Teacher and 14 pupils killed in Texas school shooting

[Huat Zai]

At least 15 dead in Texas primary school shooting

Fourteen students and one teacher are dead following a shooting at an elementary school in Texas.

According to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the gunman was an 18-year-old male who lived in the area. The shooting took place in the town of Uvalde, about 83 miles (133km) from San Antonio, America's seventh largest city.

Mr Abbott said that the shooter used a handgun and possibly a rifle during the shooting, although that is not yet confirmed.

He was shot dead by police. Two officers were also hit during the exchange of gunfire but were not seriously injured.

A news conference with more details is expected shortly. Stay here for all the details.

What do we know about the school?

The Robb Elementary School is in Uvalde – around 83 miles (133km) west of the city of San Antonio, in Texas. It's a primary school - its pupils range in age from five to 11.

A message on its website currently reads: "Robb Elementary Parents, please do not pick up students at this time.

"Students need to be accounted for before they are released to your care. You will be notified to pick up students once all are accounted for."

 

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-us-canada-61573831

[chamfer]

Another siaolang case?

[Huat Zai]

12 minutes ago, chamfer said:

Another siaolang case?

Not sure, just happened a few hours ago and the shooter is dead. Might need a few days before the cops can paint a full picture.

[Huat Zai]

Looks like he murdered his grandmother too

 

16 dead in shooting at Texas elementary school, Abbott says

An 18-year-old gunman allegedly opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday, killing 14 children and one teacher before being killed by police, The New York Times and ABC News report.

The gunman, who HuffPost identified as Salvador Ramos, also allegedly shot his grandmother before entering the school.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said the shooter was armed with a handgun and possibly a rifle. According to HuffPost, an Instagram account appearing to belong to the alleged shooter includes a photo of two assault rifles posted on Saturday.

 

 

 

He shot and killed horrifically and incomprehensibly 14 students and killed a teacher," Abbott said. "When parents drop their kids off at school, they have every expectation to know that they're going to be able to pick their child up when that school day ends. And there are families who are in mourning right now."

The number of people wounded remains unknown. Uvalde Memorial Hospital said it was treating 15 children and a 45-year-old who was grazed by a bullet. University Health in San Antonio said it was treating one child and a 66-year-old woman in critical condition. The Children's Hospital said it was treating victims of the shooting but did not give a number. Abbott also said two police offers were injured but are expected to recover.

This latest attack comes only 10 days after Payton Gendron, also 18, allegedly carried out a racially motivated mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket, killing 10.

 

https://theweek.com/school-shootings/1013841/16-dead-in-shooting-at-texas-elementary-school-abbott-says

[aaur4man]

world so stressed cost of living so high in developed countries, giving guns is big problems more and more siaolang by the minute.

[XianGe]

3 hours ago, aaur4man said:

world so stressed cost of living so high in developed countries, giving guns is big problems more and more siaolang by the minute.

Sinkieland no gun so ppl use knife car...