwing her cellphone to fight for his weapon in the special education classroom.
- Kaylub Giamanco, a parent who fatally shot the gunman, credited Schutz with saving lives, stating 'I just want to recognize her' for giving him the opportunity to intervene without risking her life.
- The October 15 attack killed four victims, including 25-year-old teacher Megan Lambert and three children, while teacher Becky Drury and a student were wounded and continue recovery with community support.
- Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz described Schutz's actions as 'heroic' during a press conference earlier this month, while Schutz stated she does not plan to make further public statements as she focuses on community and personal healing.
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