Beijing, May 25 (Xinhua) according to a comprehensive report, Texas governor Abbott confirmed on May 24 local time that a shooting incident occurred at Rob primary school in Uvalde, Texas, killing 15 people and wounding many others. The 18-year-old gunman has also died. The White House said US President Biden would address the matter.
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Source: screenshot of ABC report.
Texas sudden campus shooting killed and injured many people
Texas governor Abbott said on May 24 local time that a shooting incident occurred at Rob primary school in uwald, Texas, killing 15 people, including 14 children and a teacher, and injuring many others.
Abbott also revealed that the gunman's name was Salvador Ramos, 18, a local student who had also died.
Abbott said that at the time of the crime, the gunman was carrying a pistol and possibly a rifle. The gunman may have been killed by law enforcement officers who rushed to the scene, but the specific process is still being verified. In addition, two policemen were injured during the exchange of fire, but their lives were not in danger.
The gunman allegedly shot his grandmother in the middle of the attack and then returned to school. However, Abbott did not disclose the situation of the gunman's grandmother.
It is unclear why the shooting occurred. The school police said the gunman committed the crime alone without the assistance of others.
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Data figure: US President Biden. Source: visual China
Biden will deliver a speech
White House spokesman Karin Jean Pierre said US President Biden had been briefed on the shooting and Biden prayed for the families of the victims.
In addition, Biden will deliver a speech on the matter on the evening of the 24th local time. Biden has just concluded his first "trip to Asia" in office.
Reuters also quoted the White House statement as saying Biden is expected to order the White House and public buildings to fly at half mast.
According to ABC, this is one of the largest campus shootings in the United States in recent years. In 2012, there was a mass shooting at Sandy Hook primary school in Connecticut, killing 20 children and 6 adults.
