2 juveniles hospitalized after suspected gang-related shooting in Uvalde

Two juveniles were hospitalized after a possible gang-related shooting Thursday in Uvalde.

The Uvalde Police Department said on Facebook that it got a call at 5:30 p.m. about a shooting in Uvalde Memorial Park at 401 E. Main Street.

The two juveniles injured are being treated at San Antonio hospitals, the department said.

Uvalde police did not provide any additional information about the circumstances around the shooting.

The Texas Department of Public Safety said on Twitter that it was working with local authorities to investigate the shooting, and that incident was suspected to be gang-related.

Gov. Greg Abbott said in a written statement that he directed DPS to conduct patrol operations in gang hotspots, send an additional six DPS units who will work around the clock, and deploy special agents to target five gangs operating in Uvalde.

Abbott said he is also working on coordinating an anti-gang effort with the city.

“I was outraged to learn that gang violence has endangered the Uvalde community and innocent Texans this evening,” Abbott said. “Gang violence has no place here in Texas, and we will bring the full force of justice down on these heinous criminals.”

The scene of the shooting is just over a mile from Robb Elementary School, where an 18-year-old gunman fatally shot 19 children and two teachers in May.

Anyone with information about Thursday’s shooting can contact Uvalde police at 830-278-9147 or through the department’s Facebook page. The department said calls and tips can remain anonymous.