Death toll in Texas elementary school shooting rises; 18 children, 2 adults killed by shooter: LIVE

This is a breaking news update. A previous version of this report is below.are dead after a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday, according to Gov. Greg Abbott."He shot and killed horrifically and incomprehensibly 14 students and killed a teacher," Abbott said during an unrelated press briefing.More News Videos

The shooter was identified by law enforcement sources and the governor as Salvador Ramos. Authorities have recovered an AR-15-style rifle and numerous magazines, multiple law enforcement sources told ABC News. Two responding police officers were among those injured, Abbott said. They are expected to survive, he said.Ryan Ramirez showed up to the elementary school his daughter, 4th grader Elithia Ramirez, attends after hearing of a shooting that killed several people in Uvalde, TX.

Brandon Elrod told ABC News that he was searching for his 10-year-old daughter after the Uvalde school shooting and feared that "she may not be alive." "There is an active shooter at Robb Elementary," the school district said on Twitter."Law enforcement is on site. Your cooperation is needed at this time by not visiting the campus. As soon as more information is gathered it will be shared."

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

it’s so heartbreaking to see the number rise..

No 18 children and 3 adults died that makes it 21 😢😢😢😢

Seeing this reminds me of the SandyHook shooting that happened 10 years ago. It's so sad. Prayers up for all the families and friends that were affected by this horrible tragedy. 🙏

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My goodness, this is heartbreaking

Our politicians are too beholden to the NRA to do a damn thing. Only country in the world where this is happening and everyone wrings their hands and asks what can be done.

other countries looking pretty good right now

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