Crime
23-year-old Bobby Lucas killed during large Pike County party shooting
PIKE COUNTY, Ala. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Sunday morning during a large private party attended by several hundred people in Pike County.
The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Bobby Lee David Mircle Lucas, a resident of Dothan, according to the Pike County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to reports of gunfire just before 12:30 a.m. Sunday at a private event venue known as Hideaways, located on Gardner Bassett Road.
Sheriff Russell Thomas said that between 300 and 350 people were inside the venue when shots were fired. “We knew there was a huge party being planned,” Thomas said. “It was well advertised. We had seen the flyers, and we were very concerned. Unfortunately, what we feared might happen did.”
Lucas reportedly attempted to escape the gunfire and made it to the front door before collapsing.
He was pronounced deceased a short time later.
Two deputies who were patrolling nearby arrived on the scene almost immediately after shots were fired. “Once the shooting started, it was a mass exodus,” Thomas explained. “Everyone got in their cars and left.”
Investigators remained at the location until approximately 6 a.m., processing evidence and interviewing witnesses.
As of Monday, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Sheriff Thomas noted that because the event center is privately owned, its operators are not required to hold a business or liquor license.
He said the individuals organizing the party were from Birmingham, and attendees had traveled from across central and southern Alabama, including Montgomery, Mobile, and Dothan.
“It’s a really tough situation,” Thomas said. “It’s tragic to see a young man lose his life over something that could have been prevented. When you mix alcohol, marijuana, and large groups of young people, it’s a recipe for disaster.”
The sheriff called for state legislation to regulate private event venues, noting that similar incidents have occurred elsewhere in Alabama. “We need the legislature to step in because these things are happening all over the state,” he said.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact Pike County Sheriff’s Office detectives at 334-566-4347.
Crime
Kaylub Giamanco Identified as “Good Samaritan” Bystander Who Stopped Silver Rail Elementary School Shooter in Bend, Oregon
BEND, Oregon — Kaylub Giamanco has been identified as the bystander who reportedly confronted and shot the teenage suspect during the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, Channel2 NOW has learned.
According to the family member who spoke with Channel2 NOW, Giamanco was returning home during his lunch break when he encountered the unfolding emergency near the school.
Giamanco reportedly lives just up the road from the elementary school, where his two daughters attend classes.
After hearing gunshots and seeing the suspected shooter moving toward or entering the school building, he allegedly rushed toward the scene because his children (daughters) were inside.
His reported actions have prompted praise from people describing him as a hero who acted out of concern for the safety of students and staff.
Some have said he deserves a medal for his actions.
Preliminary accounts provided for this report indicate that the suspected shooter was a 16-year-old Bend resident who allegedly used a shotgun during the attack. Early reports suggested that a bystander intervened and shot the suspect, who subsequently died.
Investigators are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the suspect’s death as part of the broader investigation.
The shooting triggered a major emergency response in Bend on Thursday afternoon.
Preliminary information indicated that four victims—three children and one adult—were killed. The 16-year-old suspected shooter was also reported dead, bringing the reported death toll to five.
Rhoam Summer, 5, was identified in the supplied reports as the first named victim.
The other children who reportedly died were described as ages 8 and 11, while the adult victim was identified in preliminary accounts as a teacher. Their identities and the final casualty figures should be confirmed by law enforcement or the appropriate authorities before publication as definitive facts.
Two additional people were reportedly transported for medical treatment in critical condition: a 7-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher.
The deaths and reported injuries have left the school community facing an immense tragedy, with families awaiting reliable information about their children and loved ones.
Bend police issued an active-shooter alert at approximately 1:17 p.m. Thursday, warning the public about a major law enforcement response at Silver Rail Elementary School and urging people to avoid the surrounding area.
Police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to the campus. Nearby schools, including Caldera High School and Jewell Elementary, were reportedly placed under lockdown as a precaution while emergency personnel worked to address the situation.
Authorities also established a family reunification location at Journey Church, at 61303 S Highway 97, near Goodwill and Dairy Queen. Parents and guardians were directed to the designated site to reconnect with students and receive information.
Although Giamanco has been described in the supplied account as the bystander who stopped the suspect, the details have not been independently verified for this report. The suspect’s death, the bystander’s role, the identities of all victims and the reported casualty figures should be attributed to official sources once confirmed.
The incident has renewed attention to the extraordinary decisions people may face during emergencies, particularly when children and school staff are in danger. Giamanco’s reported decision to act because his daughters attended the school has prompted expressions of gratitude and calls for formal recognition.
Above all, the tragedy has left families and the Bend community mourning the reported loss of young lives and an adult educator. The focus remains on supporting those affected, confirming the facts and allowing investigators to establish exactly what happened.