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Teacher who fought gunman at Bend elementary school releases statement
KPTV • • nation
Key Points:
- Cassidy Schutz, a certified learning specialist at Silver Rail Elementary, released her first public statement following the October 15 shooting at the school.
- Schutz was the teacher who confronted the gunman by throwing her cellphone at him and wrestling for his shotgun, according to Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz.
- In her statement, Schutz expressed deep sadness over the tragedy, extended condolences to the victims' families, and requested time and privacy to heal.
- The shooting involved a 16-year-old former student who targeted a special needs classroom, resulting in the deaths of teacher Megan Lambert and three children, with the shooter also killed.
