Texas school shooting: 10-year-old survivor recalls hearing shots and screams as gunman opened fire

[@Kat-ip5ex]

That woman who rushed in and saved her children her damn self is a straight up gangster. God bless her and shame on the officers for not doing the same.

[@phyllispatterson7352]

Totally agree with you.

[@livswonderland]

I agree with you. The officers could’ve saved those kids lives but they were to scared to go in. That is selfish and wrong.

[@emster69]

@@livswonderland what you said frfr.

[@awesomegirl5190]

I agree

[@Inuyasha305]

I would have gone in myself as well! My daughter is 10 years old as well and my heart breaks for every parent who lost their precious babies! 😭💔😭

[@ATLGRINDER]

If your too scared to confront killers, don’t be a cop. No problem killing somebody unarmed for arguing with you but don’t want to go after an active shooter in a school. Bunch of cowards. Fire them all.

[@tynasiafraser2958]

You said it better than I could have trigger happy at the wrong moment

[@yoitscarls]

FR

[@yoitscarls]

They were/are CHILDREN and they couldn’t do their job

[@fastswimgrl]

EXACTLY 💯💯💯

[@trinityj1586]

Factssss

[@beanie_love]

“They’re little kids they don’t know how to defend themselves” broke my heart.

[@TheDistrict644]

They should have been in there without a second thought. if they were waiting on a tactical team, they should have informed that team that they were going in and given them their position prior.

[@evidena]

I can’t believe they waited to go in!! None of them probably had kids inside…unbelievable!!!

[@davo9129]

how do you defend yourself againsnt a gun lol? so dumb

[@v3zMedia]

@@evidena it was reported that some cops actually got their own kids out prior to confronting the shooter.

[@lener4777]

As well😢 God bless all the family’s

[@joanieboneywoah]

What broke my heart the most is when that man said “They’re little kids, they don’t know how to defend themselves” He was absolutely right. May all those little angels rest in heaven & the brave teachers:(

[@Airconditioningari]

Especially the teachers, the teachers were surprisingly ACTUALLY doing their job, both teachers got shot defending their students. Very brave and very loyal teachers :(

[@RDY-mz8hs]

“I cried a little bit” broke my heart. That girl tried staying brave and strong during the hardest moment in her life. What a brave little girl. My heart goes to everyone who was effected by this…

[@redhermit4304]

the police could learn from this brave angel

[@ronwatts5827]

@@redhermit4304 The politicans could learn from her bravery. They could tell the NRA that they are banning the sale of ASSAULT style weapons...and that like in most civilized countries only police and military personnel could possess these type of guns. Our forefathers were not talking about them in bearing arms.

[@redchief6735]

Affected*

[@lialaliala2968]

Me too 😢

[@valeriapebble]

The fact that she was trying her best to keep calm just broke my heart. My generation and generation Alpha have grown up with this constant fear in school, and many have become desensitized to the grief. We had a bomb threat one year, a shooting threat the next, and then a lockdown the next year because someone brought a gun on campus and he was arrested. The doors were always locked, the classroom windows were covered and replaced with thick glass, and we were given "run, hide, fight" style training in homeroom class. I am at the point where I don't want to have kids, unless I move to another country. Lawmakers need to WAKE UP and realize this has been going on for TWENTY YEARS. We need to crack down on gun control. We need to ban assault-style weapons. I am absolutely disgusted and have so much hate in my heart for the politicians who have done NOTHING to stop this.

[@theveefit]

“They are little kids, they don’t know how to defend themselves “ 😢 💔

[@saraavalos192]

😓

[@cocostylesnyc]

His comment made me tear up. Ugh the a is still sad 😔

[@dmotta2811]

That man saying that, it broke my heart.

[@theveefit]

Ugh it just hurt so much as I heard him say that

[@mandyk3050]

😢

[@PlagueJ]

Just look at her man...no one that innocent deserves to go through such a horrific thing.

[@verawallace9055]

Exactly, the fear and horror that no one especially a child should experience, poor thing she ran for her life ,bless her heart

[@didostempest2966]

She looks so numbed to what happened. This is a long time fear turned into reality. Poor kids, man. This will change them forever.

[@timothywait9457]

@@didostempest2966 i wonder what she will be like when shes 30 ?

[@meurumtrain4747]

@@didostempest2966 that kids gonna need therapy. I hate to say this, but I won’t be surprised if any of the survivors commit suicide because of survivors guilt.

[@haleyt3754]

@@meurumtrain4747 some saw their friends being shot right in front of them. It’s horrible

[@John-dz7si]

I can’t believe those cops didn’t do anything. As a parent I wouldn’t be able to live without my kid. Prayers to those poor parents😭

[@jenny.x01]

🙏

[@nicolesanders6878]

One hour. The amount of kids that didn’t have to die, but did because of those cops- this is totally unacceptable.

[@lfc0015]

U in their position what would u do not knowing where the killer is located or if bombs is plant on the school since u 1 have all the sense dem

[@j.j.9123]

@javion, my city, Virginia Beach, had a mass shooting in a city building. Four floors and a basement. They went immediately not knowing where the shooter was at the time of entry. They saved many lives and victims were immediately treated. Once was treated in an ambulance which drove to meet up with the medical helicopter, Nightengale, from the trauma one hospital, the medics have whole blood in hand for immediate transfusions, special injectable bullet tourniquets, pressure bandages. Some of those children bled out waiting for help.

[@earlenedrake4719]

I agree with you completely. I cannot understand how grown men waited for one hour before taking action. Especially since they are officers of the law and they are supposed to protect and serve. They should all be held accountable for their actions. They are a disgrace to their community and the people that needed them. These were children and the teachers who died because their lives were not "important enough to save."

[@toddwilford9705]

@@earlenedrake4719 so a large number of Latino cops didn't think Latino children and teachers lives wasn't worth saving

[@astrid6697]

@@lfc0015 in the video it said they saw the shooter through the window but did nothing

[@timefortacos4379]

“We need speciality equipment.” Those children had no equipment, weapons, no defense. They were slaughtered i their classroom because the police were to cowardly to go inside and do something. That is absolutely unacceptable. This entire situation sickens me. May both the teachers, the husband and all 19 children rest in peace. And may the officers that made the decision to let them die be haunted by this tragedy

[@nicks3608]

The Supreme Court has affirmed that the police have no duty to protect us, or those little children and teachers. It is so tragic and disgusting.

