Authorities are searching for a juvenile gunman who reportedly opened fire at the Uvalde Memorial Park, injuring two minors on Thursday evening.
According to Uvalde police, officers were called to the park around 5 p.m.The two victims were said to have been taken to a San Antonio hospital by helicopter in an unknown condition.
Authorities are assuring the community that it is “not a dangerous situation for the general public” and that there is no need to shelter in place, according to KPRC’s sister stationIt is unclear what prompted the shooting, however, police say they are aware of the suspect’s name, though it hadn’t been released to the public as of 7:30 p.m.
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