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- Gunman's online activity warned of Texas school shooting
- Video: Your Hometown – Crystal Lake
- Perdue on Steve Kerr's plea for gun control: 'He's using his platform to take a stand'
- WGN-TV's Dan Roan set to retire after 38 years
- Jim Cornelison is 'Back Home' in BOTH Indiana and Chicago with preview of Indy 500 race week
- Fans will be 'Back Home' in full force for the Indy 500 and Indianapolis destinations are ready for the biggest 'comeback' in race history
- IMS President Doug Boles shares full Indy 500 race week preview
- John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXIV, 5.25.22
- Dean Richards' Entertainment Report: Celebrities' reactions to the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas
- This Week in Chicago History: American Airlines, Ides of March, and Malort
| Gunman's online activity warned of Texas school shooting Posted: 24 May 2022 11:34 AM PDT (NEXSTAR) – In a press conference Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbot laid out a timeline of events that led to Tuesday's mass shooting at a Texas elementary school that took the lives of 19 children and two teachers. Abbott said the 18-year-old gunman first shot his grandmother in the face. When she called police, he fled and got into a crash outside the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, the governor said. From there, he ran into the school, entering through a backdoor, through hallways and into a classroom. That classroom was internally connected to a second classroom, Abbott said. The gunman barricaded himself in the room and "began shooting anyone that was in his way," authorities said Wednesday. Law enforcement officers eventually broke into the classroom and killed the gunman, who used an AR-style rifle. As Gov. Abbott finished his prepared remarks, former presidential candidate and Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke approached the stage and could be heard telling the governor, "You are doing nothing." He was shouted down by the collection of speakers on stage and escorted outside. Police and others responding to Tuesday's attack also went around breaking windows at the school to enable students and teachers to escape, Lt. Christopher Olivarez of the Texas Department of Public Safety said on NBC's "Today" show. Olivarez told CNN that all of the victims were in the same fourth-grade classroom. The killer "barricaded himself by locking the door and just started shooting children and teachers that were inside that classroom," he said. "It just shows you the complete evil of the shooter." He was killed by a border patrol officer, Abbott said. Abbott said all the victims' families had been notified. Nexstar has confirmed the names and ages of some of the victims:
On Wednesday, Abbott said an additional 17 people were injured in the rampage, but their injuries were non-life threatening. Three law enforcement officials were injured and were all in good condition, the governor said. One deputy sheriff lost a daughter in the mass shooting, Abbott said. Investigators did not immediately disclose a motive but identified the assailant as Salvador Ramos, a resident of the community about 85 miles west of San Antonio. In chilling posts on social media in the days and hours before the massacre, an account that appeared to belong to Ramos seemed to hint at plans for violence. Gov. Abbott said Wednesday there was "no meaningful forewarning of this crime — other than what I'm about to tell you." He went on to say Ramos made three posts to Facebook, the first of which said, "I am going to shoot my grandmother." Then, "I shot my grandmother." The third post, 15 minutes before the massacre, said, "I'm going to shoot an elementary school," according to the governor. A spokesperson for Meta, the parent company of Facebook, said the social-media posts Abbott described were not public Facebook posts, but rather "private one-to-one text messages that were discovered after the terrible tragedy occurred." He said the company was cooperating with law enforcement. Ramos legally bought two AR-style rifles just days before the attack, soon after his 18th birthday, state senators briefed by law enforcement said. Days before the attack, an Instagram account investigators say apparently belonged to Ramos posted a photo of a hand holding an ammunition magazine. On the day Ramos bought his second weapon last week, the account carried a photo of two AR-style rifles. In that post, Ramos apparently tagged another Instagram user, one with more than 10,000 followers, asking her to share the picture with her followers. "I barely know you and u tag me in a picture with some guns," replied the Instagram user, who has since removed her profile. "It's just scary." On the morning of the attack, the account linked to the gunman replied: "I'm about to." Instagram confirmed to The Associated Press that it is working with law enforcement to review the account but declined to answer questions about the postings. The attack in the predominantly Latino town of Uvalde was the deadliest school shooting in the U.S. since a gunman killed 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, in December 2012. "To say the least, Uvalde has been shaken to its core," Gov. Abbott said Wednesday. "Families are broken apart. Hearts are forever shattered. All Texans are grieving with the people of Uvalde and people are rightfully angry about what has happened." The bloodshed was the latest in a seemingly unending string of mass killings at churches, schools, stores and other sites in the United States. Just 10 days earlier, 10 Black people were shot to death in a racist rampage at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket. In a somber address to the nation hours after the attack in Texas, President Joe Biden pleaded for new gun restrictions. "As a nation we have to ask: When in God's name are we going to stand up to the gun lobby? When in God's name are we going to do what has to be done?" he asked. "Why are we willing to live with this carnage?" But the prospects for any reform of the nation's gun regulations appeared dim. Repeated attempts over the years to expand background checks and enact other curbs have run into Republican opposition in Congress. Officers found one of the rifles in Ramos' truck, the other in the school, according to the briefing given to lawmakers. Ramos was wearing a tactical vest, but it had no hardened body-armor plates inside, lawmakers were told. He also dropped a backpack containing several magazines full of ammunition near the school entrance.
