by Warning: This story includes tragic details of gun violence that the readers may find disturbing. A fourth-grader was shot in the Robb Elementary School shooting as she dialed 911.
10-year-old Amerie Jo Garza, spent the morning celebrating her honor roll appointment, as reported by to her family. Salvador Ramos, the 18-year-old suspected shooter, attacked their school less than two hours later.
Berlinda Irene Arreola, the child’s grandmother informed The Daily Beast that Ramos told Amerie and the other kids that “You’re going to die.” Garza began dialing 911, but Ramos shot her before she could finish.
Arreola said, “Instead of grabbing it and breaking it or taking it from her, he shot her. She was sitting right next to her best friend. Her best friend was covered in her blood.” She added, “She died a hero trying to get help for her and her fellow classmates.”
At least 19 students and two adults were murdered in this mass shooting, which is considered the deadliest since the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in 2012.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the victims, all of whom were under the age of 11, were slaughtered inside a single classroom, reports Daily Mail. Ramos, who had purchased two AR-style guns only days before the incident and flaunted them on social media, rained bullets on the room indiscriminately before being fatally shot by police.
After the incident, Amerie’s father, Angel Garza, was assisting a girl who was covered in blood. When the girl told him that her best friend had been shot, Angel asked for her name and she gave him the name of his daughter. He told CNN, “She was trying to call the cops.
And I asked the little girl the name … and she said Amerie.” He paid tribute to his daughter on Facebook by writing, “Thank you everyone for the prayers and help trying to find my baby. She’s been found. My little love is now flying high with the angels above. Please don’t take a second for granted. Hug your family. Tell them you love them. I love you Amerie jo.”
Authorities were aware of the gunman’s frequent battles with his drug-addicted mother. He was apparently battling with his grandmother, his legal guardian, about his failure to graduate from Uvalde High School. He shot her first before attacking the school. She was sent to a nearby hospital in critical condition, reports New York Post.
After the incident, Amerie’s father, Angel Garza, was assisting a girl who was covered in blood. When the girl told him that her best friend had been shot, Angel asked for her name and she gave him the name of his daughter. He told CNN, “She was trying to call the cops. And I asked the little girl the name … and she said Amerie.” He paid tribute to his daughter on Facebook by writing, “Thank you everyone for the prayers and help trying to find my baby. She’s been found. My little love is now flying high with the angels above. Please don’t take a second for granted. Hug your family. Tell them you love them. I love you Amerie jo.”
Authorities were aware of the gunman’s frequent battles with his drug-addicted mother. He was apparently battling with his grandmother, his legal guardian, about his failure to graduate from Uvalde High School. He shot her first before attacking the school. She was sent to a nearby hospital in critical condition, reports New York Post.
