Crime
17-year-old Tyshawn Johnson killed in Andersonville shooting
CHICAGO, IL – Authorities have identified the individual fatally shot in an Andersonville alley on Tuesday night as Tyshawn Johnson, a 17-year-old from Chicago’s South Side.
Initially reported as a 21-year-old man, Johnson’s identity was confirmed by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The tragic incident unfolded in the 5400 block of North Ashland Avenue at approximately 9:15 p.m. Chicago police discovered two victims following a vehicle crash into a garage in the alley.
Tyshawn Johnson was found inside the crashed vehicle with a gunshot wound to his head. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A 26-year-old man, also found at the location, sustained gunshot wounds to his shoulder and neck. Paramedics transported him in critical condition to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston.
The 26-year-old survivor informed officers that the shooting occurred while the vehicle was in the alley. However, no gunshots were reported in the immediate vicinity, leading officials to believe the shooting may have taken place elsewhere before the car ended up in the Andersonville alley.
Chicago Police Department’s Area 3 detectives are actively investigating the case. No arrests have been made as of now.
In a statement, 40th Ward Alderman Andre Vasquez addressed the situation, acknowledging the absence of gunfire reports in the neighborhood and expressing condolences to the victims’ families.
As the investigation continues, anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact authorities. This tragic event highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence impacting communities across the city.
Crime
Teacher Killed in Silver Rail Elementary School Shooting Identified as 25-Year-Old Megan Lambert
BEND, Oregon — Megan Lambert, a 25-year-old teacher and volleyball coach remembered for her compassion and generosity, has been identified as the adult killed in the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Her death has devastated her family, friends, colleagues, students and the wider community.
Known affectionately by many as “Coach Megan,” Lambert was described by her family as a compassionate person with an enormous heart who consistently stood up for people who needed support. She loved Silver Rail Elementary School and considered her teaching position there her dream job, according to a statement shared by her family.
Her death was reported following the October 15, 2026, school shooting that claimed the lives of three children and one adult, according to preliminary information provided for this report. The 16-year-old suspect, identified in the supplied accounts as Griffin J. John II, was also reported dead.
In a statement following her death, Lambert’s family described her as someone who cared deeply about children and advocated for people who were often overlooked.
“She loved Silver Rail. This was her dream job,” the family said, describing Lambert as compassionate and big-hearted. They also emphasized her commitment to supporting people with special needs and standing up for those who needed someone in their corner.
Her family extended its thoughts and prayers to the other families affected by the tragedy, acknowledging the pain being experienced throughout the school community.
“Megan loved those children, and so we will show you love for her,” the family said, expressing solidarity with the families whose lives have also been changed by the shooting.
The statement reflects the deep affection Lambert’s loved ones held for her and the importance she placed on caring for others.
Beyond her work as a teacher, Lambert also coached volleyball at Central Oregon Volleyball Club. Her generosity was evident from her first year as a coach, when she reportedly declined payment and asked that the money instead be directed toward families who could not afford their children’s participation.
Her decision helped create opportunities for young athletes who might otherwise have been unable to play. Those who knew her remembered her as someone who wanted every child to have a chance, regardless of their family’s financial circumstances.
The gesture reflected the values that reportedly guided Lambert in both her professional and personal life: compassion, inclusion and a determination to help people who needed support.
She was remembered not simply as a teacher or coach, but as a daughter, sister and friend whose kindness made a lasting impression on those around her.
One person who knew Lambert shared an emotional tribute that captured the grief surrounding her death.
“She would have given you the shirt off her back, but you didn’t give her the chance… you didn’t give her the chance to be the great mom that we all knew she would be.”
The words express the heartbreak of losing someone whose life held so much promise. At just 25, Lambert had built meaningful relationships with children, families and colleagues, while continuing to make a difference through teaching and coaching.
Her loved ones are now left to mourn a life cut short and remember the generosity and compassion that defined her.
According to the preliminary accounts supplied for this report, the shooting occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Three children, identified in those accounts as ages 5, 8 and 11, and Lambert, 25, were reported killed.
Two additional people—a 7-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher—were reported injured and transported for medical care. Their current conditions were not provided in the information available for this article.
The suspected shooter was identified in the supplied reports as 16-year-old Griffin J. John II. Accounts attributed to law enforcement sources and reported by the New York Post described an alleged attempt to enter the school through the front before the suspect reportedly gained access through a rear entrance.
Those reports also alleged that the suspect had previously attended a special education classroom at the school. The precise sequence of events, the suspect’s movements inside the building and the circumstances surrounding the reported injuries should be confirmed through official investigative statements.
Kaylub Giamanco was identified in the supplied account as the armed bystander who reportedly shot the suspect. According to the account, Giamanco was returning home during his lunch break when he encountered the emergency near the school, where his two daughters reportedly attended classes. His role and the exact circumstances of the confrontation should be attributed to authorities once officially confirmed.
The supplied information also alleges that the shotgun had been legally purchased by the suspect’s mother around his birthday in August. That claim requires confirmation from investigators and should not be treated as an established finding without an authoritative source.
As Lambert’s family grieves, they have also expressed concern for the other families affected by the shooting. Their statement emphasized that the pain extends beyond one household and that the school community is facing an unimaginable loss.
Lambert’s legacy will be remembered through the children she taught, the athletes she supported and the families she helped. Her decision to forgo coaching pay so that other children could participate in volleyball offers a powerful example of the generosity that her loved ones say defined her.
💔🕊️ Our heartfelt condolences go out to Megan Lambert’s family, friends, students and colleagues. May they find strength and comfort in the memories of her kindness, and may all the families affected by the Silver Rail Elementary School tragedy receive the support they need during this devastating time.
Megan Lambert was only 25. Her life and the compassion she showed others will be remembered by those whose lives she touched.