An active shooter was reported at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, at approximately 12:17 p.m. local time. Authorities responded quickly to the site, which has so far claimed the lives of 21 people, including 19 children of unknown ages.
Unfortunately, two persons died on the way to Uvalde Memorial Hospital, and the remainder died afterwards. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed that a 66-year-old woman was the adult who died. The shooter was also shot and killed by police on the site, according to police accounts.
This is a very active scene at Robb Elem in Uvalde
— Vanessa Croix (@VanessaKENS5) May 24, 2022
We are waiting for more info from authorities @KENS5 pic.twitter.com/oI8VS34kZt
What do we know about the shooter?
This gunman was a murder suspect, according to various reports from local news sites. When the pursuit stopped near Robb Elementary School, there was a complaint on his truck. He then exited his truck and entered the school, opening fire on everyone who moved.
The alleged shooter is seen entering the school with an assault weapon in a video that has yet to be verified. According to reports from a local news station, the two deceased victims are youngsters, but this has yet to be confirmed.
Alleged video catches active shooter at Robb Elementary in Uvalde,TX where it’s been reported at least two children were killed and a dozen injured. Good ol America pic.twitter.com/r2cFRc07wC
— Negative⛔Ass⛔Shon (@NegativeAssShon) May 24, 2022
