The most horrifying incident in the Uvalde school shooting causes the death of 19 innocent children and 2 teachers. Their untimely demise was caused by a teenage gunman who wreaked havoc in Robb Elementary school in Texas. The 18-year-old suspect’s heinous act sparked the ongoing debate about USA’s gun laws.
In this article, you’ll read:
- 19 Children and 2 Teachers Died in the Uvalde School Shooting Incident
- Parents Express Anger at the Police Response to the School Massacre
- Stories of the Departed Victims of the Uvalde Shooting Incident
19 Children and 2 Teachers Died in the Uvalde School Shooting Incident
The school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, is one of the most horrifying incidents in the nation’s history. The traumatising incident caused the untimely demises of 19 children and 2 teachers.
Most people now name the Uvalde school shooting incident as the deadliest school shooting in the state’s history. The tragedy occurred after a teen gunman opened fire in Robb Elementary School in Texas, USA.
At first, authorities did not officially identify the victims. However, the relatives of the victims shared the news on social media while mourning their deaths. Several netizens noticed these tributes to the victims’ families.
Meanwhile, Robb Elementary School announced how they plan to honour the victims and their families. They decided to open a memorial fund and encouraged people to donate.
Parents Express Anger at the Police Response to the School Massacre
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The families of the victims continue to grieve after the horrifying incident that happened in Uvalde, Texas. They also openly expressed their anger and frustration as they learn more about the shooting’s investigation. Additionally, the parents who lost children demand to know what exactly happened during the hour of terror.
“This could have been over in a couple of minutes,” one anguished father said.
Additionally, parents become furious as the police leaders struggle to answer questions about the incident. The incident deepened the criticism among the police due to their failure adequately explain their actions.
Stories of the Departed Victims of the Uvalde Shooting Incident
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The 19 Students Who Died During the Uvalde Shooting
At around 11:30 am, 19 children succumbed to their injuries after getting gunned down by Salvador Ramos. Those who died during the incidents were mainly in fourth grade. Heartbreakingly, the oldest victims among the children were 11 years old.
Xavier Lopez, 10
Before the tragedy, young Xavier Lopez attended an awards ceremony with his mum. He was one of the first confirmed deaths after the news of the shooting. His mum describes Xavier as a sweet and playful boy.
“It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we have to create this fundraiser for our cousin,” his family wrote.
Makenna Lee Elrod, 10
Her big sister deeply remembers Makenna. “My heart will break forever for you my love,” she wrote. On her Twitter account, she also confirmed that her sister was one of the innocent victims of the Texas shooting.
Nevaeh Bravo, 10
Like most of the victims, Nevaeh Bravo took up her fourth-grade studies at Robb Elementary School. One of Nevaeh’s cousins wrote a sweet post about the 10-year-old victim.
“She is flying with the angels above. We love you, Nevaeh, very much, princess! Please, everyone, continue to keep her parents and our family in your prayers.”
Amerie Jo Garza, 10
Before her untimely demise, Amerie Jo Garza celebrated her birthday earlier in May. Her loved ones remember her as an outgoing girl who got on the honour roll. She also recently received a certificate recognising her academic excellence.
“My little love is now flying high with the angels above,” says his father.
Tess Marie Mata, 10
Faith Mata, Tess Marie’s sister, posted a heartwarming tweet about her beloved sister.
“My precious angel, you are loved so deeply. In my eyes, you are not a victim but a survivor,” posted Faith.
Alexandria Aniyah Rubio, 10
Alexandria’s mum sweetly describes her daughter as a “beautiful” and “smart” girl
“The sweetest little boy that I’ve ever known,” his grandfather said. “I’m not just saying that because he was my grandkid.”
Rogelio Torres, 10
After the tragic shooting, one of Rogelio Torres’ relatives confirmed his passing on social media.
“It breaks my heart to say my Rogelio is now with the angels,” said his cousin on Twitter.
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Cousins Jaycee Carmelo Luevanos, 10, and Jailah Nicole Silguero, 11
Heartbreakingly, two sets of cousins were among the children killed. Jayce Luevanos, 10, was classmates with his cousin Jailah Silguero, 11.
“Fly high, my angels. We’re going to miss yall so much,” stated his aunt.
Meanwhile, Jailah’s mum shared a heartbreaking post on her Facebook.
“My baby, I love u so much, mamas, don’t ever forget that watch over me daddy and your sisters and big bro.”
Alithia Ramirez, 10
Like Amerie Jo Garza, Alithia Ramirez celebrated her birthday weeks before her sudden death. Her parents posted an edited photo of her with wings on social media.
Ellie Garcia, 10
Her parents share the devastation at the loss of their daughter on social media. Ellie’s mum shared a photo of her at her First Communion and wrote, “I miss you, baby.”
Cousins Annabelle Guadalupe Rodriguez, 10 and Jacklyn Cazares, 10
Cousins Annabelle and Jacklyn attended the same class in Robb Elementary School. They both fatally died after getting shot.
Jacklyn’s father posted a tribute to her on Facebook stating, “My baby girl will always be with us and those she has touched.”
Jose Flores, 10
Jose Flores’ uncle, Christopher Salazar, remembers him as a boy who loves playing basketball.
“He was a very happy little boy. He loved both his parents … and loved to laugh and have fun,” said his uncle.
Miranda Mathis, 11
Miranda Mathis got shot by the teen gunman while she hid in her classroom. She attended Robb Elementary with her brother. Fortunately, her brother survived the shooting.
Uziyah Garcia, 10
Manny Renfro, Uziyah’s grandfather, remembers him as “The sweetest little boy that I’ve ever known,”
He also recalls his grandson as a talented football player.
Maite Yuleana Rodriguez, 10
Maite’s family remembers her as a smart girl who got on the honour roll.
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Layla Salazar, 10
Layla’s loved ones remember her as the girl who likes doing dances from Tiktok. She was also known to have won six races during her school’s field day. A family member paid tribute to her on Twitter.
“To learn that you were one of the victims of this senseless act crushes me,” he wrote. “I watched you grow up as a kid, you had so much more life to give. I’m so sorry. I will miss you!”
Eliahna Torres, 10
Eliahna’s family told a news outlet about her death during the shooting. They described her as “a beautiful young girl with a lot of energy.”
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The 2 Well-loved Teachers
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While on his rampage, Ramos took the lives of two teachers who worked at Robb Elementary School. Teachers Ms Eva Mireles and Ms Irma Garcia were the only adults from the school who died during the Uvalde shooting.
Irma Garcia
Irma Garcia is a 44-year-old fourth-grade teacher. Before her demise, she worked as a co-teacher of language arts and social studies with Ms Mireles. She worked at Robb Elementary for more than 20 years.
After hearing news of the shooting, Joe Garcia, Irma’s husband and high school sweetheart, struggled to contain his devastation. He eventually passed away due to a sudden heart attack. The couple leaves behind four children aged between 9-20.
Eva Mireles
The late Eva Mireles is remembered as a teacher who loved biking, running, and hiking. She worked as a teacher for 17 years. She leaves behind her husband who works as a police officer at Robb Elementary.
Meanwhile, her daughter named Adalynn gets emotional as she describes her mum as “the half that makes me whole.”
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