[@gonkillua6361]

I agree with you!

[@azizaazhar1697]

This is heart breaking if police shows this kind of action instead of trying to safe little babies

[@sabinaanthony5298]

Yes. I understand your grief. This whole episode is traumatic for all of us worldwide, but the police are human beings as well. We can't blame anyone in such an unpredictable situation.

[@julianalopez6459]

@@sabinaanthony5298 the teachers who stood in front of the children and gave their lives are humans too!!

[@a.h.i267]

the husband who died after he found out his wife died made my body freeze up💔 this is so horrific and even more horrific knowing no change will happen to prevent another bloodbath massacre like this. Rest in Peace to the children and teacher

[@louiseskip3488]

Yes so so sad. Now they're little children are orphans. This is the worst ever.

[@igot5onit423]

Most likely a widow maker brought on by the stress of his wife

[@GODmadeSEXTILLIONAIRE]

Who knows if he had to identify her body. It is stated that ammunition wreaks havock, much on the torso of a male. GOD'S mercy on the teachers and babies.

[@storman4482]

@@igot5onit423 a widow maker ?

[@jadynromero8175]

@@storman4482 sudden, lethal heart attack 😔

[@katie-rose-armond]

My heart goes out to that little girl after she lost her Bestfriend. This will cause PTSD forever after she watched her friends and her classmates get gunned down this was so heartbreaking. 😭💔

[@angeliacooper6571]

Survivor guilt syndrome is very real. Alot of survivors have to deal with this the rest of their lives.

[@katie-rose-armond]

@@angeliacooper6571 yeah this is so sad😭

[@9x9ryan]

@@katie-rose-armond wrong emoji but ig u🥲

[@morbidelm2783]

@Fasho Ya weirdo

[@connieellerbe-maycock7115]

The horror those children went through is unimaginable.

[@timothywait9457]

Connie Ellerbe-Maycock lol

[@ohxrryo8380]

weirdo

[@texerzyt9357]

@@timothywait9457 nice bro really shady you just got +10 cool points

[@kimmiecat4202]

Connie I thought of that too.

[@raeannaw9880]

And unnecessary let's not forget that

[@andresa1490]

Poor guy died of a broken heart god look over all these family’s.

[@user-uu7tf8nn5d]

Amen

[@sethtenrec]

Their friendly local cowardly Police Department allowed their kids to be murdered.

[@ShatabdaRoy115]

Goddamn bro… that’s fking sad 😢

[@eponack]

Bringing the death toll to 22. That man’s death is the monster’s fault.

[@sonnyquintanilla2803]

Hey man, don’t forget to capitalize God🙌🏽🤝🏽🙏🏽

[@mr.rishievangorder8029]

"you know that there are kids right? there are little kids who don't know how to defend themselves!" this hit home for me. a strong feeling of sadness in my heart. my heart goes out to those kids and teachers who lost their lives, the kids who now must live with this forever and the families affected 🥺😭🙏❤

[@mungodegrijalva822]

The cops heard the same comment & stood around & did nothing while the gunman continued killing children. What kind of mentally & training do you have to ignore this plea? Not acceptable in a cop. There needs to be answers & accountability! Through their actions, none of these do-nothings are qualified to "serve & protect."

[@marilynsewell4790]

These children's lives will never be the same..My heart breaks for them, their parents, and the community at large.. Everyone Keep Praying

[@cannedheat2264]

My teacher always told us don’t hide. He told us if anything ever happened he would smash the classroom window out for us to climb through and he would fight for us. God bless that man

[@Alady2luv]

THAT IS SMART I was saying the same thing.....why stay in a building with a shooter.....they should be running far away from the school.

[@rosspauls6275]

Make that man president now

[@cannedheat2264]

@@Alady2luv they want you to stay inside in case there are more shooters outside. But if someone were breaking in your classroom why hide in a corner to get gunned down? At least you have a chance through the window to get far away.

[@cannedheat2264]

@Listenhurbubbydead either way

[@cannedheat2264]

@Listenhurbubby he did.

[@heartstoyeincity4267]

Rip to these poor kids I hope all their families have time to heal and get the support they need

[@victoriae9837]

The families well never heal on earth.

[@og_breezy1667]

U can’t heal from that I’m sorry to say that 💔

[@Frivia]

sounds funny to me. RIP Sam Hyde

[@Joe-rl4pv]

🚨DONT GIVE THE COMMENT ABOVE ME ANY ATTENTION

[@og_breezy1667]

@@Frivia ??????

[@irisrose4732]

It's truly pathetic how the police "handled" this.

[@davidmjaramillo]

cowards!! get another job!!

[@parkerburgio]

I know. They should be ashamed of themselves. Cowards

[@emelinedmx3306]

fr, an hour… time could’ve saved so much lives

[@meganjohnson9964]

Such cowards

[@rachelm9799]

They should all get fired! Policeman are suppose to protect. Cowards

[@naytorres6905]

This was so sad, these little kids didn’t deserve this especially the teachers and his grandma. Can’t believe an 18 year old would be capable of doing such thing like this. To the kids that survived were strong, but sad they had to go through this especially in a safe place like school. Sending prayers and love to the families that lost their kids and to the teachers family ! ❤️

[@jcampo07]

It wouldn't have happened to this girl if she was in mexico

[@Centter]

@@jcampo07 The United States is much more safer than Mexico. How did you even conclude this?

[@morenamontalvo8199]

Sad he lost his wife and suffered a heart attack Man I'm in tears there kids lost both parents My Condolences to the families

[@michaelracicot233]

I've heard they left four adult children. That has to be tougher than we can imagine

[@Mirib96]

@@michaelracicot233 they said youngest 13 y/o

[@michaelracicot233]

@@Mirib96 ohhh thats so sad

[@hey7492]

@@michaelracicot233 yeah... they were married for 24 years and started dating in high school... its so sad how the husband couldn't stand the idea of even being without her, and he was so hurt he suffered a heart attack :(

[@ogenglishchat9502]

In one week, tremendously heartbreaking!!!😭😭😭

[@lunathelunawing1804]

Oh my god. Those poor kids. This must’ve been terrifying for them, and I feel bad for all the ones who have lost during the shooting.

