At least 19 children killed in Texas school shooting

Community members gather at the school to pay their respects for the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, on May 30, 2022.

A memorial in the town square of Uvalde, Texas, for those killed in the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School on May 24, 2022.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visit to pay respects at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX on May 29, 2022, where a mass shooting on May 24, 2022 killed 19 students and two teachers.

Albert Martinez, from left, Elida Gonzales, Amber Gonzales and Nyla Martinez, in her stroller, visit the memorial at Robb Elementary School Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Uvalde. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

People visit the small white memorial crosses in the town square in Uvalde, Texas. Each cross has one of the names of the 19 children killed in the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School on Friday, May 27, 2022.

A young girl write notes and visits the small white memorial crosses in the town square in Uvalde, Texas on Friday, May 27, 2022.

A memorial cross for Maite Rodriguez, one of the 19 children killed in the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, is decorated with mementos and personal notes in the town square in Uvalde, Texas.

Thelma Martinez writes a message on each cross for the Robb Elementary School shooting victims Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the City of Uvalde Town Square. Lutheran Church Charities brought 21 crosses to the town square for each victim. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Texas Department of Public Safety hosts a press briefing Thursday May, 26, 2022, in Uvalde. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Bryan Mills and his wife Diana Olvarez-Mills pray with a local Chaplin while paying their respects to Robb Elementary School shooting victims Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the City of Uvalde Town Square. Lutheran Church Charities brought 21 crosses to the town square for each victim. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Ethan, parents did not want to give last name, pets Mariam the 3-year-old comfort dog at at the City of Uvalde Town Square Thursday, May 26, 2022. Lutheran Church Charities brought 21 crosses to the town square for each victim. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Texas Department of Public Safety official Victor Escalon speaks at a press briefing Thursday May, 26, 2022, in Uvalde. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

A police officer sets flowers from someone mourning at a memorial at Robb Elementary School Thursday, May 26, 2022. Police was not allowing community members to enter the memorial. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Leo Flores pays his respects to the Robb Elementary School shooting victims Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the City of Uvalde Town Square. Lutheran Church Charities brought 21 crosses to the town square for each victim. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Robert Dennis writes, "you will be missed" on each cross for the Robb Elementary School shooting victims Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the City of Uvalde Town Square. Lutheran Church Charities brought 21 crosses to the town square for each victim. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

People in the Uvalde community pay their respects to the Robb Elementary School shooting victims Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the City of Uvalde Town Square. Lutheran Church Charities brought 21 crosses to the town square for each victim. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

People in the Uvalde community pay their respects to the Robb Elementary School shooting victims Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the City of Uvalde Town Square. Lutheran Church Charities brought 21 crosses to the town square for each victim. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

People in the Uvalde community pay their respects to the Robb Elementary School shooting victims Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the City of Uvalde Town Square. Lutheran Church Charities brought 21 crosses to the town square for each victim. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Mariam, 3-year-old comfort dog, looks at the crosses made for the Robb Elementary School shooting victims Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the City of Uvalde Town Square. Lutheran Church Charities brought 21 crosses to the town square for each victim. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Thelma Martinez writes a message on each cross for the Robb Elementary School shooting victims Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the City of Uvalde Town Square. Lutheran Church Charities brought 21 crosses to the town square for each victim. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

People in the Uvalde community pay their respects to the Robb Elementary School shooting victims Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the City of Uvalde Town Square. Lutheran Church Charities brought 21 crosses to the town square for each victim. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

People in the Uvalde community pay their respects to the Robb Elementary School shooting victims Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the City of Uvalde Town Square. Lutheran Church Charities brought 21 crosses to the town square for each victim. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Robert Dennis writes, "you will be missed" on each cross for the Robb Elementary School shooting victims Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the City of Uvalde Town Square. Lutheran Church Charities brought 21 crosses to the town square for each victim. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Texas Department of Public Safety official Victor Escalon speaks at a press briefing Thursday May, 26, 2022, in Uvalde. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Texas Department of Public Safety hosts a press briefing Thursday May, 26, 2022, in Uvalde. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Texas Department of Public Safety official Victor Escalon speaks at a press briefing Thursday May, 26, 2022, in Uvalde. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Texas Department of Public Safety hosts a press briefing Thursday May, 26, 2022, in Uvalde. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Texas Department of Public Safety hosts a press briefing Thursday May, 26, 2022, in Uvalde. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Texas Department of Public Safety official Victor Escalon speaks at a press briefing Thursday May, 26, 2022, in Uvalde. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

