A gunman opened fire at Texas’ Robb Elementary on May 24. Fourteen children and one teacher were killed. The shooter was also killed by responding officers. See photos of responding personnel here.
1 of 18Tragedy strikes at a Texas Elementary school
On May 24, 2022, an 18-year-old male opened fire on Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. The shooter, Salvadore Romus, killed 19 students and two adults, per Yahoo! News. The shooter was killed by responding officers. Salvadore was a resident of Uvalde and was a student at a nearby school. It was reported that Salvadore first shot his grandmother and then drove his own vehicle to the campus. He used a handgun, but the type is not known as of this writing.
During a press conference, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed his sorrow over the tragedy. ‘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,’ he said. ‘The state of Texas is in mourning with them for the reality that these parents are not going to be able to pick up their children.’
Click through the gallery to see responding personnel at the scene.
Joe & Jill Biden Visit Texas School Shooting Site
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visit Robb Elementary School to pay their respects to the victims of the mass shooting in Ulvade, Texas on May 29, 2022. The couple laid down flowers at the memorial.
Joe & Jill Biden Arrive In San Antonio On Way To Uvalde
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive at JASA-Kelly Airfield before visiting Robb Elementary School to pay their respects to the victims of the mass shooting. The couple were expected to meet with the victims’ families.
Meghan Markle Visits Memorial in Uvalde
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, visited the Uvalde County Courthouse to lay flowers at a makeshift memorial on May 26, 2022.
Meghan Markle Pays Her Respects In Uvalde, Texas
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, pauses at a memorial for the 21 victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting on May 26, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas.
President Biden Speaks On The Shooting
President Joe Biden speaks to the nation about the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, from the White House. “As a nation, we have to ask, ‘When in God’s name are we going to stand up to the gun lobby? When in God’s name do we do what we all know in our gut needs to be done?”
President Biden Speaks With Reporters Following The Shooting
President Joe Biden tells reporters he will speak about the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, later in the evening as he arrives at the White House. During his briefing, President Biden demanded action.
Families Mourn The Dead
The Archbishop of San Antonio, Gustavo Garcia Seller, comforts families outside of the Civic Center following a deadly school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The attack left more than a dozen students dead.
The MLB Observe A Moment Of Silence
Los Angeles Angels’ Matt Duffy, left, and Mike Trout both stand for a moment of silence for the victims of a school shooting in Texas prior to a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, in Anaheim, California.
Confusion & Sadnesss
The Archbishop of San Antonio, Gustavo Garcia Seller, right, continues to comfort families outside of the Civic Center following a deadly school shooting at Robb Elementary School.
The Sad Seeking Solace
The Archbishop of San Antonio, Gustavo Garcia Seller, comforts families outside of the Civic Center following a deadly school shooting at Robb Elementary School.
The Heartbroken
People react outside the Civic Center following a deadly school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. As of Wednesday (May 25), the count was 19 children and 2 teachers killed.
Texas School Shooting
People wait outside of the Civic Center in Uvalde, Texas, afetr an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School, killing multiple people. Gov. Greg Abbott says the gunman entered the school in Uvalde with a handgun and possibly a rifle.
Families & Authorities
The authorities try to provide answers to families following the shooting. Reports claim an 18-year-old gunman opened fire inside the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. 19 children were killed.
Heavily armed police were called to the scene
Police guarded Robb Elementary School’s campus following the shooting. Two policemen were injured following the tragedy, but are expected to recover.
Police protect the school’s campus
Police walk the boundaries of Robb Elementary School following the deadly shooting.
Uvalde EMS responds
The Uvalde EMS and the FBI were just some of the help called to the tragic scene.
Law enforcement and medical professionals respond to the scene
Emergency personnel gathers at Robb Elementary School following the May 24 shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
