We are learning the names of some of the victims -- children and adults -- killed in the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on May 24.
- We are beginning to learn more about the mass shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas that left 21 -- children and adults -- dead and many others critically injured.
The shooter who walked into Robb Elementary School and opened fire has been identified as 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, a resident of Uvalde. Law enforcement sources say he shot his grandmother, then drove to the school with a handgun and an AR-15. He continued his rampage until police arrived and was killed at the scene.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety Lt. Christopher Olivarez, in addition to the weapons and ammunition, Ramos wore a"tactical vest" as body armor. He said all of the children and teachers who died were inside a single classroom where the shooter barricaded himself.One of the first victims identified was 4th grade teacher Eva Mireles.
The family of 10 year old Xavier Lopez has confirmed he was killed. There are reports that just hours before the shooting Xavier's mother was with him at the school for an awards ceremony.Amerie Jo Garza, 10, was a 4th-grader at Robb Elementary. Her father, Angel Garza, said he'd spent at least 7 hours trying to find his daughter or get news about her whereabouts after the shooting. He later shared that Amerie had been found and was dead.
Thank you everyone for the prayers and help trying to find my baby. She’s been found. My little love is now flying high...
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