[@sheraydunbar729]

My heart is breaking listening and learning about this information. My condolences to the individuals who lost their lives 🙏🙏 So SAD the young innocent beautiful lives lost.

[@lunathelunawing1804]

@@sheraydunbar729 agreed! They never deserved it

[@dannybloodsworth4512]

Guess children need Bullet Proff vest or Body Armour or Carry Guns there Selves

[@lunathelunawing1804]

@@dannybloodsworth4512 I don’t think that’s funny to say about this-

[@InfinitePawsShop]

My best friend moved away in elementary school and I never forgot about her so I can’t imagine what these kids will experience.

[@Braveheart.22]

Yes me too and I'm 72...it lasts a lifetime

[@arbizu27]

Wow! So sad. I have my 11-year-old and it’s so sad. We moved away and she too told me she can’t forget her best friend so imagine the pain they would go through the rest of their lives. Incompetent cops

[@Miniinetwork]

Same here. I was so hurt when my best friend moved from middle school. I thought I would never see her again. Come my 20th birthday I did, it’s so sad they never will again.

[@hidan407]

@@Braveheart.22 Glad you are here with us and Covid didnt get you.

[@tavarynrolle8646]

Same lost my best friend in 2017 never recovered physically an emotionally feels like he bin gone forever

[@lexiimaee]

this breaks my heart. no child should fear for their life. they should be *held* , *taken care of* , they should always feel *safe.* sending love and prayers to the families. *may all of the angels we lost rest in peace* 👼🏼🤍

[@maddisong6846]

the way this whole situation was handled is just so disgusting… negligence on the school’s part and the police department. this is exactly why school doors HAVE to be left shut and locked!

[@zarcvqx]

Yeah :( Can we just take a moment to think about those parents who waited for hours after their children’s school, just to know they were killed

[@Arcticangels]

Good thing mine are

[@j.j.9123]

@Maddidon g, hmmmm, you think if there had been a grade level on the playground at PE class, the shooter would have bothered going inside?????? The issue is gun reform. America has the best armed mass murderers in the world. That crazy kid was able to buy two AR 15 assault style semi automatic rifles on his birthday. He came armed with 1,600 rounds of ammunition, the nice large type that when it hits the body, tumbles through it since it’s shot at such high velocity. But stay focused on that door. Like he couldn’t have walked up to a window and shot out the glass and just stand outside and kill children through the windows.

[@73cidalia]

And they have to be checked to ensure they’re locked and not propped open.

[@73cidalia]

Edited to add: I’m not judging. Was just genuinely curious. It’s hard to put across tone through text. I notice with these interviews that there are A LOT of grandparents being interviewed that seem to be raising their grandkids. Aside from a few situations out of necessity (orphans etc.) where are all these kids’ parents?

[@jeffvalentine9947]

How the police handled this has me speechless. My heart cries out to all of the family affected. :(

[@WillSmith-ui1pb]

They're COWARDS. "We have to get special equipment" The kids have no equipment. They need someone desperately to protect them. Every second counts and they sat there and allowed the classroom to become a slaughterhouse

[@jeffvalentine9947]

@@WillSmith-ui1pb they also said they thought all the kids were dead so there wasn’t a threat anymore.

[@cznvloc07]

They are only brave to give window tint tickets... I feel so much impotence and anger.

[@anasoto1784]

They had to get equipment? So they had to protect themselves before they protected those children? Unbelievable

[@divisionbyzer0474]

That's TX police for you...they are cowards they'd happily shoot an unarmed person but do nothing when a real threat comes

[@heather23renae]

“They did not per-sue because of the gunfire they were receiving.” Man that’s y’all’s ENTIRE job in situations like this. I know it’s scary, but that’s why everyone used to call policeman heroes if the gunman is shooting at police then he can’t shoot the kids and they’re ARMED! The kids and teachers weren’t and could not fighter back unlike the officers! It’s truly mind blowing!

[@nitac.9444]

Thing is that they are persecuted by the media and politics when they kill blacks and coloured people.

[@davidmjaramillo]

bunch of cowards!!!!

[@andreacadena3803]

the policeman suck bc it was really many cops against 1 shooter

[@NoliMeTangere1163]

Legally, no it isn't. This has been confirmed by the Supreme Court twice, police are not required to put their own lives in danger. Hence why we shouldn't have guns in civilian hands in the first place: a police officer has no obligation to help you if you are shot and the gunman is still a threat.

[@Oyuki-Mayonesa]

If the police won’t protect you... that’s exactly why we should all have guns (and to protect against a tyrannical government)... Bad guys will need to think twice about brandishing a weapon on the innocent when the innocent can point one right back.

[@karisbish]

I can’t imagine what those parents were going through, being barricaded outside by the same police who should be inside saving your children that you’re listening to being slaughtered right in front of you. Adrenaline and mama bear mode kicked in for the mom who went in and got her kids

[@Jl2damax]

Often times a smile hides the deepest of mental scars. I hope this little girl gets good counseling and keeps pushing forward.

[@hayleyferguson3346]

It's barely been 3 days for any "scar" to emerge. The event is still raw and real, so WHY are parents & reporters allowing children to give media interviews after nearly dying? Isn't it highly insensitive & inappropriate to put them through TV attention?? If it was my child, no way.

[@Jl2damax]

@@hayleyferguson3346 I don’t have kids but I think you’re 100% right

[@victoria4638]

@@hayleyferguson3346 I think it’s important for the children to speak about what happened. It helps people to see how much this effects everyone involved. Some people don’t care what happened in that classroom enough to change something.

[@BlackGirlLovesAnime6]

@@hayleyferguson3346 because America needs to see this. We need to see how destructive and repulsive our country is. There’s no sugarcoating it. The “great” America is no more. We can’t even protect our children and adult citizens.

