The Latest Breaking News from Uvalde

Comes as many Republican elected officials have pulled out of the meeting

Singer Jacob Bryant claimed the event is no longer taking place

Before the Uvalde massacre, the CPS operational budget included money for improving school security, Martinez said. But after hearing the details of what went on in Texas, some principals are demanding an “even more aggressive” response.

UVALDE, Texas — Children inside a Texas elementary school begged the police to enter their classroom and save them, repeatedly calling 911, as a team of 19 police officers waited in the corridor for an hour because a commander believed the situation had shifted from active shooter to a barricaded…

The shooting massacre at a Texas elementary has spurred renewed calls, especially from Republicans, for more investment in school security

Furious commenters called the officers ‘cowardly’ and accused them of doing ‘nothing’ to stop the shooter

Timeline suggests about 78 minutes passed from when the gunman entered school to when officers breached the classroom

Texas police finally admit they screwed up Uvalde response — but still blame teacher for leaving door open

Firearms manufacturer whose AR-15 semi-automatic rifle was reportedly used in Robb Elementary School massacre pledges to co-operate with law enforcement investigations into atrocity