Gunman kills 19 children, 2 adults in Texas grade school

Commander Wallace · 05-24-22, 08:19 PM

Yet another school shooting.

Quote: UVALDE, Texas (AP) — An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 18 children as he went from classroom to classroom, officials said, in the latest gruesome moment for a country scarred by a string of massacres. The assailant was killed by law enforcement.

https://news.yahoo.com/texas-school-...173651467.html

It was the deadliest shooting at a U.S. grade school since a gunman killed 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, almost a decade ago. And it came just 10 days after a gunman in body armor killed 10 Black shoppers and workers at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, in what authorities say was a racist attack.

Federal law enforcement officials said the death toll was expected to rise. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to release investigative details.

https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2022...e-texas-school

Reece · 05-24-22, 08:56 PM

Oh that is so horrible, especially for the parents, basically a suicide mission but why take out innocent children???

So sad.

Well he's now stoking the fire for eternity!!

Buddahaid · 05-24-22, 09:15 PM

Discusting and on top of finding out today a friend in New Orleans is fighting for his life.

https://www.nola.com/news/crime_poli...d5c7fe95c.html

em2nought · 05-24-22, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Reece

Oh that is so horrible, especially for the parents, basically a suicide mission but why take out innocent children???

So sad.

Well he's now stoking the fire for eternity!!

I really don't understand why these folks don't go after politicians instead of children. I mean if you want to blame someone for your problems other than yourself I'd think the obvious answer would be...

Kptlt. Neuerburg · 05-24-22, 10:06 PM

One has to ask how in a state like Texas where were all the "good guys" with their guns?

August · 05-24-22, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kptlt. Neuerburg

One has to ask how in a state like Texas where were all the "good guys" with their guns?

From what I understand there was an all points bulletin out for the killer for the murder of his grandmother earlier in the day.

I'd like to know why elementary school outside doors are not kept locked while kids are still there.

d@rk51d3 · 05-24-22, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by August

From what I understand there was an all points bulletin out for the killer for the murder of his grandmother earlier in the day.

I'd like to know why elementary school outside doors are not kept locked while kids are still there.

Was reported here as a border force pursuit gone wrong, when he diverted into the school.

Reece · 05-25-22, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Buddahaid

Discusting and on top of finding out today a friend in New Orleans is fighting for his life.

https://www.nola.com/news/crime_poli...d5c7fe95c.html

I hope and pray your friend pulls through ok.

Jimbuna · 05-25-22, 07:07 AM

Utterly tragic

mapuc · 05-25-22, 07:11 AM

To my American friend I say

Welcome to your reality welcome to an ordinary day where this will be a common thing.

Markus

Commander Wallace · 05-25-22, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by em2nought

I really don't understand why these folks don't go after politicians instead of children. I mean if you want to blame someone for your problems other than yourself I'd think the obvious answer would be...

I don't understand why anyone would want to go after anyone with weapons, including politicians. In the twisted minds of these moron's, children and the older people are “ soft “ targets with no real means to defend themselves. I keep asking myself why anyone would want to do something like this. How does harming innocent children fix anything ?

Find a hobby, go to the gym and beat up a punching bag, etc....

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Originally Posted by August

From what I understand there was an all points bulletin out for the killer for the murder of his grandmother earlier in the day.

I'd like to know why elementary school outside doors are not kept locked while kids are still there.

We discussed this in the Subsim forum's years ago August after a school shooting. Implementation of security systems as you suggested would be relatively easy to put into place. I'm guessing It was determined at some level that installing security wasn't “ cost effective.” Security systems should be implemented for all kids right from day care / kindergarten through to high school and also the colleges. I guess in their view, it's easier for the community to grieve over the loss of these innocent kids senselessly taken away and attend their funerals.

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Originally Posted by Buddahaid

Discusting and on top of finding out today a friend in New Orleans is fighting for his life.

https://www.nola.com/news/crime_poli...d5c7fe95c.html

As Reece already said, thoughts and prayers for your friend to pull through and recover.

Commander Wallace · 05-25-22, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mapuc

To my American friend I say

Welcome to your reality welcome to an ordinary day where this will be a common thing.

Markus

That's hardly appropriate or constructive, Markus.

blackswan40 · 05-25-22, 07:22 AM

So how do gun laws work America

you have tobe 18

have proof of Address

are there any criminal and mental heath issue checks or can you just turn up at a gun shop buy two hand guns and automatic rifle and 200 plus rounds of amounition.
at 18 your deemed a man but at 17 your a minor time for a rethink.
Just my two cents worth.

Skybird · 05-25-22, 07:25 AM

Will it this time finally be enough?

Unlikely.

Commander Wallace · 05-25-22, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by blackswan40

So how do gun laws work America

you have tobe 18

have proof of Address

are there any criminal and mental heath issue checks or can you just turn up at a gun shop buy two hand guns and automatic rifle and 200 plus rounds of amounition.
at 18 your deemed a man but at 17 your a minor time for a rethink.
Just my two cents worth.

Sadly Andrew, the comprehensive back ground checks have lagged behind the times. Some states do a very good job of checking the background of people looking to buy firearms. Other states, not so much.

Apparently, the moron who shot these kids had posted on social media that he was planning " something big. " It has been reported he purchased the weapons he used in this rampage shortly after he turned 18.

Mental heath checks should certainly be mandatory in the purchase of weapons.

05-24-22, 08:19 PM	#1
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	Gunman kills 19 children, 2 adults in Texas grade school Yet another school shooting. Quote: UVALDE, Texas (AP) — An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 18 children as he went from classroom to classroom, officials said, in the latest gruesome moment for a country scarred by a string of massacres. The assailant was killed by law enforcement. https://news.yahoo.com/texas-school-...173651467.html It was the deadliest shooting at a U.S. grade school since a gunman killed 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, almost a decade ago. And it came just 10 days after a gunman in body armor killed 10 Black shoppers and workers at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, in what authorities say was a racist attack. Federal law enforcement officials said the death toll was expected to rise. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to release investigative details. https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2022...e-texas-school

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Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,685 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Oh that is so horrible, especially for the parents, basically a suicide mission but why take out innocent children??? So sad. Well he's now stoking the fire for eternity!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

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Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,319 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	Discusting and on top of finding out today a friend in New Orleans is fighting for his life. https://www.nola.com/news/crime_poli...d5c7fe95c.html __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

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Kptlt. Neuerburg Admiral Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,279 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	One has to ask how in a state like Texas where were all the "good guys" with their guns? __________________ "When you're born into this world, you're given a ticket to the freak show. If you're born in America you get a front row seat." - George Carlin

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,446 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Utterly tragic __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,535 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	To my American friend I say Welcome to your reality welcome to an ordinary day where this will be a common thing. Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

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blackswan40 GWX - KC Crash Test Dummy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: IN THE STEEL SHARKS VIRTUAL OCEAN Posts: 2,782 Downloads: 603 Uploads: 31	So how do gun laws work America you have tobe 18 have proof of Address are there any criminal and mental heath issue checks or can you just turn up at a gun shop buy two hand guns and automatic rifle and 200 plus rounds of amounition. at 18 your deemed a man but at 17 your a minor time for a rethink. Just my two cents worth. __________________ Someone Had to Make the Tea

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Will it this time finally be enough? Unlikely. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.