A TIMELINE has revealed how a school shooter killed at least 19 kids in a 94-minute rampage.
Cops said Salvador Ramos killed “anyone in his way” as he opened fire inside Robb Elementary School, in Uvalde, Texas, before mobile morgue units rushed to the scene to identify the victims.
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Police revealed that Ramos shot his own grandmother before heading to the school.
The pair reportedly had an argument about Ramos’ failure to graduate.
She was admitted to the hospital in a critical condition after being airlifted to San Antonio.
Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez said: “This young man shot his grandmother and fled that scene from that incident.”
He then fled the scene and crashed his car near the school – located around 80 miles west of San Antonio.
No car chases had been reported in the area at the time Ramos crashed his car, police said.
Ramos reportedly emerged from the car carrying a rifle and law enforcement engaged with him, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Sergeant Erick Estrada revealed on CNN.
The shooting was first reported just after 11:30am local time, WDIV reported.
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Estrada said: “And then from there, that’s when he went on and entered several classrooms and started shooting his firearm.”
Officials announced on social media that the school had been plunged into lockdown.
The scene was still active around an hour later and parents were urged to collect students at a nearby civic center.
Harrowing pictures showed terrified kids running out of the building to safety.
Ramos opened fire inside the school and at least 19 children and two adults died.
Authorities say kids are feared to be missing as worried relatives scrambled for answers.
Cops said that Ramos was killed just after 1:06pm at the school – around 90 minutes after the shooting was first reported.
They announced the news at a press conference hours later.
Uvalde School District Police Chief Pete Arredondo said all the deceased and injured students are in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade.
SCHOOL TRAGEDY
Fourth-grader Xavier Lopez, 10, was among the victims.
His mom had watched an awards ceremony at the school hours before the tragedy unfolded.
Nine-year-old Uziyah Garcia, also a fourth-grader, was also named a victim of the shooting by his aunt Nikki Cross.
His uncle Mitch Renfro penned on Facebook: “My nephew was a victim of a school shooting today.”
He said that Uziyah had been slain by a “crazy man”.
Eliahana ‘Elijah Cruz’ Torres, 10, reportedly didn’t want to go to school on Tuesday, her grandad told Fox News.
And, Jennifer and Steven Lugo revealed their daughter Ellie had died.
They said she had been missing for hours.
In a heartbreaking Facebook post, Steven said: “It’s hard to issue out a statement on anything right now my mind is going at 1000 miles per hour… but I do wanna send our thoughts and prayers to those who also didn’t make it home tonight!!!
Amerie Jo Garza was also killed during the rampage.
Her grandma Berlinda Irene Arreola told the Daily Beast that Ramos reportedly yelled “you’re going to die”.
‘YOU’RE GOING TO DIE’
Amerie was shot dead as she tried to call 911.
Her best friend was reportedly left covered in blood, according to Arreola.
Kids are also feared to be missing, leaving their parents searching for information they can find.
Federico Torres told KHOU that he has yet to receive any information about his 10-year-old son Rogelio.
And Annabelle Guadalupe, also 10, is also feared to be missing.
President Biden addressed the nation on Tuesday – hours after the carnage unfolded.
He said: “I had hoped when I became President I would not have to do this again.
“There’s a lot we do know. Parents who will never see their child again, never have them jump in bed and cuddle with them.
“Parents who will never be the same. To lose a child is like having a piece of your soul ripped away.”
Texas Governor Greg Abbott branded the killing “horrific”.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr delivered a passionate speech following the massacre.
He said: “When are we going to do something.
“I’m tired. I am so tired of getting up here and offering condolences to the devastated families that are out there.
“I am so tired of the, excuse me, I am sorry, I am tired of the moments of silence. Enough!”
Kerr is a long-time advocate of gun control after his father Malcolm Kerr was killed in Beirut, Lebanon in 1984.
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