Coverage dated October 16, 2026

Who Was John J. Griffin II? Oregon Elementary School Shooter Identified

Headline from Newsweek

The suspected gunman who allegedly killed 4 in a school shooting in Bend, Oregon, has been identified as John J. Griffin.

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Reports & sources

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New York Post
First photos of Oregon school shooter John Griffin revealed (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 16, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Twisted teen gunman John J. Griffin II has been pictured for the first time -- glaring menacingly at the camera.
Newsweek
Who Was John J. Griffin II? Oregon Elementary School Shooter Identified (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 16, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
The suspected gunman who allegedly killed 4 in a school shooting in Bend, Oregon, has been identified as John J. Griffin.
KTVZ Bend
BREAKING NEWS: Silver Rail Elementary School Shooter Identified, Griffin J. John II (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Oct 16, 2026
KTVZ Bend's feed description
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Law enforcement officials into the deadly school shooting at Bend' Silver Rail Elementary School have identified the shooter as Griffin J. John II. Griffin was born on Aug. 20, 2010.