Shooter reported at Texas elementary school in custody, police say; ‘several’ students in ER

“A number of” college students have been handled at Uvalde Memorial Hospital’s emergency room following the obvious assault in Uvalde, situated about 97 miles west of San Antonio. Univeristy Well being San Antonio additionally reported treating two sufferers, a toddler and an grownup. Their situations weren’t reported.

The Uvalde Consolidated Impartial Faculty District had stated an lively shooter was reported at Robb Elementary Faculty, which has an enrollment of slightly below 600 college students.

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“Legislation enforcement is on website. Your cooperation is required at the moment by not visiting the campus,” Uvalde CISD posted on its Fb web page at 12:17 p.m. CT.

The remainder of the district’s campuses have been additionally positioned underneath a “Safe Standing.”

The varsity district later knowledgeable mother and father that Robb Elementary college students have been being transported 5 minutes away to a civic heart the place reunification is being deliberate. The district, although, clarified that college students would have to be accounted for earlier than they’re launched to their mother and father.

“Robb Elementary Dad and mom, please don’t decide up college students at the moment. College students have to be accounted for earlier than they’re launched to your care. You’ll be notified to choose up college students as soon as all are accounted for,” the district posted at 12:55 p.m. CT.

The city’s police division warned the general public to keep away from the college the place the scene continues to be lively.

Authorities didn’t instantly supply particulars in regards to the suspect or the lockdown.

The city of Uvalde is house to a bit of over 14,000 residents.

The Related Press contributed to this report.