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       In the hours after a lone gunman killed 19 children and two adults at a Texas elementary school on Tuesday, the victims have begun to be identified.

       While some families made desperate pleas online to help find their missing children, other families mourned the loss of loved ones following the massacre at Robb Elementary School in the town of Uvalde, a seven-square-mile community located about 85 miles west of San Antonio.

       Some names of those killed began to emerge by nightfall on Tuesday, many accompanied by photos of smiling children.

       Eva Mireles, fourth-grade teacher

       Fourth-grade teacher Eva Mireles was identified as a victim in a school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022. (Courtesy of Mireles Family and Lydia Martinez Delgado / Local News X / TMX)

       Eva Mireles, 44, was a fourth-grade teacher at the elementary school. Mireles was remembered as a mother and a wife with an "adventurous" spirit.

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       "She was adventurous. I would definitely say those wonderful things about her. She is definitely going to be very missed," said 34-year-old relative Amber Ybarra, of San Antonio.

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       Fourth-grade teacher Eva Mireles was identified as a victim in a school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022. (Courtesy of Mireles Family and Lydia Martinez Delgado / Local News X / TMX)

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       Fourth-grade teacher Eva Mireles was identified as a victim in a school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022. (Courtesy of Mireles Family and Lydia Martinez Delgado / Local News X / TMX)

       Uziyah Garcia, 8-year-old student

       Uziyah Garcia, an 8-year-old student, was confirmed killed by his grandfather, Manny Renfro.

       This March 2022 photo provided by Manny Renfro shows his grandson, Uziyah Garcia, while on spring break in San Angelo, Texas. (Manny Renfro via AP)

       "The sweetest little boy that I’ve ever known," Renfro said. "I’m not just saying that because he was my grandkid."

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       Renfro recalled Uziyah last visited him in San Angelo during spring break, and described how they had enjoyed playing football together.

       The 8-year-old was among those killed in Tuesday’s shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. (Manny Renfro via AP)

       "We started throwing the football together and I was teaching him pass patterns. Such a fast little boy and he could catch a ball so good," Renfro said. "There were certain plays that I would call that he would remember and he would do it exactly like we practiced."

       Xavier Lopez, 10-year-old student

       Xavier Lopez, a 10-year-old student, was mourned by family members who learned of his death.

       Xavier’s cousin, 54-year-old Lisa Garza of Arlington, Texas, said that he was looking forward to spending the summer months swimming.

       Fourth-grader Xavier Lopez, 10, was killed when a gunman broke into Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on May 24, 2022. (Courtesy of the family. (Fox News/Paul Best))

       "He was just a loving 10-year-old little boy, just enjoying life, not knowing that this tragedy was going to happen today," she said. "He was very bubbly, loved to dance with his brothers, his mom. This has just taken a toll on all of us."

       Xavier’s uncle, Benito Martinez, told Fox News Digital that his nephew was a quirky kid, and reminded parents to treasure their loved ones.

       "For everybody else that has kids out here, cherish these moments just like your parents cherished you every day," Martinez said. "Tomorrow’s not promised, so make today worth it."

       Amerie Jo Garza, 10-year-old student

       Amerie Jo Garza, 10, had just celebrated making the honor roll in her fourth-grade class, according to a photo obtained by KSAT-TV. Amerie Jo’s father confirmed on Facebook that his daughter was killed after a desperate 7-hour search to find her, the outlet reported.

       Angel Garza wrote on Facebook: "Thank you everyone for the prayers and help trying to find my baby. She’s been found. 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. Watch over your baby brother for me."

       Garza later posted: "I will never be happy or complete again."

       Annabelle Guadalupe Rodriguez, 10-year-old student

       Annabelle Guadalupe Rodriguez, 10, who did not make contact with her family in the hours after the shooting, was among those who died, her father told Fox 7 Austin.

       Elijah Cruz Torres, a 10-year-old student

       Elijah Cruz Torres, 10, was also unaccounted for in the hours following the shooting spree. The 4th-grade student’s grandfather told Fox News on Tuesday the family is worried she is dead.

       Elijah Cruz Torres, a 10-year-old student at Robb Elementary School, was killed in the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, her family told Fox News. (Photo courtesy of the family)

       Elijah's family confirmed her death to Fox News on Wednesday morning.

       Eliahna Garcia, 10-year-old student

       Relatives of 10-year-old Eliahna Garcia learned late Tuesday that she was among those killed, her aunt, Siria Arizmemdi said.

       This undated handout photo provided by Siria Arizmendi shows her niece, Eliahna García, who is among those killed Tuesday in a shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. (Siria Arizmendi via AP)

       "She was very happy and very outgoing," Arizmendi, a fifth-grade teacher at Flores Elementary School in the same school district, said Wednesday. "She loved to dance and play sports. She was big into family, enjoyed being with the family."

       Jayce Carmelo Luevanos, 10-year-old student

       Jayce Carmelo Luevanos, one of the victims of the mass shooting Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, is seen in this undated photo obtained from social media. (Silguero's And Luevanos' Family/via Reuters)

       Jayce Carmelo Luevanos reportedly did not want to go to school Tuesday.

       "Still can't believe that we're never gonna see you again," his aunt wrote on Facebook.

       Jaliah Nicole Silguero, 10-year-old student

       Jailah Silguero, one of the victims of the mass shooting Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, is seen in this undated photo obtained from social media. (Silguero's And Luevanos' Family/via Reuters)

       Jaliah Nicole Silguero was the cousin of Jayce Carmelo Luevanos.

       Her mother, Veronica Luevanos, told Univision that her daughter did not want to go to school Tuesday and that she sensed something bad was going to happen.

       "Fly high baby girl," her mother wrote on Facebook.

       Tess Mata, 10-year-old student

       Tess Mata, one of the victims of the mass shooting Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, is seen in this undated photo obtained from social media. (Courtesy of Tess Mata's Family/via Reuters)

       Tess Mata, who went by Tessy, was a fourth-grader who loved TikTok dance videos, Ariana Grande and the Houston Astros, the Washington Post reported.

       Loved ones initially thought the lockdown at the elementary school was because of people possibly trying to flee police after crossing the southern border, her sister told the newspaper.

       "Sissy I miss you so much," Mata's sister, Faith wrote on Facebook.

       Alexandria Aniyah Rubio, fourth grade student

       Alexandria Aniyah Rubio, one of the victims of the mass shooting Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, is seen in this undated photo obtained from social media. (ourtesy of Alexandria Aniyah Rubio's Family/via Reuters)

       The mother of Alexandria Aniyah Rubio, a fourth grader at Robb Elementary, was full of pride when she posted a family photo on Facebook to boast about her daughter's "All-A honor roll" she received for excellent grades.

       "She also received the good citizen award," Kimberly Mata-Rubio wrote. "We told her we loved her and would pick her up after school. We had no idea this was goodbye."

       Jackie Cazares, 10-year-old student

       Jackie Cazares, one of the victims of the mass shooting Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, is seen in this undated photo obtained from social media (Jackie Cazares' Family/via REUTERS )

       Jackie Cazares was killed along with her cousin Annabelle Rodriguez, according to reports. The pair were also classmates at Robb Elementary.

       What we know so far

       Officials did not immediately reveal a motive, but they identified the assailant as 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, a resident of Uvalde. Law enforcement officials said Ramos acted alone and was killed by a Border Patrol agent who rushed into the school without waiting for backup.

       The assault at Robb Elementary School was the deadliest shooting at a U.S. grade school since a gunman killed 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, almost a decade ago.

       The Associated Press contributed to this report.