Teacher who fought gunman during deadly Oregon school shooting releases first statement
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BEND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A teacher who fought with the gunman during a deadly school shooting earlier this month in Oregon has released her first statement since that tragic day. On Friday, Bend-La Pine Schools released a statement from Cassidy Schutz, who is a certified learning specialist at the elementary school.Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said Schutz threw her cellphone at the shooter that day and wrestled him for the shotgun he had at Silver Rail Elementary School.Her actions have been praised for helping save lives and assisting students’ father Kaylub Giamanco in taking down the armed teen. Schutz’s statement in full:“There are no words to describe the depth of sadness I am feeling following the events of October 15th. This is not a story. This is a horrific and heartbreaking tragedy, and it is our real lives. My thoughts are with those who were lost, their families, those who were hurt, and those who were there that day. My heart is with you. It all happened so fast, and