They smeared blood on themselves, hid and watched their teachers get shot. These are the survivors’ stories
by Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Kevin Rector, Hayley Smith and Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, Los Angeles Times
May 26, 2022
3 minutes
UVALDE, Texas — Two days after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School here, survivors are recounting stories of the horrifying moments they endured as they were attacked.
Some children hid from the killer under tables, while others faked their deaths by smearing blood on themselves. Some were shot multiple times.
They watched as their beloved teachers, Irma Garcia and Eva Mireles, were killed while they shielded others from gunfire.
Officials have said at least 17 children were hospitalized with injuries, though it’s unclear how many of
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