At least fifteen people have lost their lives this Tuesday in a shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, a local hospital reported Tuesday, as confirmed by the State Governor Greg Abbott. It has also confirmed that the shooter was armed with a pistol and possibly a rifle in the attack.
Uvalde Memorial Hospital has reported on Facebook that 13 children were taken to the center “in ambulances or buses.” And multiple local media suggest that the 18-year-old attacker has died after being shot by the police.
A 66-year-old woman was being treated at a San Antonio hospital and was listed in critical condition, hospital workers said earlier.
So the shooting happened. at robb elementary school, a town located 133 kilometers from San Antonio and between the border with Mexico. The school welcomes students between the ages of 5 and 11.
There is an active shooter at Robb Elementary. Law enforcement is on site. Your cooperation is needed at this time by not visiting the campus. As soon as more information is gathered it will be shared.
The rest of the district is under a Secure Status.
— Uvalde CISD (@Uvalde_CISD) May 24, 2022
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