Currents News Staff
What should have been a joyous day just before summer break turned into a nightmare when 19 children and two teachers were shot and killed at Robb Elementary on Tuesday. Families instead of planning vacations are now planning funerals.
The suspected gunman is an 18-year-old who police say shot his grandmother before going to the school and opening fire on a fourth-grade class.
“Evil swept across Uvalde yesterday,” said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
The suspected gunman is an 18-year-old who police say shot his grandmother before going to the school and opening fire on a fourth-grade class.
“He dropped out of school,” said Steve McCraw, Director at Texas Department of Public Safety. “He had no criminal history that we can find.”
As the community grapples with this horrific tragedy, the conversation in Washington turns to curbing gun violence.
“Our country is sickened and outraged by the senseless evil that struck Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas,” said Sen. Mitch McConnell.
“One nation under guns. It doesn’t have to be that way,” said Sen. Chuck Schumer. “Our parents don’t need to drop their kids off at school and wonder if their kid will be next.”
Many are now wondering whether these words from politicians will be turned into action.