[@bengalboypaco3140]

@@victoria4638 yeah but these kids got balls of steel not phased at all by what they “saw”

[@minjeonghilario]

"They are little kids, they don't know how to defend themselves" this made my heart shattered :(

[@joshuajames6086]

This kids are going to need counseling for life. They saw too much. 💔💔

[@vamnpyre]

💞

[@Kevin-eh2wz]

@@2aG1876 what your weird

[@nishadh366]

They are no longer children ☹️

[@srourfamily]

things are different in Texas, i wonder if this was a fire, does the Texas Fire Department wait to fire dissolve itself!!

[@NYRIKAN]

Bottom Line Cops Cant Help You ..And There Was An OPEN DOOR AFTER COLUMBINE??

[@olivervanburen704]

My heart breaks for all the children and teachers who lost their lives in this terrible tragedy. RIP little angels. My father also passed away on this day at 84. Thank you dad for all the beautiful memories. I love you and say hi to mom.

[@Gizzy7837]

I'm sorry for your lost 😔🙏.

[@olivervanburen704]

@@Gizzy7837 Thank you very much. I really appreciate that.

[@dorisdodd5390]

Hello sir, so sorry for your loss of your father, it might be unrelated to this horrific incident at the school but that is your father and I recently lost my mother and I know one thing is it's very difficult times when we all lose our beloved moms and dads and my heart goes out to you at this time, may God above guide you and help you thru out this difficult of times and one thing I do believe and lean on to help me feel better thru our loss is that I know my mom and your dad are in way better places now then we all are and they are both up above with all of our loved ones that already passed before us and it makes my heart feel better thinking about my mom above spending time with all of her family that passed before her and can imagine the wonderful times she and your dad are having right now being reunited with everyone and just know that one day hopefully many years from now we both will be able to be reunited also with all of our loved ones and what a joyous day that will be. Take care man and I wish you and yours the best of life has to offer both of us and have a great day...

[@crystalgrose]

I’m so sorry for your loss as well ♥️🙏🏾

[@olivervanburen704]

@@dorisdodd5390 Thank you for your very nice and wonderful words. That means a great deal to me. I am sorry also for the loss of your mother. I hope you cherish all the great times you had together. Thanks again.

[@sohd2283]

Kids don’t deserve this 😔 as adults we have failed miserably. So sorry. RIP angels

[@illahboii225]

You shut up , it’s hurtful but how did we fail the kids nobody knew he was gonna do that an nobody was war ready to defend a school of babies it caught everybody off guard!

[@vitaliyfursov2011]

Shame.... in 2 weeks it will be forgottten. And nobody will know where "we have failed".

[@jsmreb2]

Terrible 💔💔🙏🙏

[@FazeParticles]

In a week we will forget about this so don’t worry too much.

[@jasonrenzoni408]

Everyone needs to stop paying taxes until change is made and guns are off the streets. They won’t see a penny in taxes from me until it is done

[@artsylemon1]

This makes me sick. The fact that these poor kids and teachers died. And the families of the people who died I feel so bad for the parents who waited outside but couldn’t go in. Rest In Peace.

[@lemurianchick]

Then mission accomplished. We have no idea what is really going on here. Allowing yourself to be manipulated is not the answer.

[@alexanderloar8783]

No idea? I’m pretty sure it’s been said multiple times that it took almost an hour after arriving on scene to go into the school and even before then cops were too busy stopping parents from going in then doing their job and protecting the innocent especially the children. Nobody is being manipulated it’s the facts that’s being given by people who was there. So good job thinking you did something

[@angel-gc2dp]

exactly and these disgusting politicians think they care the only thing they care about is their pockets

[@222.v0nDutchess]

@@lemurianchick No .. YOU have no idea what’s going on here ! We’re totally aware that the police didn’t do what they were supposed to do !

[@UncleTeeg]

2 days before summer man. What a disgusting human. Prayers to all the families and ones who were lost. 🙏🏼

[@joeyto]

Prayers isn’t going to do sh*t

[@DiegoMartinez-yx6yy]

@@joeyto neither is a negative attitude

[@gw5479]

He was a disgusting human. One society allowed to exist. Never forget that. We have left these people behind. It will happen again.

[@dallastx214]

@@DiegoMartinez-yx6yy negative attitude?? That's facts! All these fckng politicians always say sending their prayers and condolences.....wtf does that do!?

[@rebootedsaturn]

@@dallastx214 hmm i wonder whats so negative about it, you're not doing anything but bullying people over their beliefs 🥺🥺 im just being edgy and quirky by being offensive 🥺😖

[@genrod-gal7265]

A mom jumped the fence and got her kids herself. Law enforcement let that sink in. Absolutely devastating

[@missjddrage1111]

Yes yes, blame protocol. AN IMMEDIATE THREAT NEEDS TO BE HANDLED AS SUCH. This police department is truly dishonorable.

[@robertnicholls9917]

They are quick to kill unarmed people though, real killers, not so much.

[@margiebaudry7124]

I agree with you completely.

[@ML-pe7ed]

I call bullcrap. It's difficult to take care of someone with an AR 15 when you only have a pistol? It's a freaking semi auto pistol. That former whater is not a specialist, he's a liar. It only takes one shot if you're good enough to drop someone. Those police officer should be fired and charged. Who stands outside while children re being murdered?!

[@rigomejia6698]

“An hour later a tactical team arrived” wtf!!! If you’re not willing to lay your life down to serve and protect you should reconsider your career choice

[@MischaLecter1]

seriously, what do we even have them for??

[@badactor3440]

for children no less

[@kelleywyskiel8513]

The majority of the children in this school are children of officer but as a rural community nearly all of the parents live more than 30 minutes from the school. Imagine being an agent and trying to drive fast enough to respond to a gunman inside your child’s school….

[@sws212]

If someone screamed officer down, six cops would've rushed inside. A couple kids don't matter to them.

[@shadaesuber405]

Couldn’t have said it any better

[@yr5425]

So a mother with no gun or “specially equipments”as the officer said, was able to get her kids out, but officers with guns couldn’t go in until 19 children were killed?? Disgusting.

[@britneyserrano8908]

If the cops didn’t want to go in then they should have given their arms up to the fathers who would have gladly ran in there and saved these kids! Many fathers would run in there if given the chance

[@nivekregeelf2091]

Best comment I've seen so far. Cops are cowards.

