Uvalde, Texas elementary school reports ‘active shooter,’ suspect in custody

Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas was placed on lockdown Tuesday as law enforcement responded to an “active shooter” who police say is now in custody.

The Texas Department of Public Safety and Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin told Fox News that one person has been shot and the shooter – who ran to the school –had become barricaded inside.

“There is an active shooter at Robb Elementary. Law enforcement is on site,” the school posted on Facebook. “Your cooperation is needed at this time by not visiting the campus.” 

No information on the suspected shooter was released. 

The school later said “Robb Elementary students are being transported to the Willie DeLeon Civic Center for reunification.”

The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District first reported the school lockdown at 11:43 a.m. local time. 

“Please know at this time all campuses are under a Lockdown Status due to gunshots in the area. The students and staff are safe in the buildings,” the district had said in a message to parents. 

The district asked parents not to pick up their children and that students needed to be accounted for before being released. Parents will be notified to pick up their children once that’s done. 

Robb Elementary is about 80 miles west of San Antonio. 

Fox News’ Bill Melugin contributed to this report.