People in the Uvalde community pay their respects to the Robb Elementary School shooting victims Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the City of Uvalde Town Square. Lutheran Church Charities brought 21 crosses to the town square for each victim. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

People in the Uvalde community come together at a memorial at Robb Elementary School Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

Laura Battaglia hugs Garrett Arp while talking to Garrett's mom Tammy Arp near the memorial at Robb Elementary School Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Udalve. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller gives a hugging motion to Jace Bueno after the church service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church dedicated to the Robb Elementary School shooting victims Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Uvalde. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

People in the Uvalde community come together at a memorial at Robb Elementary School Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

Father Jaime Paniagua blesses Mary Esther after the church service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church dedicated to the Robb Elementary School shooting victims Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Uvalde. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller asks children in attendance at Sacred Heart Catholic Church to take part in the mass dedicated to the Robb Elementary School shooting victims Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Uvalde. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Texas governor Greg Abbott attends a community gathering at the Country Fairplex on May 25, 2022 to pay tribute to those killed in Uvalde, Texas at Robb Elementary School.

A police officer keeps observes Uvalde community members at the Country Fairplex on May 25, 2022.

Community members pray as they remember those killed at Robb Elementary School at the Uvalde County Fairplex on May 25, 2022.

Community members pray as they remember those killed at Robb Elementary School at the Uvalde County Fairplex on May 25, 2022.

Uvalde community members pray as they remmber those killed at Robb Elementary School at the Country Fairplex on May 25, 2022.

Uvalde community members gather to pay tribute to those killed at Robb Elementary School at the Country Fairplex on May 25, 2022.

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, attends a community gathering at the Country Fairplex on May 25, 2022 to pay tribute to those killed in Uvalde, Texas at Robb Elementary School.

Uvalde community members pay tribute to those killed at Robb Elementary School at the Country Fairplex on May 25, 2022.

Uvalde community members pay tribute to those killed at Robb Elementary School at the Country Fairplex on May 25, 2022.

Uvalde community members pay tribute to those killed at Robb Elementary School at the Country Fairplex on May 25, 2022.

Uvalde community members pay tribute to those killed at Robb Elementary School at the Country Fairplex on May 25, 2022.

People in the Uvalde community come together at a memorial at Robb Elementary School Wednesday, May 25, 2022. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

People in the Uvalde community come together at a memorial at Robb Elementary School Wednesday, May 25, 2022. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Sheriffs guard people from visiting the memorial outside of Robb Elementary School Wednesday, May 25, 2022. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Sheriffs begin letting the community leave flowers at the memorial outside of Robb Elementary School Wednesday, May 25, 2022. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Kyev Tatum, pastor from New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist in Fort Worth, visits the memorial at Robb Elementary School Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Uvalde. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller gives Caiden Valles a hug after the church service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church dedicated to the Robb Elementary School shooting victims Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Uvalde. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller asks children in attendance at Sacred Heart Catholic Church to take part in the mass dedicated to the Robb Elementary School shooting victims Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Uvalde. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Father Matthew de Leon blesses Jace Bueno after the church service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church dedicated to the Robb Elementary School shooting victims Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Uvalde. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Children in attendance at Sacred Heart Catholic Church were asked to participate in the service in dedication to the Robb Elementary School shooting victims Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Uvalde. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Children in attendance at Sacred Heart Catholic Church were asked to participate in the service in dedication to the Robb Elementary School shooting victims Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Uvalde. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Sisters at Sacred Heart Catholic Church give a hug to each child participating in the mass dedicated to the Robb Elementary School shooting victims Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Uvalde. At least 19 students and two adults died in a shooting at a Robb elementary school Tuesday, marking the deadliest school shooting in the state's history.

Texas State troopers escort a family to pay their respects at the Robb Elementary School school sign which has become a memorial for those killed in mass shooting on the day after a mass shooting that left 19 children and two adults dead in Uvalde, Texas.

Rose Conner, a substitute teacher in Uvalde, hugs a woman outside of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Uvalde, Texas, before a 10 a.m. mass on May 25, 2022. Conner was subbing at the high school when a gunman entered Robb Elementary School and killed at least 19 people. She said she the school was in lockdown until around 5:30 p.m.

Constable David Valdez embraces Uvalde Justice of the Peace Eulalio Diaz as Diaz breaks down recounting having to identify the bodies of 19 children after they were shot by a gunman at Robb Elementary School on May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas.

People in Uvalde, Texas, pray for the victims of the shooting at Robb Elementary School on May 24.