One of the guns was purchased at a federally licensed dealer in the Uvalde area on May 17, according to state Sen. John Whitmire. Ramos bought 375 rounds of ammunition the next day, then purchased the second rifle last Friday. On Tuesday morning, Ramos shot and wounded his grandmother, then fled the scene, crashing his truck near the school and entering the building, authorities said. Inside the barricaded classroom, he "just began shooting anyone that was in his way," Olivarez said. Dillon Silva, whose nephew was in a nearby classroom, said students were watching the Disney movie "Moana" when they heard several loud pops and a bullet shattered a window. Moments later, their teacher saw the attacker stride past the door. "Oh, my God, he has a gun!" the teacher shouted twice, according to Silva. "The teacher didn't even have time to lock the door," he said. A tactical team forced its way into the classroom where the attacker was holed up and was met with gunfire from Ramos but shot and killed him, according to Olivarez. In the aftermath, families in Uvalde waited hours for word on their children. At the town civic center where some gathered Tuesday night, the silence was broken repeatedly by screams and wails. "No! Please, no!" one man yelled as he embraced another man. On Wednesday morning, volunteers were seen arriving with Bibles and therapy dogs. Staff members in scrubs and devastated victims' relatives could be seen weeping as they left Uvalde Memorial Hospital, where many of the children were taken. Three children and an adult were being treated at a San Antonio hospital, where two of them — a 66-year-old woman and 10-year-old girl — were listed in serious condition. Law enforcement officers investigating the bloodshed began serving search warrants and gathering telephone and other records. They also sought to contact Ramos' relatives and trace the guns. Uvalde, home to about 16,000 people, is about 75 miles from the Mexican border. Robb Elementary, which has nearly 600 students in second, third and fourth grades, is a single-story brick structure in a mostly residential neighborhood of modest homes. The attack came as the school was counting down to the last days of the school year with a series of themed days. Tuesday was to be "Footloose and Fancy," with students wearing nice outfits. Condolences poured in from leaders around the world. Pope Francis said it is time to say "'enough' to the indiscriminate trade of weapons!" Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said his nation also knows "the pain of losing innocent young lives." Texas, which has some of the most gun-friendly laws in the nation, has been the site of some of the deadliest shootings in the U.S. over the past five years. In 2018, a gunman killed 10 people at Santa Fe High School in the Houston area. A year before that, a gunman shot more than two dozen people to death during a Sunday service in the small town of Sutherland Springs. In 2019, a gunman at a Walmart in El Paso killed 23 people in a racist attack targeting Hispanics. The shooting came days before the National Rifle Association annual convention was set to begin in Houston. Gov. Greg. Abbott and both of Texas' U.S. senators, all of them Republicans, were among the scheduled speakers at a forum Friday. The Associated Press contributed to this report. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Video: Your Hometown – Crystal Lake Posted: 25 May 2022 12:08 PM PDT Jon Hansen visits Crystal Lake along with resident Allison Woodin and stops by locations including the Crystal Ice House and the Raue Center for the Arts. Listen this Thursday, May 26, for a full day of special features about Crystal Lake. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Perdue on Steve Kerr's plea for gun control: 'He's using his platform to take a stand' Posted: 25 May 2022 02:09 PM PDT Will Perdue, former Bulls player and current Bulls analyst for NBC Sports Chicago, joins Lisa Dent on Chicago's Afternoon News to discuss Golden State Warriors head coach and former Chicago Bull Steve Kerr's passionate plea for gun control after a shooter killed 19 children and two adults at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Perdue also gives analysis of Game 5 of the NBA Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat. Follow @LisaDentSpeaks Follow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka |
