The Supreme Court blocked a Texas social media law that prohibited major platforms like Facebook and YouTube from restricting content based on viewpoint.
25.05.2022 - 00:53 / dailyrecord.co.uk
At least 15 people have been killed in an elementary school shooting in the United States after "an active shooter" opened fire.
Robb Elementary Schol in Ulvade, Texas was placed on lockdown after gunshots were heard at around 11.45am.
Government officials confirmed that 14 students and a schoolteacher are dead and over a dozen have been injured, the Mirror reports.
Uvalde Police Department confirmed on their Facebook page that the shooter was detained in police custody shortly after 1pm.
"There is an active shooter at Robb Elementary," a spokesperson 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."
It comes after the school had reported that there was an "active shooter" in their area. Reports state that the is presumed dead.
It is believed that a 45-year-old was hospitalised after being grazed by a bullet and 13 students were taken to hospital for treatment.
A police bus for “mass casualty” events was seen arriving at the Uvalde Memorial Hospital where two children were confirmed dead.
A child and a woman are also said to be receiving treatment at the University Health in San Antonio.
The hospital noted that the 66-year-old woman is in critical condition while the child's current condition is unknown.
Governor Greg Abbott said: "At least 14 students were killed and one teacher is dead after an active shooter incident at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday."
Robb Elementary School is located around 60 miles east of the Mexico border and around 80 miles west of San Antonio.
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District confirmed a shooter was at the school and asked people to avoid
The Supreme Court blocked a Texas social media law that prohibited major platforms like Facebook and YouTube from restricting content based on viewpoint.
a statement saying that the event would continue as planned. Prominent Republicans including former President Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are slated to attend and give speeches.The gunman entered Robb Elementary School on Tuesday and killed 19 children and two adults.
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.
John Legend slammed Texas Senator Ted Cruz following Tuesday’s Robb Elementary School shooting in which 19 children and two teachers were killed.
In light of Tuesday’s deadly mass shooting in Texas, “American Pie” singer Don McLean announced that he will no longer be performing at this year’s National Rifle Association (NRA) Convention in Houston. “In light of the recent events in Texas, I have decided it would be disrespectful and hurtful for me to perform for the NRA at their convention in Houston this week,” the 76-year-old rock star said in a statement, Fox News reported.
Jimmy Kimmel got emotional as he delivered a powerful monologue on his show Wednesday following Tuesday’s shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
Don McLean has cancelled a scheduled performance at the National Rifle Association’s national convention this weekend following the mass shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas earlier this week.On Tuesday (May 24), an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School, which teaches children aged seven to 10. Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed that the suspect was later shot dead by responding law enforcement officials.As Consequence Of Sound reports, at least 19 children and two teachers were killed in the attack.McLean was set to appear at the NRA convention this weekend in Houston, Texas which is approximately 250 miles from Uvalde.
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19 students and two adults were killed when a gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday. Abbott said the shooter is also dead, and is believed to have been killed by responding law enforcement officers. Abbott's comments came after the district reported an active shooter at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, which is approximately an hour and a half west of San Antonio. Abbott said the shooter was an 18-year-old male who resided in Uvalde.
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18 students and two teachers were killed when a gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday. Abbott said the shooter is also dead, and is believed to have been killed by responding law enforcement officers. Abbott's comments came after the district reported an active shooter at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, which is approximately an hour and a half west of San Antonio. Abbott said the shooter was an 18-year-old male who resided in Uvalde.
Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorTuesday night’s red carpet premiere of “Physical” Season 2, starring Rose Byrne and Murray Bartlett, has been scaled back in the wake of today’s deadly shooting in Texas that left 18 students and one teacher dead.“Out of respect for today’s tragedy in Texas, tonight’s screening of ‘Physical’ Season 2 will be a private event with no press,” reads an email sent to members of the press on Tuesday afternoon that was signed by the Apple TV+ show’s cast and creative team. “We thank you for wanting to be there with us, and know that you join with us in our heartfelt support for all of the families affected by today’s event.”In addition to Byrne and Bartlett, the guest list also includes co-stars Rory Scovel, Dierdre Friel, Della Saba and Paul Sparks, as well as showrunner Annie Weisman and executive producers Marty Adelstein, Alissa Bachner and Becky Clements.
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Fourteen students and one teacher were killed Tuesday during a shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, Governor Greg Abbott said.