The families of two 10-year-old cousins who were killed in the horrific school shooting in Texas last week have held a joint wake with the youngsters’ favourite themes.
25.05.2022 - 03:35 / perezhilton.com
“We can’t get numb to this.” “It doesn’t have to be inevitable.”
At least 14 children and one teacher are reportedly dead at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, after a gunman allegedly opened fire inside a classroom on Tuesday afternoon.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott reported to national media outlets on Tuesday that an 18-year-old student from the local high school identified as Salvador Ramos allegedly killed his grandmother at her home, went to nearby Robb Elementary School in the small west Texas town, and opened fire in a classroom.
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Now, as investigators try to piece together the timeline of events, police officials have revealed to the media that at least 14 schoolchildren — reportedly from the second, third, and fourth grades — are dead, along with at least one teacher. Governor Abbott reported that Ramos is also dead, after apparently having been killed by officers responding to the horrific mass casualty event.
MySA reported on Tuesday afternoon that at least 13 children were transported to nearby Uvalde Memorial Hospital on ambulances and school buses, as well. It’s not immediately clear how many of those transported children may also be included in the number of deceased students, although the medical center confirmed to the outlet that “two individuals arrived at the hospital dead.”
Other apparent victims of the tragic shooting have been airlifted to other hospitals in larger communities throughout the state of Texas. University Health System, in the city of San Antonio, announced on Tuesday afternoon that they had received two victims from the shooting — a 10-year-old girl and a 66-year-old woman — both “in critical condition.”
The families of two 10-year-old cousins who were killed in the horrific school shooting in Texas last week have held a joint wake with the youngsters’ favourite themes.
Meghan Markle made a surprise visit to Texas Thursday to pay her respects to the 21 victims killed at an elementary school in Uvalde. The Duchess of Sussex, who lives in California with her husband Prince Harry and their two children, was spotted placing a bouquet of white roses at a memorial for the victims gunned down Tuesday at Robb Elementary School. The 40-year-old kept a low profile in jeans, a white T-shirt and a denim baseball cap.
Miranda Lambert has expressed her deep sadness over the tragic events that took place in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday.MORE: Amy Schumer, Matthew McConaughey, and more react to Texas school shootingThe country music singer revealed she is heartbroken after learning that 19 children and two adults were killed by a lone gunman who opened fire at Robb Elementary School, where children aged seven to ten were being taught.WATCH: CBS Mornings' Tony Dokoupil shares emotional message from family of AR-15 inventorTaking to her Instagram Stories, Miranda shared a photo of an outline map of Texas, which featured the words, "Pray for Uvalde, Texas" written in the middle, alongside a drawing of a heart.Underneath the picture, Miranda added a broken heart emoji to portray her devastation over the horrific Texas shooting.MORE: Hoda Kotb hosts Today alone and delivers heartbreaking message about the Texas shootingMORE: Barack Obama says 'these tragedies must end' following Sandy Hook shooting An 18-year-old suspect entered the school with a handgun, an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, and high-capacity magazines, according to investigators. He was killed by law enforcement after his attack.Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the shooter, who he named as Salvador Ramos, abandoned a vehicle before entering the school to "horrifically, incomprehensibly" open fire.
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