[@katiejane6761]

Absolutely.

[@amandamoreno9216]

Agree

[@britneyserrano8908]

@Dixie Adams Oh Mama Bears would have taken him out before he knew what hit him!!

[@IndispensableBeauty]

Exactly. It is ridiculous. I'm confused on what they r trained to do at this point.

[@namjoonie936]

i cant imagine going through all that as a child and then to also loose your friend on top of it . that poor girl i hope all these survivors get through the rest of life okay

[@dannybloodsworth4512]

Give the children Guns to protect there selves sounds crazy but bet it would do the Job kids are really smart now days I would keep my Child at Home or teach him or Her to defend there selves

[@beamed7770]

@@dannybloodsworth4512 jesus christ are you mentally well? no, 10 year olds shouldn't be given guns. a lot of 10 year olds can't grasp the concept of death fully and don't have the emotional maturity to have a weapon that can kill in one shot. im concerned you have kids and think elementary classrooms should be full of kids with dangerous weapons. the kids will play with the guns or end up shooting themselves on accident. or shooting others because they don't see action and consequence the same as we do.

[@janicecoulter2513]

No child should ever have to experience this -God bless each and everyone involved i this tragedy! My heart is crying 😿

[@forthefunofit3230]

your god and evil let this happen.....why doesn't your god STEP in to PREVENT this sh-t from happening!!!!!!!!

[@deborahzenquis4666]

😭😭😭 My prayers are with the family, who lost his high school sweetheart and had a heart attack. They leave 4 children behind. Special prayers for the families who lost their babies. God be with you all. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ect13]

She’s a brave girl when my daughter at 7 yrs old lost her bff she couldn’t even speak ! She was in such shock and all she did was cry!

[@dawnalicia2778]

I'm so sorry for your Daughter's loss😢

[@hayleyferguson3346]

Yes it's odd to me that she's calmly recounting bullets and friends dying without breaking down or tears. Why on earth are parents and reporters allowing kids to give media interviews DAYS after nearly dying?? Is this not highly insensitive and inappropriate?

[@ect13]

@@hayleyferguson3346 I agree! I didn’t want to sound insensitive towards the girl but she seems so calm. All the kids they have been interviewing have been so calm it’s almost to the point where it’s hard to believe. My condolences to all the families. But media lies so much so many actors it’s hard to believe what’s really true these days! 😞 I guess everyone takes death diff. I know my kid till this day chokes up talking about her bff at 7 years old passing away and she will be 18. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ect13]

@@dawnalicia2778 thank you it was a terrible Time and she still has trauma from It going on 18 . That’s why I said this little Girl is brave not 1 tear shed for a best friend !

[@dwatson4651]

@@hayleyferguson3346 the playground shots were odd also

[@patriot1893]

When your children are being killed police are hour’s away.. protect your babies no matter what law enforcement say’s !! My heart goes out to the families and children.

[@Puddin09]

RIGHT!!!! And if they can't keep the doors locked, our babies don't need to be in school

[@qmoney9997]

They weren’t an hour away they were there they just didn’t go in for an hour they were too busy not letting people protect their kids while they were being killed

[@JH-gc3ye]

@@Puddin09 that I agree. In fact I’d put blame on him/her. This was foolish. I bet that person gonna have long term survivor guilt for what they let in..

[@vergodagoat]

@@qmoney9997 the border patrol was far away, they were the ones who actually did something unlike the useless police that stood around pinning parents to the ground.

[@jboepro1]

They weren’t HOURS away! They were standing outside doing nothing! How dare you blame the parents. Y’all are delusional and just as trash as those police!

[@enzoo7282]

It's so sad that the last 40 minutes of these kids lives were spent begging, pleading, or worrying about this traumatizing event...my condolences to everyone who were affected by this school shooting...to think the police could've saved half, if not all of the kids lives 💔💔💔

[@Nana2KCASBO]

What’s worse it was “86 minutes”….. I just don’t understand WHY SO LONG!?!?

[@keeyonass5127]

Right I agree. I heard this part of the story and then I heard where cops went in and the guy with a guy shot both officers and little bit after that came into the school and killed guy with gun. Well that guy had issues!

[@cheems408]

@Listenhurbubby Actually the police locked him inside that classroom

[@musicis4you888]

Prayer for this young girl , the children that passed away , and for the families and friends that had to experience this

[@pangaroo2107]

So incredibly sad. My heart goes out to all of the poor children, teachers, staff, the entire community and families of these victims. Wth is happening... as a child this was something we never worried about. I am afraid to send my nieces and nephews to school.

[@user-uu7tf8nn5d]

You have to send them to school dear I believe God will guard and protect them

[@cherylwebb8340]

I don't regret homeschooling mine. Not at all.

[@1pepper67]

I am afraid for my grandkids. Kids are not safe in schools anymore. This will keep on happening, we have to take measures to protect our kids!

[@cxtedumplingz1116]

I lost my best friend before too, she passed 3 years ago, and it’s extremely hard being in that situation especially at the age of 10, I feel so bad for everyone there

[@atahualpapiyupanquishyri8397]

how'd your best friend die

[@lasajnae9626]

My condolences on that

[@leslie5740]

So sad 😓

[@user-uu7tf8nn5d]

Sorry about that Rip to her

[@Suprachiasmatic]

I’m so sorry. I lost my best friend to gun violence when I was 16. It changed the entire course of my life. :(

[@ng5265]

There are no excuses for the police’s lack of action and treatment of the parents. Children bled to death during that hour. Prayers for the families. An investigation is needed and those responsible for not allowing medical care to those children need to be held accountable. Waiting for the classroom door key is not a strategy when little children are being slaughtered.

[@stacidouglass277]

Let's not forget too, school system is responsible for our children while they are there!!! As many times as this seems to happen you would think more action would be put in place!! Security officer, locked doors and metal detectors at entrances/exits!

[@Brittany-p4f]

I agree!! The police know dang well how to break an entry and they have protection 😔 Very very pathetic!!

[@kellyclark9066]

Plus the fact that 111 was not locked!! Bunch of fabricated lies!

