Authorities are disclosing details about the young gunman who is accused of shooting 14 students and a teacher in Uwald on Tuesday morning before killing his grandmother. According to authorities, Salvador Rolando Ramos, 18, is the lone gunman suspected in the Rob Elementary School shooting. He is thought to be carrying a pistol as well as a rifle.
Salvador Rolando Ramos, 18, is accused of killing his grandmother, 14 children, and a teacher at Uvalde’s Robb Primary School. Officials say two other officers were shot, although they were not critically hurt. Ramos was born on May 16, 2004, in the hamlet of Uwald, 85 miles west of San Antonio, according to officials. Authorities shot and killed Texas Governor Greg Abbott immediately after the shooting.
Ramos’ reason for the shooting is unknown, as is whether he had previously attended school. Second, third, and fourth pupils are currently enrolled in this school.
Ramos also shot his grandmother before heading to the elementary school, where he shot and killed 21 people, KSAT reported. He is believed to have been shot dead by responders at the scene, but an investigation is ongoing to determine the chain of events that led to the tragedy.
The two officers were reportedly shot, but nothing is expected. University health officials also confirmed that a 10-year-old girl and a 66-year-old woman are currently being treated at the University Hospital in critical condition.
President Joe Biden is expected to address the nation tonight (May 24) about the shooting, according to White House press secretary Karin Jean-Pierre.
“President Biden has been briefed on the horrific news about the Texas elementary school shooting and will continue to update regularly as information becomes available. His prayers are with the families affected by this horrific event,” she said.
It was the second fatal school shooting since the Sandy Hook tragedy in 2012, according to the Associated Press. Students and teachers are just days away from the last day of school scheduled for Thursday (May 26).