NBA family devastated by shooting at Texas elementary school

May 26, 2022 World Sports

The NBA released the following statement on Tuesday in response to the tragic shooting at a Texas elementary school that killed at least 18 children and injured others.

“The NBA family is devasted by the horrific shooting that took place today in Uvalde, Texas. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to the victims’ family and friends, and the entire Robb Elementary School and Uvalde community.” It was the deadliest shooting at a U.S. grade-school since a gunman killed 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, almost a decade ago.

Prior to Game 4 of the Western Conference finals in Dallas, Warriors coach Steve Kerr addressed Tuesday’s tragic shooting and urged Congress to mandate background checks for gun purchases.