Tewksbury Police Increase Presence At Schools After Texas Shooting

Tewksbury MA

25 May, 2022

12:27 PM

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TEWKSBURY, MA — Tewksbury Police will provide increased officer presence at all Tewksbury schools to help ease the fears of students, staff and families in response to the Texas elementary school shooting that claimed the lives of at least 19 students and two teachers on Tuesday. "Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with all those who are suffering from this senseless tragedy," said Tewksbury Police in a social media post. "It just doesn't make any sense. These kids didn't deserve this." The Tewksbury Police Department also brought their K-9 unit, Officer Waffles, to all the community schools to help comfort students and staff after the devastating tragedy. North street school students enjoying their visit from @TPDWaffles pic.twitter.com/VxPCbxYxsl— Tewksbury Police (@TewksburyPD) May 25, 2022 Patch has reached out to school officials to determine if any additional security measures are being taken in the wake of the Texas shootings.