Live updates: 15 dead in elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas

Speaking to the media, Cruz asserted he did not believe gun control was a solution to halting gun violence in the US."We know from past experience that the most effective tool for keeping kids safe is armed law enforcement on the campus," Cruz said in an interview on MSNBC.Read Full StoryOne place you won't be able to find firearms in Texas after the Robb Elementary School massacre is the National Rifle Association's upcoming forum in Houston on May 27.That's because the event will be attended by former President Donald Trump and Secret Service protocol won't permit "firearms, firearm accessories" or knives inside the event hall.The leadership forum is described as "one of the most politically significant and popular events in the country, featuring our nation's top Second Amendment leaders in government, the media, and the entertainment industry." Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw, and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem are all expected to attend, among others.Read Full StoryAt least 554 children, educators, and school staff have been killed or injured in US school shootings since the 1999 Columbine High massacre, The Washington Post reported.According to The Post, the shootings left 185 people dead and another 369 injured.One of the deadliest attacks happened on Tuesday — an elementary shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Faith without works is dead."Other Republican lawmakers, including former President Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott, are also scheduled to address the NRA event.Read Full StoryGolden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr chastised US Senators in an emotional plea for gun law reform after a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, left 21 people dead Tuesday.Speaking to reporters before Game 4 between the Warriors and Dallas Mavericks, an emotional Kerr slammed the table while yelling, "When are we gonna do something?""I'm so tired of getting up here and offering condolences to the devastated families that are out there," Kerr said, as he rubbed his hands over his face."I'm tired of the moments of silence. He spoke to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Tuesday afternoon to offer assistance.In the hours since gunfire erupted in the small community of Uvalde, several other politicians have made statements, offering a mixture of thoughts, prayers, and fierce calls for gun control.READ FULL STORYJust 72 hours after at least 14 children and a teacher were shot to death at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, a number of Republican lawmakers are set to address a National Rifle Association meeting in Houston, including former President Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott.The NRA has long opposed efforts to restrict access to guns.