State Leaders React to Uvalde School Massacre

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas leaders are reacting to Tuesday’s school shooting in Uvalde that left 22 people, including 19 children dead. The shooter is believed to have been killed by police, according to Governor Greg Abbott.

“Texans across the state are grieving for the victims of this senseless crime and for the community of Uvalde,” said Governor Abbott. “Cecilia and I mourn this horrific loss and we urge all Texans to come together to show our unwavering support to all who are suffering. We thank the courageous first responders who worked to finally secure Robb Elementary School. I have instructed the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Rangers to work with local law enforcement to fully investigate this crime. The Texas Division of Emergency Management is charged with providing local officials all resources necessary to respond to this tragedy as the State of Texas works to ensure the community has what it needs to heal.”

Other state leaders took to social media.

Today, the entire state of Texas is in mourning.

*Earlier today, a gunman entered an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, and opened fire.

*The shooting at Robb Elementary School is every parent and teacher’s worst nightmare.
— Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) May 24, 2022

This is a horrific & heartbreaking situation. I’ve reached out to Rep. King and am keeping in touch with @TxDPS and @TDEM as this develops and more info becomes available. Please pray for the students, teachers, families and everyone else involved. https://t.co/OIwrI7qvTF
— Dade Phelan (@DadePhelan) May 24, 2022

Heidi & I are fervently lifting up in prayer the children and families in the horrific shooting in Uvalde.

We are in close contact with local officials, but the precise details are still unfolding.

Thank you to heroic law enforcement & first responders for acting so swiftly.
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) May 24, 2022