Multiple 911 calls had been made while the teenager went on a rampage. Officers said they had delayed entering the Texas school because they did not believe it was still an "active shooter" situation. Now, the slow reaction by the police is being widely criticised.
Daniel Defense, a family-owned and privately-held firearms manufacturer in Georgia, has its tweets protected as only its followers can see the tweets. A follow request is granted only when it is approved by the Twitter user. However, the screenshot of the controversial ad is not out in the open on social media. Thr Instagram profile is, however, open. But, the said ad was not seen when last checked.
Daniel Defense, however, has a message on the Texas school Shooting. The official website welcomes its viewers with a pop-up message.
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic events in Texas this week. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and community devastated by this evil act. As reported in Governor Abbott’s press conference, it is our understanding that the firearm used in the attack was manufactured by Daniel Defense. We will cooperate with all federal, state, and local law enforcement authorities in their investigations," it says.
“We will keep the families of the victims and the entire Uvalde community in our thoughts and our prayers," the statement by Daniel Defense adds.