[@SanDy-qq4gc]

New reports state that the doors were NEVER locked, they didn't even bother to check. after the first 2 cops that were shot, they all retreated like cowards to "wait". Disgusting.

[@Imhyedrayte]

Prayers and condolences to the familys who lost their child in this shooting and my heart goes out to that little girl who lost her friend ♥💔

[@mohammedsadam8747]

man this is sad, prayers for all the victims and their families from Iraq.

[@AK47Jerry]

I just want to give that little girl a hug bro 🥺 no one should ever go through something like this, especially elementary kids :(

[@ilyasaitakil9292]

Oh yeah poor

[@thedopemom7697]

They are interviewing a 10 year old because it’s her story to tell ! I’m proud of her for speaking up about it. I pray she continues to be brave and tell her story. Her wounds may never heal but as long as she can express how she’s feeling that’s way better holding it in. God bless all the souls that lost their life and God bless their families. This is truly heartbreaking.

[@kavid8120]

what a great idea…let’s make this kid relive a tragic event. Let’s make sure she gets PTSD from this and never forgets! you guys are crazy

[@milesonyoutube8222]

@@kavid8120 yes, raise PTSD awareness!! This is real problem!! We can not allow the children to express their feelings and experiences or else they may develop symptoms. We CANNOT allow this. Poor kid was harassed into an interview.

[@brandonx543]

A kid shouldn’t have to be doing an interview about her 10-year-old best friend dying.

[@kavid8120]

@@milesonyoutube8222 you’re so smart. let’s introduce a 10 year old to what PTSD is. It seems like such a good idea.

[@kavid8120]

@@morningstar1152 yea because a 10 year is old knows exactly how to do what you’re thinking she’s capable of doing.

[@mrharry8466]

Why would anyone do this? Such atrocities. Absolute coward who did that, the worst of the worst. He will burn in hell. My deepest sympathy to all those affected, hard pressed not to cry.

[@mylifetylezz]

Bless these families and these children, I hope they heal overtime. And I hope nothing happens like this again. This needs to stop , people are so crazy. 💔

[@user-uu7tf8nn5d]

Havanna the pretty girl

[@timothywait9457]

Havanna Garrett i bet your 10

[@shamarmiller1281]

Sadly hun this cycle won't stop

[@everythingisfine9988]

Less prayer and more preventative action

[@A.J.8.8.8]

@@timothywait9457 judging by her profile picture she's clearly a child, you creep. I've reported you

[@blindthief]

When I was 10 yrs old the most I've been scared at school was by those loud, annoying fire alarms. As a naive kid I always thought my school was gonna burn down each time it went off. For these kids to have to experience this type of nightmare is unreal. Just blows my mind.

[@verawallace9055]

Feel bad for the Children having to grow up in a environment like this ,banned these weapons of mass destruction

[@alleynanci]

Why did it take law enforcement so long to respond to such an emergency! Absurd! Parents shouldn’t been held back from entering and getting their children!

[@byah160]

Why do you wish the parents had been killed too?

[@lumos2230]

Exactly. Sorry but you signed up for this job and it's your job to risk your life in order to protect others so they should have barged in there. Officers dying in the line of duty honorably is nothing compared to children being slaughtered when they can't defend themselves.

[@castillo33brandon]

@@lumos2230 nope. Officer safety first. They signed up not to “barge”. Keep crying about it. They signed IF they have to lay their life on the line. Case closed.

[@jasminecruz2036]

This sounds so wrong the police let it happen they are a bunch of cowards and it's in their hands the inocent blood of those little angels plain simple.

[@Jay-777-p4p]

@@kyleconnor2759 what you mean?

[@emiliatrevino6608]

I'm so sorry for the loss of all the children and teachers who loss there lives and give my condolences to everyone and the families. Prayers for everyone 🙏❤️🙏

[@Glidrz]

I’m shocked that we are finding out that the shooter was in the school for an hour, Protocol might of been the reason for the ridiculous delay, but there’s a place and time when u have to act heroic/selfless as an officer and put yourself in the line of fire to save these kids, unacceptable.

[@DogsCatsSnacks]

Exactly. There were parents there who wanted to run into the school to take action because they understood this was one of those cases where you show up to save kids no matter what. And they were not allowed in. The good guys were not allowed to help. If authorities refuse to save kids, citizens should be allowed to. We have to learn what happened and learn from it so these people did not die in vain.

[@punkgrl325]

He was also outside the school for 12 minutes before even entering. The cops really had no excuse not to neutralize him when they had the chance; they were simply just too scared to.

[@dmotta2811]

Did they say 2 officers saw him enter the school with rifles? Why didn’t they go after him?

[@sueyuemonrisemonroe8341]

@@dmotta2811 they scared to die

[@jenniechurch5337]

This is completely unfathomable...As a mother...I cannot even begin to imagine!!! 😞😞😞

[@dannij7081]

RIP to the innocent lives lost in this unspeakable tragedy. Condolences to their loved ones(family and friends). Pray for love, support and encouragement to the survivors.

[@nelsonbeltran9720]

A man made tragedy😡😪

[@ashwinidesai4051]

@@nelsonbeltran9720 So true!! 😔😔

[@cstmeister]

Takes a lot to make me tear up. This was horrible. We must DO SOMETHING.

[@lmn222002]

At the TOPS grocery store in Buffalo, a black retired policeman/security guard rushed in without hesitation and lost his life trying to save others. The police in Uvalde, who were fully geared, tasered the parents trying to save their kids and stood by for 40 mins.

[@Taylor_mad3]

Exactly, and that dude at tops had a modified automatic and dude still tried to stop him

[@cesart7354]

Who got tasered?

[@nicopico5537]

Last night in wv there was a group of people celebrating a birthday/graduation and this guy got mad because they told him to slow down there was kids playing.. he left mad and came back with a gun and started shooting at the crowd and this woman that was there pulled out her hand gun out of her purse and shot and killed the guy.. she saved a bunch of peoples life …

[@shoutingatclouds1050]

the border guards had been hanging out with the killer before he got to the school since grandmas house not shooting the shooter.

[@connieperez4645]

This girl is so brave to speak out. My Prayer's 🙏 with these children & families. Somebody need's to get to the bottom of this.

