Eva Mireles Identified As Teacher Who Was Killed In The Uvalde Elementary School Shooting

Teacher Killed In Uvalde Elementary School, Texas Has Been Identified As Eva Mireles

Eva Mireles has been named as the teacher who was killed in the Robb elementary school mass shooting that took place this afternoon. According to good morning America, She was a 4th Grade Teacher at Robb Elementary. 

As we previously reported, the shooter was identified by law enforcement and the governor as Salvador Ramos. Police have recovered an AR-15-style rifle and various magazines, multiple law enforcement sources announced to ABC News.

“When parents drop their kids off at school, they have every expectation to know that they’re going to be able to pick their child up when that school day ends. And there are families who are in mourning right now,” Gov. Greg Abbott said.

 

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“My niece, Eva Mireles, approximately 17 yr teacher for UCISD along with another teacher and 18 children lost her lives to a senseless tragic shooting. I’m furious that these shooting continue, these children are innocent, rifles should not be easily available to all.“ From fam pic.twitter.com/NMjjYXZpFV

— Mireya Villarreal (@ABCMireya) May 25, 2022

“The state of Texas is in mourning with them for the reality that these parents are not going to be able to pick up their children.” said. “The state of Texas is in mourning with them for the reality that these parents are not going to be able to pick up their children.”

Mireles worked for the Uvalde school district for 17 years before she was shot and killed by 18-year-old suspect Salvador Ramos. 

Mireles, who was in her early 40s, was the mother of a daughter in college, according to her bio page on the school district’s website.

A second adult was believed to be killed in the shooting. That person has not been identified. The 18 children killed have also not been identified. The alleged gunman was shot dead by police, officials said.

My daughter’s beautiful teacher was the teacher who was killed in Uvalde, TX. Eva (Ms Mireles) taught Gabby in elementary school. She was a beautiful person & dedicated teacher. She believed in Gabby & went above & beyond to teach her as you can see below. There are no words. pic.twitter.com/qMlVoVEUrY

— Audrey (@audreymg0928) May 24, 2022