Texas state troopers said they are working with Uvalde police and the sheriff's office on the suspected gang-related shooting.
Two juveniles were hospitalized, and police searched for another in connection with a shooting in Uvalde near Robb Elementary School.Two juveniles were hospitalized after they were wounded in a gang-related shooting at Uvalde Memorial Park Thursday evening, according to Texas Department of Public Safety.
At about 5:50 p.m., Uvalde police shared on Facebook that officers had received a shooting call at 5:30 p.m. During that time, police were urging residents to avoid the area., police said they are looking for a juvenile suspect in connection with the shooting. Police said they know the suspect's name but they have not released it. Officers are also assuring the community that this is not a "dangerous situation for the general public.
Texas DPS shared on Twitter that they are working with Uvalde police and the sheriff's office on the investigation. After news of the shooting broke out, Gov. Greg Abbott issued the following statement, expressing his outrage and that an additional six DPS trooper units will be sent to work around the clock:
"I was outraged to learn that gang violence has endangered the Uvalde community and innocent Texans this evening. I immediately called Mayor McLaughlin and County Judge Mitchell to offer the state's full support and resources as law enforcement hunts down the gang members.
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