who learned about his daughter while aiding other victims. plus, new details raising questions about why it took police so long to stop the killer. we ll have the account from the witness who says police were gathered outside while the gunman was on his rampage inside. tempers flare after democratic candidate for texas governor beto o rourke interrupts a news conference of a man he is trying to replace. good morning, and welcome to way too early. on this thursday, may 26th. i m jonathan lemire. we re glad you joined us. this morning it is not clear why a teenager in uvalde, texas, attacked an elementary school, killing 19 children, and two teachers. while investigators work to find the motive we re learning more about tuesday s attack and what led up to it. after crashing his grandmother s truck outside the school, the gunman ran into the building, armed with an ar-15 style rifle and at least seven 30-round magazines. the gunman then fired at a school resource officer who
their students. nbc news correspondent morgan cheske has some of the stories. the faces breaking hearts nationwide and bringing the small town of uvalde to its knees. 19 children. now identified. and two beloved teachers. gunned down in an elementary school. while authorities confirming all of them were inside a single classroom. led by irma garcia and eva mirales friends and co teachers for the past five years, a uvalde veteran, molding young lines for the last 23 years and an avid hiker and the fun of the party. mirales a hero, citing law enforcement, who told them she was seen using her body to shield the kids from the attack. the young girls caught short offering a glimpse of the bright