[@cbr6864]

How did he get by two police officers along with school resource officer? Why did they take almost an hour to enter? All the cops seemed concerned with was tackling parents

[@Patti747]

No resource officer was there , chicken to go in 🤬

[@arthurbrown4984]

Luckily for those kids to democratic party demilitarize the police so now the police have no equipment

[@albieoval1657]

Apparently having guns fixes everything. If 2 cops with guns can’t stop a shooter what makes people think a regular civilian will?

[@RacecarSpelledBackwards71]

@@albieoval1657 what stopped the shooter? 🤡

[@albieoval1657]

@@RacecarSpelledBackwards71 one hour of police back up after a classroom was slaughtered

[@lemontoast3989]

These poor children 😭 my heart hurts, not only for the children but for their parents.... Truly heart breaking....

[@SweetTee13]

As a mother ...... I dont blame the mother who went inside &grabbed her 2 kids her damn self [ even after police Marshalls had some words with her...... Law Enforcement wasn't moving on their behalf so she took it upon herself to not wait for them to MOVE!! MY ❤ hurts terribly for all who died and all those connected to them that live on! Prayers for strength,comfort & healing!

[@matt1980]

i dont blame her at all a mothers love can move mountains!

[@Sacredloveoracle7]

I guess she got my message about kids.

[@SweetTee13]

@@matt1980 real talk!!!!!!!

[@kelliedougherty4041]

If the police say it’s difficult for their guns to go against a AR-15 then WHY ARE THEY LEGAL & EASILY SOLD TO AN 18 YEAR OLD?????

[@brianherren9222]

Cause they let the mandate expire in 2004 and now politicians act like they actually care

[@tracyadelizzi6831]

There is no reason why a citizen EVER needs an assault rifle. ENOUGH

[@brianherren9222]

@@tracyadelizzi6831 good luck with that

[@steveeddy6876]

Yes good point!

[@jamieanderson10]

My heart can't handle this...i can't imagine how the victims and their families feel 💔😭😭

[@angel-gc2dp]

it's a dam shame what happened to these parents children and politicians pretending they care the only thing they care about is their pockets

[@33Missmeka]

" I cried a little bit " man that breaks my heart 💔 prayers are going all to the parents family and friends. May God bless the heart ❤️ 🙏.

[@Jeriel-d1x]

Tham your not a sigma

[@ginjuice8951]

Those coward cops saved their own kids and then stood for a whole hour while the shooter massacred those babies!😡

[@ahycb]

I am a retired LEO from TX. Hung it up in 2020. I started my career in the FD. I was also a licensed paramedic. I was not a SWAT operator but was on our local multi-agency active shooter response team because I was a paramedic and LEO. I worked in central TX in a town about the same size as Uvalde. I obviously don't know the facts or circumstance those initial responding officers faced but they are going to have to answer some tough questions why they waited an hour for the tac team. I have trained many hours for a scenario like this and thankfully never had to experience it for real. I am trying real hard not to armchair coach but I, along with many others have some serious questions on the actions of law enforcement with the timeline provided so far.

[@ktoffelmire1]

Thank you. I am a 2020 retired teacher and cannot understand the length of time that the shooter was in one classroom. I, too, have gone through so many drills to be prepared for worst if all situations fires, earthquakes, hard lockdown, soft lockdown, etc). The shooter's location should have easily been determined and then somehow ambushed. I have always had respect for LEOs but I'm struggling right now.

[@E_Designs]

If you were a LEO, than you know what the officers are doing right now: they're contriving an excuse for their pathetic actions just like they did in Broward County Florida. In that case, the school resource officer, Scott Peterson, now know as the Coward of Broward, ran and hide while he listened to the sounds of students dying. Subsequent officers from BSO also took cover and refused to enter. Officers from Coral Springs arrived and admonished the BSO deputies for their cowardice. The Coral Springs officers entered while BSO watched, but it was too late: the shooter had already walked away to get a snack. This incident is just another example of why people should take measure to defend themselves. When seconds count, it will take LEO's an hour to do anything.

[@kaypee4704]

You're correct, you don't know the facts, and you were not present..... soooooo comment and critize if and when you do come across the facts..... emergency room nurse, been through bomb threats ... you don't walk in a situation, not knowing what's going on... Assess, Plan, React....🙂🙂⁉️

[@primrosed2338]

Yes I dont understand how a hard lockdown didn't happen when he crashed the truck and engaged in gun fire, and during the 12 minutes, the school could have entered a hard lockdown. He was within the perimeter that most schools go into lockdown, he should have never gained entry or at least been severely delayed in doing so. Also, like other commenters, as a former school nurse who ran active shooter drills, the security lapses are so glaring.

[@alexanderloar8783]

Last time I checked emergency room nurses and police officers don’t get the same training when it comes to school shootings though?

[@damnit1176]

This is so devastating to hear, best of regards to the children and adults affected by the horrors of society

[@timothywait9457]

Dammnit LOL

[@MistLordRx]

Fax

[@baldbankruptson7533]

@@timothywait9457 Karen

[@timothywait9457]

@@baldbankruptson7533 do not be silly

[@metiyme4418]

Every cop that got there and didn’t do anything should be sued and fired !

[@Bot-KingGaming]

Being a DAD myself, this truly hurts my heart.

[@bonnieskirko3395]

I feel your pain. I'm terrified to send my child to school once they are old enough.

[@jondan9802]

So sad and so young. Praying for the children and teachers who endured this, also for all the families and friends of those lost and those who survived. 🙏

[@eloishashalom1458]

IF WE DO NOT HAVE TORAH IN OUR LIVES, IT IS TO A CURSE BE PRESENT. DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE IT!

[@vitaliyfursov2011]

That's all idiot can do . Pray.... Stupidity has no limits.

