What we know about the suspected Texas elementary school shooter
Samantha Smith, Digital Content Manager
18-year-old Salvador Rolando Ramos was killed after he reportedly shot his grandmother, 14 students, and 1 teacher to death at Robb Elementary in Uvalde Tuesday. (Copyright 2022 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
The gunman has been identified as 18-year-old Salvador Ramos.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Ramos shot his grandmother before he went on the shooting rampage around 11:30 a.m. at Robb Elementary School, where second through fourth graders attend. Ramos entered the school with a handgun, and possibly a rifle, and opened fire, Abbott said. He said the shooter was likely killed by responding officers but that the events were still being investigated.
Here’s what we know about Romas so far, according to our sister station KSAT:
Authorities believe Ramos acted as a lone wolf shooter in the incident
It’s being reported that Ramos shot his grandmother before murdering 14 elementary and one teacher at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde
It is believed he was armed with a handgun and possibly a rifle
Ramos was said to have been shot and killed by authorities moments after the shooting, according to Texas Governor Greg Abbott
It is unclear what motive Ramos had in this shooting
It’s reported that Ramos was a high school student who attended Robb Elementary School
This is a developing breaking news story. You can find all of our coverage so far below:
