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Missy Elliott, Offset, Chuck D, Statik Selektah + More Condemn Texas School Shooting That Left 19 Kids Dead

May 25, 2022

Uvalde, TX – At least 19 children and two adults are dead after a horrific school shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday (May 24). The rural town is located about 90 miles west of San Antonio.

According to ABC News, the 18-year-old suspect Salvador Ramos — who was a student at Uvalde High School — was fatally shot by police. Law enforcement says Ramos killed his grandmother prior to making his way to the school.



— El Paso Times (@elpasotimes) May 25, 2022



Two officers were also injured as they exchanged gunfire with Ramos, but they are expected to make a full recovery. The incident marks the deadliest school shooting since Sandy Hook in 2012 in which 26 people were killed, including 20 children.

“When parents drop their kids off at school, they have every expectation to know that they’re going to be able to pick their child up when that school day ends,” Governor Greg Abbott told the press. “And there are families who are in mourning right now. The state of Texas is in mourning with them for the reality that these parents are not going to be able to pick up their children.”

The scene began to unfold on Tuesday morning. School officials sent out a chilling tweet at 11:17 a.m. local time that read, “There is an active shooter at Robb Elementary. Law enforcement is on site. Your cooperation is needed at this time by not visiting the campus. As soon as more information is gathered it will be shared. The rest of the district is under a Secure Status.



The rest of the district is under a Secure Status.

— Uvalde CISD (@Uvalde_CISD) May 24, 2022

The most recent school shooting is the talk of Twitter right now and many members of the Hip Hop community are weighing in with their thoughts. Some are shocked, others are horrified and even more are angry. Due to the loose gun laws in Texas, Ramos was able to purchase an AR-15 rifle like he was buying a pack of gum.

In a brief address from the White House, President Joe Biden called for action but didn’t advocate for a particular policy or vote.

“It’s just sick,” he said of the kinds of weapons that are easily available in the United States and used in mass shootings. “Where in God’s name is our backbone, the courage to do more and then stand up to the lobbies? It’s time to turn this pain into action.”

Missy Elliott, Chuck D, Offset, Metro Boomin, R.A. The Rugged Man, CHIKA, Living Legends’ Luckyiam, Page Kennedy and Public Enemy are among the many tweeting about the tragedy. HipHopDX sends our support to the families of the deceased.



— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) May 25, 2022



— OFFSET (@OffsetYRN) May 24, 2022



— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) May 25, 2022



— Punch TDE (@iamstillpunch) May 24, 2022



— PHAROAHE MONCH (@pharoahemonch) May 25, 2022



— Statik Selektah (@StatikSelekt) May 24, 2022



Now anyone can get an automatic weapon and reek havoc, and you still think nothing should be edited.

— CHIKA ???? (@oranicuhh) May 24, 2022



— PUBLIC ENEMY (@PublicEnemyFTP) May 24, 2022



— Questo (@questlove) May 24, 2022



— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) May 25, 2022



— R.A. the Rugged Man (@RAtheRuggedMan) May 24, 2022



— Page Kennedy (@PageKennedy) May 24, 2022



— Luckyiam (@LuckyovLegends) May 24, 2022



— Page Kennedy (@PageKennedy) May 24, 2022



— Stu Bangas (@Stu_Bangas) May 24, 2022



— Statik Selektah (@StatikSelekt) May 24, 2022

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