One student died and another was injured in an incident Thursday at Southwest Texas College‘s Uvalde campus, officials said.
“The College is confirming that an incident occurred on the Uvalde campus earlier today that resulted in the death of one student and injuries to another,” school president Hector Gonzales said in a statement. “Emergency responders arrived promptly, and the injured student was transported for medical care.”
The statement provided no details about the incident or the identities of those involved “out of respect for the students and their families.”
School officials said they are fully cooperating with law enforcement.
“The safety and well-being of students, employees, and visitors remain a top priority,” Gonzales’ statement said, adding information will be made public “as appropriate.”