Texas shooting: Death toll rises to 10

International Desk: The death toll following a school shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas has risen to 10, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday.

The governor said an additional 10 were injured.

Nothing can prepare a parent for the loss of a child," Abbott said during a press conference.

He asked "every parent out there" to "hold your children close tonight and let them know that you love them."

The suspected gunman has been identified as 17-year-old Dimitrios Pagourtzis. He was a student at Santa Fe High School. Pagourtzis is in custody. Two others, including one who was at the scene, remain persons of interest.

Two weapons were used in the attack: a shotgun and a .38 revolver. Both were legally owned by the suspect's father.

Agencies


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