California City Weighs on Adding Armed Security After Fatal Texas Shooting; Grandmother of Uvalde Shooter Released From Hospital

A California city is considering enforcing armed security among their schools following the tragic Uvalde shooting in Texas that killed more than a dozen of children and two teachers.

As reported by SMDP, the City of Malibu citied its "large, difficult-to-secure exurban campuses and slow law enforcement response times" as the reason behind heightening the security in its four public school campuses for the first time.

According to Fox News, the schools that fall within the Santa Monica-Malibu School District (SMMUSD), specifically Malibu Elementary, Webster Elementary, and Malibu's Middle and High Schools, are considering the said move in the aftermath of the tragedy.

Despite the plans of the California city to enforce the said program, the estimate of its cost was still unclear. However, Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Silverstein noted that the citizens should demand the school district fund the said program.

"Demand it, not just request them and take their answer, 'No' - demand it, and if necessary, consider legal action to require it because it is their responsibility to keep our school students safe," Silverstein noted.

Meanwhile, the school district said in a statement to a local newspaper that they support the plan, but the program would be initially covered by the city.

The said schools located in Malibu are served by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

In a Tuesday statement, SMMUSD Superintendent Ben Drati said they are thrilled to collaborate with the LASD to enhance the security and responsiveness around Malibu schools.

"We appreciate this joint effort to improve patrolling, response time, and intervention in emergencies or threats to our campuses and thank Malibu City Council for the initial funding for this pilot," Drati added.

Texas Shooting: Uvalde Gunman's Grandmother

Also on Wednesday, the grandmother of the Texas shooter, Salvador Ramos, which he shot before firing in Uvalde's Robb Elementary School, got out of the hospital.

The grandmother, identified as 66-year-old Celia Gonzales, got out of the healthcare facility in San Antonio a month after she was shot by Ramos, Reuters reported.

It can be recalled that the grandmother was shot by her grandson in her face in their home. Ramos' grandfather previously shared that his wife had a bullet pierce her jaw and upper cheek. He added that his wife needed a "significant reconstructive surgery."

The grandmother's release was announced by University Health in San Antonio.

The hospital also pointed out that the only remaining patient from the shooting in Uvalde was a 10-year-old girl who was "upgraded to good condition."

Texas: Tragic Uvalde School Shooting

The Texas shooting in Uvalde's Robb Elementary School occurred on May 24. The shooting sparked after Salvador Ramos entered the site carrying an AR-15 rifle.

At least 19 children and two teachers died after Ramos was fired at the said school.

Uvalde City will hold a special city council on Thursday, where the shooting in Robb Elementary School will be discussed.

Meanwhile, Governor Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday that Texas approved $105.5 million for improving school safety and mental health resources.

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Written By: Joshua Summers

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