A fourth-grade teacher and kids who were “loving” and “full of life” were among those killed in a mass shooting at a Texas elementary school Tuesday.
— A fourth-grade teacher, several sets of cousins and a 10-year-old boy whose family called him “the life of the party” were among those killed in a mass shooting at a Texas elementary school on Tuesday, ABC News has learned. At least 19 children and two teachers are dead after a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, west of San Antonio, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The husband of one of the teachers killed also died two days later from a heart attack. The couple was set to celebrate their 25-year anniversary. The alleged gunman — identified by officials as 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, a student at Uvalde High School — is dead, authorities said. Here’s what we know about the victims so far. In the photo above, the grandmother of Nevaeh Bravo, held a photo of her during a prayer vigil, one of many that have been held since the deadly shooting. Jacinto Cazares, the father of 10-year-old Jacklyn Jaylen Cazares, that his “little girl” was “full of life. “”She had the biggest heart. Jackie was the one that would go out of her way to help anyone. It gives me some comfort, that she would be the little cracker that would have done something to help her classmates in that very scary scenario”, he said. Cazares that he is holding the school and the police responsible for the massacre. “There was at least 40 lawmen armed to the teeth but didn’t do a darn thing [until] it was far too late. The situation could’ve been over quick if they had better tactical training, and we as a community witnessed it firsthand. I’m a gun owner and I do not blame the weapons used in this tragedy. I’m angry how easy it is to get one and young you can be to purchase one”, he said. Jacklyn’s cousin, 10-year-old Annabell Rodriguez, was also killed in the massacre. The family of 10-year-old Makenna described her as “a light to all who knew her. “The little girl loved to play softball and practice gymnastics and also enjoyed singing and dancing. She was also a big fan of animals. “Makenna made friends everywhere she went”, said her aunt, Allison McCullough. “She had brothers, sisters, and cousins who she loved to play with. Her smile would light up a room. Makenna loved to write notes to her family and leave them in hidden places to be found later. Makenna was a natural leader and loved school. Makenna loved going to the ranch with her dad to feed animals and ride on the ranger. She was full of life and will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. “McCullough that the teachers who shielded Makenna during the shooting were McCullough’s best friends. McCullough and Makenna’s mom are twins and are both teachers for the district. “Makenna was so beautiful”, said McCullough. “We are devastated. “Relatives of 10-year-old Eliahna Garcia learned late Tuesday that she was among those killed, her aunt, Siria Arizmemdi said. “She was very happy and very outgoing”, Arizmendi, a 5th grade teacher at Flores Elementary School in the same school district, said Wednesday. “She loved to dance and play sports. She was big into family, enjoyed being with the family.
