As the community tries to come to grips with the tragedy that occurred at uvalde high school, there are a number of questions that need to be answered. This includes determining the motive of the shooter and whether there are any possible warning signs that could have been detected. In the meantime, there are a number of ways that you can support those affected by this shooting.
Updates from the uvalde school shooting
Since the shooting at Uvalde High School on Friday, there has been an active and ongoing investigation. Updates from the police department will be posted on this blog as they are released.
What we know so far
A 17-year-old boy opened fire at a high school in rural Utah, killing two students and wounding three others before taking his own life on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Two of the victims were 15-year-olds, one was 14 and the third was 13. All of the injuries are considered non-life threatening, officials said. The shooter has not yet been identified.
The attack began just after 7 a.m. local time inside Uvalde High School when the gunman entered through a door that had been left open by another student, said Uvalde County Sheriff Gary Johnson.
Authorities believe the shooter hadARGETEDthe school with “specific intent,” Sheriff Johnson said during a press conference Wednesday evening.”
What questions still remain
1. How could the shooter have obtained the firearms he used?
2. Why did the shooter target this school?
3. What can we learn from the shooting to prevent future tragedies?
How you can help
We are urging people to reach out to the family of the victim of the Uvalde school shooting and offer any support they can. You can email them at [email protected] or go to their Facebook page and send them a message. You can also make a donation to the family’s GoFundMe account.
Conclusion
Despite the tragedy that occurred in Uvalde, Texas earlier this week, we want to remind you that there are still people out there who care about you and want to help. If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out for help. There are a number of resources available to those in need, and no one should have to suffer alone.