Another mass shooting took place in Texas that killed 14 students and 1 teacher

So far there are already 6 cases of mass shooting in the United States in just two weeks. Salvador Romas,18, killed multiple children and a teacher at an elementary school in Uvalde, a small city located 80 miles west of San Antonio, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said

By Edward Era Barbacena

A shooting at a Texas elementary school killed 14 children and one teacher Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott said.

"Texans across the state are grieving for the victims of this senseless crime and for the community of Uvalde. Cecilia and I mourn this horrific loss and we urge all Texans to come together to show our unwavering support to all who are suffering," he said in a statement. 

The  Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Rangers have been instructed to work with local law enforcement. 

The Texas Department of Public Safety and Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin told Fox News that the shooter – who ran to Robb Elementary School – had become barricaded inside. Uvalde Memorial Hospital confirmed that two people were brought to the hospital deceased. 

Fifteen children were taken to the facility via ambulance or bus for treatment, a hospital spokesman told Fox News. 

"There is an active shooter at Robb Elementary. Law enforcement is on site," the school posted on Facebook shortly after shots rang out. "Your cooperation is needed at this time by not visiting the campus." 

Salvador Ramos

The teen shooter who reportedly killed 14 children and a teacher and injured at least a dozen others has been identified as 18-year-old Salvador Ramos.

Romas reportedly also shot his grandmother before entering a Texas high school and opening fire on Tuesday afternoon local time. He was reportedly shot in a stand-off with Texas officials responding to calls of an active shooter in Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.

Romas reportedly abandoned his vehicle and entered the elementary school with a handgun. He may also have had a rifle with him, according to Governor Greg Abbott.

The governor said Romas “shot and killed — horrifically, incomprehensibly” more than a dozen people, mostly children.

In a press conference held shortly after 4.15pm local time, Texas officials confirmed the shooter is deceased.

University Health in San Antonio said it received two patients – a child and a 66-year-old woman who is in critical condition. The condition of the child was not released. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has been briefed on the shooting. 

The agency is also coordinating with local and state authorities. Uvalde Memorial Hospital said Tuesday evening it was having an emergency blood drive on Wednesday, though it was not clear if the event is related to the shooting. 

The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District first reported the school lockdown at 11:43 a.m. local time. 

"Please know at this time all campuses are under a Lockdown Status due to gunshots in the area. The students and staff are safe in the buildings," the district had said in a message to parents. 

The district asked parents not to pick up their children and that students needed to be accounted for before being released. Parents were notified to pick up their children around 2 p.m.

All district and campus activities, including after-school programs and events have been canceled. Parents are being asked to pick up their children at their regular dismissal times at their school campus. School bus transportation has also been canceled. 

Police officers will escort students to the parent vehicles. 

Source: Fox News