A gunman killed 14 children and a teacher at a Texas elementary school

UVALDE, Texas -- At least 14 students were killed and one teacher is dead after an "active shooter" incident at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott said.

Abbott also identified the shooter as an 18-year-old student at Uvalde High School.

"There is an active shooter at Robb Elementary," the school district said on Twitter. "Law enforcement is on site. Your cooperation is needed at this time by not visiting the campus. As soon as more information is gathered it will be shared."

The governor said it's believed that he abandoned his vehicle and entered into the Robb Elementary school with a handgun and, maybe a rifle, but said this has not been confirmed.

The suspect allegedly shot his grandmother before he entered the school, where 600 students are enrolled.

The school informed parents

shortly after 2 p.m. local time that students had been transported to the Sgt. Willie Deleon Civic Center, the reunification site, and could be picked up.

UPDATE :

At least 19 children and two adults were killed in a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The gunman, identified as 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, is dead, officials said.