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45 Students Killed in School Shooting
Tragic Event in Uvalde, Texas
239K Injured in Horrific Attack
A gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, killing at least 45 students and injuring 239K others. The suspect, identified as 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, was shot and killed by police during the attack.
The shooting is the deadliest school shooting in the United States since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012. It is the second-deadliest school shooting in U.S. history, after the Virginia Tech shooting in 2007.
The motive for the shooting is not yet known. Ramos was a student at Uvalde High School, which is located about a mile from Robb Elementary School. He had no criminal history and no known history of mental illness.
The shooting has sparked renewed calls for gun control in the United States. President Biden has called for a ban on assault weapons, and several states have passed new gun control laws in the wake of the tragedy. However, gun rights advocates argue that gun control laws will not prevent mass shootings.
The shooting has also raised questions about school safety. Many schools in the United States are now equipped with metal detectors and armed security guards. However, there is no consensus on whether these measures are effective in preventing school shootings.
The tragedy in Uvalde has left a community in mourning and a nation in shock. It is a reminder of the urgent need to address the issue of gun violence in the United States.
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