Archbishop of the Archdioceses of San Antonio Gustavo Garcia-Siller prays with Catherine Spurgers, 15, of Uvalde, Texas, outside Sacred Heart Church on May 24.

Community members gather in prayer at a downtown plaza after the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24. The shooting killed 19 children and two adults.

Pastor Jaime Cabralez of Jesus Christ Revealed Ministry leads community members in prayer at the Uvalde downtown plaza following the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. The shooting killed 19 children and two adults.

Emergency responders block off Robb Elementary School where at least 18 people including children were killed in a shooting Tuesday morning on May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas.

Audrey Duenas, left, checks on Grant Taylor, right, while he is donating blood during the South Texas Blood and Tissue emergency blood drive at the Herby Ham Activity Center Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Uvalde.

South Texas Blood and Tissue hosts an emergency blood drive at the Herby Ham Activity Center Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Uvalde.

Audrey Duenas, lead donor care services, during the South Texas Blood and Tissue emergency blood drive at the Herby Ham Activity Center Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Uvalde.

A group prays together as families gather outside the Civic Center to give DNA samples to help identify victims following the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. The shooting killed 19 children, 2 adults, and injured 17 people.

An officer is comforted as families gather to give DNA samples to help identify victims following the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022. The shooting killed 19 children and two adults.

The Archbishop of San Antonio, Gustavo Garcia-Siller, comforts families outside of the Civic Center following a deadly school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

A girl cries, comforted by two adults, outside the Willie de Leon Civic Center where grief counseling will be offered in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022. - An 18-year-old gunman killed 14 children and a teacher at an elementary school in Texas on Tuesday, according to the state's governor, in the nation's deadliest school shooting in years.

Community members grieve as they gather at the unification station at the Civic Center following the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

Community members grieve as they gather at the unification station at the Civic Center following the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

Community members grieve as they gather at the unification station at the Civic Center following the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

Law enforcement investigates the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022.

Uvalde Police Chief Pete Arredondo answer questions on May 24, 2022, about the school mass shooting.

A woman cries as she leaves the Uvalde Civic Center, Tuesday May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing multiple children and a teacher and wounding others, Gov. Greg Abbott said, and the gunman was dead.

People wait outside of the Civic Center in Uvalde, Texas, Tuesday, May 24, 2022. An 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School, killing multiple people. Gov. Greg Abbott says the gunman entered the school in Uvalde with a handgun and possibly a rifle.

A policeman talks to people asking for information outside of the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Tuesday, May 24, 2022. An 18-year-old gunman opened fire at the Texas elementary school, killing multiple people. Gov. Greg Abbott says the gunman entered the school with a handgun and possibly a rifle.

People react outside the Civic Center in Uvalde, Texas, Tuesday, May 24, 2022. An 18-year-old gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school, killing multiple people. Gov. Greg Abbott says the gunman entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde with a handgun and possibly a rifle.

Law enforcement work the scene after a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School where 19 people, including 18 children, were killed on May 24, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas. The suspected gunman, identified as 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, was reportedly killed by law enforcement.

People leave the Uvalde Civic Center following a shooting at Robb Elementary School on May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas.

A law enforcement officer speaks with people outside Uvalde High School after shooting a was reported earlier in the day at Robb Elementary School, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas.

Law enforcement personnel walk outside Uvalde High School after shooting a was reported earlier in the day at Robb Elementary School on May 24, 2022.

Law enforcement personnel gather gear outside Robb Elementary School following a shooting, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas.

Law enforcement personnel stand next to an armored vehicle outside Robb Elementary School following a shooting, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas.

Law enforcement personnel, including the FBI, gather near Robb Elementary School following a shooting, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas.

Law enforcement personnel stand outside Robb Elementary School following a shooting, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas.

Law enforcement, and other first responders, gather outside Robb Elementary School following a shooting, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas.

A woman cries as she leave the Uvalde Civic Center following a shooting earlier in the day at Robb Elementary School, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas.

Police walk near Robb Elementary School following a shooting on May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas.

Emergency personnel gather near Robb Elementary School following a shooting, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas.

Police walk near Robb Elementary School following a shooting, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas.

Police walk near Robb Elementary School following a shooting, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas.

People sit on the curb outside of Robb Elementary School as State troopers guard the area in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022.

A state trooper sets up barricades outside of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022.

A sheriff checks his phone as he sits on the sidewalk with two women outside Robb Elementary School as state troopers monitor the area in Uvalde, Texas, May 24, 2022.