Oregon educator confronts school shooter, helps stop attack at elementary school

Cassidy Schutz, a learning specialist at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, confronted a teenage gunman during a deadly attack on October 15, according to NBC News and ABC News.

Schutz threw her cellphone at the 16-year-old shooter and wrestled him over his shotgun, actions described as heroic by local authorities and her school district.

The gunman fatally shot three students and a teacher inside a special needs classroom, with another student and teacher injured in the attack, police reported.

An armed community member who followed the gunman into the school fatally shot him while Schutz was engaged in the physical confrontation.

Schutz expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, stating she will carry the pain of the loss forever and focusing on healing for the families, school team, and herself.

Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz credited Schutz's actions with likely preventing further bloodshed during the incident.