News Texas leaders react after at least 2 dead in Uvalde elementary school shooting

At least two people are dead and more than a dozen hospitalized after a shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, hospital officials said Tuesday afternoon.

Uvalde Memorial Hospital said it received 13 children for treatment after an active shooter was reported at Robb Elementary School.

Police said the suspected shooter is in custody.

Here’s what Texas leaders are saying as the situation continues to unfold.

Heidi & I are fervently lifting up in prayer the children and families in the horrific shooting in Uvalde.

We are in close contact with local officials, but the precise details are still unfolding.

Thank you to heroic law enforcement & first responders for acting so swiftly.

— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) May 24, 2022

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Another school shooting! Although Uvalde is not in my district, my heart breaks for the students and families who are the victims. Thoughts and Prayers are not enough, especially when it comes to children. This must stop. #GunControlNow

— Rep Alma Allen (@RepAllenTX131) May 24, 2022

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My heart breaks for the city of Uvalde. Pray for our families.

“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” “Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Matthew 19:14

— Tony Gonzales (@TonyGonzales4TX) May 24, 2022

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The men and women of Constable Mark Herman's Office extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families and victims of the tragic school mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. pic.twitter.com/4cIEEx4sDA

— Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 (@Pct4Constable) May 24, 2022

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More heartbreak due to yet *another* mass shooting. Today 2 more children were murdered. Gone.

How many more children must die before NRA loving politicians enact sensible gun reforms? How many?

This can never be normalized or accepted. https://t.co/YQ1NVq9JGB

— Jon Rosenthal (@Jon_RosenthalTX) May 24, 2022

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Prayers to all in the Uvalde community 🙏🙏🙏

— Todd Hunter (@toddahunter) May 24, 2022

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I’m praying for the victims and the families of Uvalde CISD.

My heart breaks for an entire generation of children whom we have failed. A generation for whom mass shootings are a part of everyday life.

We don't have to live like this, and we can chose not to.

— Mike Collier (@CollierForTexas) May 24, 2022

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This is a horrific & heartbreaking situation. I’ve reached out to Rep. King and am keeping in touch with @TxDPS and @TDEM as this develops and more info becomes available. Please pray for the students, teachers, families and everyone else involved. https://t.co/OIwrI7qvTF

— Dade Phelan (@DadePhelan) May 24, 2022

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