All schools in Uvalde district, Texas were locked down on Tuesday after reports of a gunman opening fire and barricading himself inside Robb Elementary School.
Local authorities said there is an active shooter at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. (Representative image)
The Uvalde district in the US state of Texas locked down all schools on Tuesday after reports of a gunman opening fire and barricading himself inside Robb Elementary School, local officials said.
“There is an active shooter at Robb Elementary. Law enforcement is on site,” the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District said in a statement. “Your cooperation is needed at this time by not visiting the campus. As soon as more information is gathered it will be shared.”
There is an active shooter at Robb Elementary. 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.
The rest of the district is under a Secure Status.
— Uvalde CISD (@Uvalde_CISD) May 24, 2022
According to BNO News, Mayor Don McLaughlin told Fox News that one person was shot, after which the shooter ran inside the school building and barricaded himself.
There are around 600 students enrolled at Robb Elementary School. Reports of a gunman in or near the campus came in around noon, and law enforcement agencies and emergency services immediately reached the spot.
Uvalde Police Department said on Facebook that people, including parents, should avoid the area because it was an “active police scene.”
