Trump says armed bystander who killed US school shooter a 'great hero'
US President Donald Trump praised an armed bystander who killed a teenage gunman during a school shooting in Bend, Oregon. The incident has reignited national debate regarding gun control and the role of armed citizens in public safety.
Why it matters
The event highlights the ongoing polarization in the US regarding the Second Amendment and the efficacy of armed intervention in mass shooting scenarios.
US President Donald Trump praised an armed bystander as a “great hero” for killing a teenage gunman who shot dead three children and a teacher at an Oregon elementary school.
Flowers and candles are placed at a makeshift memorial at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Ore., on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, a day after a deadly shooting. (AP Photo/Haven Daley)
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