The claim
The gap came to light only after the Uvalde massacre, when ProPublica and the Tribune started asking questions about reporting requirements for juveniles. The shooter was an 18-year-old who had passed a background check before buying two AR-15 semi-automatic rifles, despite what officials have described as a troubled mental health history. It is unclear if he was ever committed.
Rating
There was no prior awareness that in Texas a minor who turns 18 is able to buy firearms even if commited to a hospital a few months prior.
Reviewed by Culturalist Press ↗ ·
Original fact check ↗