More details are emerging about the victims of Tuesday's Texas school shooting. Nineteen children were fatally shot by a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and two adults were killed trying to protect them. They've been identified as fourth-grade teacher Eva Mireles, who had been an educator for 17 years, and her co-teacher Irma Garcia. Relatives are also confirming that three fourth graders are among the dead, all ages nine and ten.
Meanwhile, Governor Greg Abbott called it a horrific loss and will visit the small town of Uvalde today, which sits between San Antonio and the border. That's where an 18-year-old opened fire in classrooms, gunning down mostly third and fourth graders before police took him out. Abbott ordered the Department of Public Safety and Texas Rangers to help investigate.
All eyes are on Congress that can’t get gun legislation out of its stalled state. But last night, following the Uvalde shooting, Senate Democrats put a bill on the calendar so it can be voted on. It would close a loophole that allows some gun sales to go through before a background check is finished. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut has been pushing for change since the Sandy Hook tragedy in his state nearly ten years ago. He said commonsense can prevent such violence.
Source: CNN