The town of Uvalde, Texas, is the scene of another tragic school shooting.

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May 25: In this aerial view, law enforcement works on scene at Robb Elementary School where at least 21 people were killed yesterday, including 19 children in Uvalde, Texas.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says a man armed with multiple weapons entered Robb Elementary School and opened fire. At least 19 children and two adults are dead.

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May 24: Police walk near Robb Elementary School following the shooting.

Abbott says the 18-year-old gunman was also killed.

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May 24: A woman cries and hugs a young girl while on the phone outside the Willie de Leon Civic Center where grief counseling will be offered in Uvalde, Texas.

Uvalde is about 85 miles west of San Antonio, with a large Latino population, according to census data.

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May 24: Members of the community gather at the City of Uvalde Town Square for a prayer vigil in the wake of a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.

The attack at Robb Elementary occurred just two days before summer break. The school of about 600 taught students in grades 2 through 4.

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May 24: People mourn outside of the SSGT Willie de Leon Civic Center following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.

In remarks from the White House, President Biden said, "As a nation we have to ask when in God's name are we going to stand up to the gun lobby?"

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May 24: Members of the community gather at the City of Uvalde Town Square for a prayer vigil in the wake of a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.

Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff through Saturday in observance of this shooting.

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May 24: Mourners attend a vigil at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for victims of a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.

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May 24: A pastor at a church during a service in Uvalde, Texas.

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May 25: A police officer takes flowers from a resident to be placed at a makeshift memorial outside Robb Elementary School.

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May 25: An officer walks outside of Robb Elementary School.

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