Heartbreaking images of the young children killed in the Texas school massacre have been released for the first time.
Two boys and two girls have been identified so far after evil teenager, Salvador Ramos, opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Texas on May 24.
The death toll continued to rise throughout the night, with at least 19 children and three adults, including one teacher, confirmed to have been killed in the horrifying incident.
Daily Star reports that several more have been reported missing by their families.
One of the first victims was confirmed by his family to be Xavier Lopez, aged ten, who was a fourth grade student at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas.
According to Xavier's cousin, his mum last saw him at an awards ceremony just hours before the shooting.
A family friend confirmed late on Tuesday night that Makenna Lee Elrod, ten, had been killed following a her dad, Brandon Elrod's fears that "she may not be alive".
Before Makenna's death was confirmed, Brandon told KTRK that he was "on the way to the funeral home" because "we can't find my daughter".
He added: "It's pretty sad what this world's coming to."
A devastated mum of Makenna's friend took to Facebook to share a tribute for the ten-year-old.
Pilar Newberry wrote: "Sweet Makenna Rest in Paradise!! My heart is shattered as my daughter Chloe loved her so much!!
"I’ll never forget how excited she was to meet a new friend from a different school! Just a few weeks ago she got a friendship bracelet from her at the ballpark and she wears it everyday!
"When she wakes up tomorrow she’s going to be devastated.
"Praying so hard for her sweet family!!!!"
Bereaved father Angel Garza told loved ones on social media how his daughter Amerie Jo was taken from him in the massacre and urged others not to take family for granted.
Angel said: "My little love is now flying high with the angels above. Please don’t take a second for granted. Hug your family. Tell them you love them. I love you Amerie Jo."
Sick Salvador Ramos also took the life of Eliahana 'Elijah Cruz' Torres, ten, whose grandfather told Fox News that she tried to avoid going into school on Tuesday.
Parents Steven Garcia and Jennifer Lugo learned their daughter, Ellie, was also killed after she had been missing for several hours.
Steven wrote on Facebook: "It’s hard to issue out a statement on anything right now my mind is going at 1000 miles per hour… but I do wanna send our thoughts and prayers to those who also didn’t make it home tonight!!!
"Our Ellie was a doll and was the happiest ever. Mom and Dad love you never forget that and please try and stay by our side."
Uziyah Garcia, nine, was also killed as several more schoolchildren remain missing since the shooting.
Federico Torres told KHOU that he was desperately looking for his son Rogelio Torres after officials at the local hospital and civic centre had no information on his whereabouts.
Nevaeh Bravo's is also among those missing, according to her cousin who wrote on Twitter : "We cannot find her and are very worried."
Annabelle Guadalupe Rodriguez's concerned dad shared a photo of her and asked for help on social media as she was yet to be identified at the school.
Teachers Irma Garcia and Eva Mireles were both shot dead at the school.
Irma's nephew, John described her as a "hero" in an impassioned tweet.
He wrote: "My tia did not make it, she sacrificed herself protecting the kids in her classroom, i beg of you to keep my family including all of her family in y’all’s prayers , IRMA GARCIA IS HER NAME and she died a HERO."
Mr Mireles had worked in the education system for 17 years and described herself on the school website as an active runner, hiker and, sometimes, biker.
She leaves behind husband and police officer Ruben Ruiz, 43.
Her aunt Lydia Martinez Delgado has said: "I'm furious that these shootings continue. These children are innocent. Rifles should not be easily available to all.
"This is my hometown, a small community of less than 20,000. I never imagined this would happen to especially loved ones...All we can do is pray hard for our country, state, schools, and especially the families of all."
A mobile morgue was photographed arrived outside the school as medical examiners took on the grim task of identifying the victims.
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