Texas school gunman walked in unobstructed – Police

Police say the gunman who attacked a school in Texas on Tuesday was able to enter the building unobstructed

Texas Ranger Victor Escalon said no armed guard challenged the teenage attacker and it is unclear if the school door was even locked.

Mr Escalon defended the police response amid mounting criticism of an apparent delay in confronting the gunman.

Witnesses were quoted as saying police were hesitant to confront the killer inside Uvalde’s Robb elementary school.

The attacker shot 19 students dead and two teachers, and injured at least 17 more people.

The latest details from police sharply contradict what was said at a news briefing two days ago.