LIVE UPDATE: Texas officials are providing an update on today's shooting that left 14 students, 1 teacher dead. abc15
UVALDE, TX — Fourteen students and a teacher are dead after a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, according to Gov. Greg Abbott."He shot and killed horrifically and incomprehensibly 14 students and killed a teacher," Abbott said during an unrelated press briefing.
University Health in San Antonio said it had two patients from the shooting incident -- a child and an adult. The hospital said the adult -- a 66-year-old woman -- is in critical condition. It did not have an update yet on the condition of the child.Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin did not confirm casualties, but told ABC News in a text message that"this is a very bad situation." He said the office is trying to contact parents before releasing any information.
"There is an active shooter at Robb Elementary," the school district said on Twitter."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 school informed parents shortly after 2 p.m. local time that students had been transported to the Sgt. Willie Deleon Civic Center, the reunification site, and could be picked up.The Bexar County Sheriff's Office and San Antonio Police Department are sending aid, and the FBI is responding.
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