'How many more children must lose their lives from senseless gun violence?' Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner shared on Twitter.
HOUSTON, Texas -- As more details surface on the deadly shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, Houston-area leaders are stating"enough is enough."The shooting happened Tuesday afternoon at Robb Elementary School, where 14 students and a teacher were gunned down, according to Gov. Greg Abbott.
In light of the news, leaders across the Houston area shared their condolences, while also raising awareness of gun violence. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner took to Twitter to share he is heartbroken about the tragic event, asking"how many more children must lose their lives from senseless gun violence?"
"I am heartbroken and troubled to learn about today's tragic event at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, that took the lives of 14 innocent children and one teacher and left dozens of children injured. My deepest condolences go to the families, teachers, and classmates enduring this unspeakable tragedy. In the last two weeks, at least 23 people have lost their lives in mass shootings in Buffalo, N.Y., and now Uvalde, Texas.
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