In Texas, an 18-year-old high school student opened fire at elementary school

19 children and two teachers were killed, the suspect was killed

Updated . The number of dead during shooting increased to 21. Among them are 19 children and two teachers, writes the Texas edition of Austin American-Statesman with reference to the representative of the state authorities.

As a result of the shooting in the elementary school of the Robba of the city of Jualta , Texas, at least 14 students and one teacher were killed , said Governor Greg Ebbotta. According to him, the suspect-an 18-year-old high school student-is also dead. He was supposedly shot by the police who arrived at the scene. Earlier, the local police stated that the shooter was detained.

Another 15 students were hospitalized , the Julatd hospital said. Assistance is also provided to a 45-year-old man who touched the bullet. Two victims were transported to the city of San Antonio. They specified that a 10-year-old girl and a 66-year-old woman entered the university hospital. Both are in critical condition. In addition, two police officers were injured.

Before opening fire at school, the suspect shot his grandmother , Ebbott said. Her condition is not reported. The alleged arrow was identified as Salvador Ramos. According to the authorities, he threw his car and entered the school building with a gun and, possibly, a rifle. At the moment, the investigation believes that the shooter acted alone. His motives are unknown.

Ebbott called the incident “terrible loss” and “senseless crime” . According to him, local authorities are taking urgent measures. In addition to the police, the rangers and the public security department participate in the investigation. President Joe Biden, who returns after a working visit from Asia, was informed about what had happened. He will make a speech when he arrives in the White House.

Shooting in Julatd occurred 10 days after an 18-year-old student shot 10 people in the supermarket of the American city of Buffalo in the state of New York. Almost everyone at whom the attacker shot was black. The police investigate what happened as a crime on the basis of hatred.