[@hawkeyfan1]

I cannot even Imagine being in elementary school and seeing other kids just get shredded apart. I pray for all the survivors and all families involved

[@thechelseachannel794]

So sad. I didn’t hear about this until recently from a friend and social media. Poor kids. I can’t even imagine how traumatic this must have been for that school and the families. God bless them and my prayers are going out to them 😔🙏🏻

[@MicDropBBQ]

An hour. Wow. A whole 60-minutes that unarmed kids had to find a way to survive. Those TEACHERS and those KIDS are hthe true heroes for keeping themselves alive. SURVIVORS. And for the officers that finally decided that enough was enough, hats off to them for putting their lives on the line and just going in. 60-minutes is a long time to say alive when someone is actively shooting. That's a long time. Damn.

[@mrpeach2023]

None of the officers went in. It was an off duty border patrol agent that went in and killed the gunman.

[@MicDropBBQ]

@@mrpeach2023 to me, a border patrol agent is still an officer of law enforcement. I think we all know it was a border patrol agent, but typing OFFICER seemed sufficient. We know it wasn't a parent, and those are the ones that wanted to go in immediately.

[@kimberlyhilmer6334]

This hits so close to home... I work in an elementary school with many many precious Hispanic children that I adore. Seeing the faces of these little innocent kids that had their whole lives in front of them is so painful. God bless those families going through their heartbreaking grief. Lord please speak to their hearts with the message that those children are in heaven where no evil can ever touch them again. Comfort them with the knowledge that their children are in a place where nothing evil will ever happen to them again. There's no more fear, no pain or sadness. Let them find comfort and peace in knowing that they are with You. ❤️

[@LoreleiCatherine]

God….my oldest son is ten. I can’t imagine what these parents and the survivors are going through. School just let out here but I’m even afraid to let my kids go to the park at this point 😔😞

[@justmartin-excelsiorjust7846]

And Just please took a look into the school you send your son🧐 ,what kind of security measures they have.!! 🙏if none ,dont send anymore.!!🤔

[@enryuu13]

Damn sucks you live in America the only country that has this mass school shootings problem in the world

[@ilyasaitakil9292]

@@enryuu13 oh

[@AliJaeJR]

I just can't begin to imagine what these children was thinking, how scared they were, and dad that they may not survive such heinous crime.

[@christinaespinoza753]

This is absolutely heartbreaking, I cannot wrap my head around any of it. The fact that it could’ve been stopped before it broke out just boils my blood. He sent text messages and posted his plan on Facebook.

[@ミゲルアヤラ]

It was a one to one private conversations though

[@chrisleal8459]

I am sick! Those officers there were cowards to allow an hour to go by before action taken!!!!!!!!!!!HOW DID NONE OF THESE OFFICERS NOT KNOW THEIR JOB IS TO PROTECT AND SERVE!! THEY DO NOT NEED AUTHORIZATION TO STOP ACTIVE SHOOTER AT ANY COST!!!!!AND JUST TO BE CLEAR THEY DID NOT ACT AS FAST AS THEY SHOULD HAVE!!! 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@coffee_bearzz2261]

I can't imagine how traumatized these kids felt if they were shot or watching there friend get shot beside them bleeding out ❤ This is just sad, it made me cry when I saw this

[@hattieheard3533]

I'm heart broken, those poor lil kids. Lord have mercy, they had to have been terrified. My prayers are with the families and the children's. Lord please heal the lil broken hearts they are mourning their friends and teachers. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@breathlessinbedvlogs]

Unbelievable! They saw him go in and held back. Always go above and beyond to save someone especially young lives! I know all those parents would have pursued him without any weapons. Rip.

[@tinacathey8241]

Why did it take police officers so long to enter? Why was it so easy for the gunman to enter?

[@Androka007]

why was so easy for gunman to get a gun in the first place...

[@annabozena5404]

My heart just breaks for all the innocent children and teachers. I cannot imagine the pain their families are feeling right now. That didn’t have to happen 😢😢 So so sad 😞

[@andykaufmansgirl1974]

She’s a brave young girl. I wish this never happened. 😪💔

[@eye4aneye39]

I don't even know these children or their families but I cried as if I was their relative when I first heard of this.... Such a tragedy... 😭

[@isolaandthebaby]

So sorry these children had to experience this. We failed them.

[@porthmeor1]

...by selling military weapons and ammunition to the general public. Whoever feels the need to buy these is of unsound mind.

[@wearenottogetheranymore2658]

Yes

[@hobobaggins6300]

It’s sick that anyone would try to interview a child after going through this.. Shame shame

[@monkeyb1820]

everyone is immediately interviewed or giving press conferences. It's quite amazing that they're ready to go on camera so quickly.

[@nickmalkemus5898]

She's a first-hand witness. The cops have proven that they can't be truthful in recounting the events.

[@NewclubryFTW]

@@monkeyb1820 these are children not adults

[@G19Jeeper]

@@monkeyb1820 too convenient

[@cubesquared7808]

@@nickmalkemus5898 okay the cops can interview them, that’s fine. But the press? That’s messed up

[@shannonjaensch3705]

She is so resilient, calm and collected despite just losing her best friend to such a horrific murder...........I wish I was that emotionally strong...... My love, care and compassion to all the victims, their friends and their familes during this hard time that they are experiencing after this very real and very well documented tragic event.

[@maestoso47]

As an adult that also experienced childhood trauma, I really hope these children and surviving adults get the help they need soon to deal with the trauma. It might not even seem obvious at first, but helping them now will prevent it worsening when they become adults.

[@spookey2times831]

I pray this doesn't affect the rest of her life in a negative way.

[@mcdjinn6975]

Of course it will. What you should pray for is that she can have the strength to adapt and grow.

[@JSephH76]

@@mcdjinn6975 we don't need to pray. We need to vote.

[@auroramothergoddess]

Keep your prayers

[@jackiethecartoonfan2300]

I don't think it is somethings she or anyone including parents, grandparents, friends, etc., will ever forget. It'll take time to heal from all these wounds and trauma.

[@tiamystic]

@@JSephH76 ^^^

[@ilianacolston8070]

Parents and familes were more willing to jump the fence and confront the killer and save their kids. While cops waited an hour and were all fully armed. Parents getting handcuffed and peper sprayed instead of the police going in and stopping this monster ? 🤯 Police failed miserably 🥴 My heart goes out to everyone involved.

[@Grrr_Bark_Grr]

Loosing a friend, a family member... it’s sad.. I feel everyone’s hurt, don’t feel alone ❤