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Today in History: Teen gunman kills 21 at Uvalde elementary

5/24/2026

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On May 24 2022, 18-year-old former student Salvador Ramos entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and opened fire, killing 19 students and two teachers and wounding 18 others. Police breached the classroom after 77 minutes and killed Ramos, ending the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history.

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On May 24 2022, 18-year-old former student Salvador Ramos entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and opened fire, killing 19 students and two teachers and wounding 18 others. Police breached the classroom after 77 minutes and killed Ramos, ending the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history.