| WGN-TV's Dan Roan set to retire after 38 years Posted: 25 May 2022 01:41 PM PDT WGN-TV lead sports anchor Dan Roan joins Lisa Dent on Chicago's Afternoon News to share memories of his 38-year career covering sports in Chicago. Follow @LisaDentSpeaks Follow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka |
| Jim Cornelison is 'Back Home' in BOTH Indiana and Chicago with preview of Indy 500 race week Posted: 25 May 2022 12:36 PM PDT The "voice" of the Indy 500 and the iconic song "Back Home Again in Indiana" as well as the National Anthem for the Blackhawks Jim Cornelison joins Dane Neal to preview race week. Hear as Jim talks about connections to the race plus Indiana and Chicago roots for so many 500 fans. Listen as Jim shares his focus and preparations for the song, his week coming up, and the excitement for a full crowd and all the parades, military honors and events that make this week and race weekend in Indianapolis second to none. Stay tuned to WGN Radio on raceday starting at 7am with Dane Neal for live coverage and interviews leading up to the 106th running of the Indy 500. |
| Posted: 25 May 2022 12:51 PM PDT GM of the hospitality hub for 106th Indy 500, Phil Ray of the JW Marriott, joins Dane Neal to preview race week. Hear as Phil talks about the unprecedented excitement and potential attendance for this year's race. Phil shares the background on the city, its planning and the unique capabilities to host the biggest sporting events and the fan bases that come to town to attend. Hear as Phil talks about the impact of events like the Indianapolis 500, Super Bowls, Final Fours and National Championship games that all find their way to Indy. The Indy 500 is the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing" and the world's largest one day sporting event and the biggest stars of racing, movies, music and sports will be at great restaurants and hotels as the local hospitality scene help fans come BACK HOME this week! Stay tuned to WGN Radio on raceday starting at 7am with Dane Neal for live coverage and interviews leading up to the 106th running of the Indy 500.  |
| IMS President Doug Boles shares full Indy 500 race week preview Posted: 25 May 2022 12:25 PM PDT President of Indianapolis Motor Speedway Doug Boles joins Dane Neal to preview the week leading up to the race. Hear as Doug shares Carb Day, concerts and celebrations that are back and as big as ever this year. For more information on tickets and events for the 106th Running of the Indy 500 go to www.IMS.com and Stay tuned to WGN Radio on raceday starting at 7am with Dane Neal for live coverage and interviews leading up to the race. |
| John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes, Part CCCLXXIV, 5.25.22 Posted: 25 May 2022 02:01 PM PDT John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Keep sending yours to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com! |
| Dean Richards' Entertainment Report: Celebrities' reactions to the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas Posted: 25 May 2022 08:51 AM PDT Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joined Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean shared details about celebrities' reactions to the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas and why CBS pulled the season finale of "FBI." They also discussed the reception to Ricky Gervais new comedy special, Aerosmith's update on their Las Vegas residency, Rita Moreno's role in "Fast X," and what's new to watch on on streaming platforms. |
| This Week in Chicago History: American Airlines, Ides of March, and Malort Posted: 25 May 2022 08:48 AM PDT Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joined Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Mr. T's 70th birthday, Malort's release to the public, Jim Peterik's rise to stardom, and more! |
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