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As the press conference became increasingly tense, one reporter asked about reports “that some parents were asking to borrow police armor so they could make a counterassault on the school?”

I have heard that information. But we have not verified that yet,” Escalon responded.

“What part haven’t you verified?” shouted out another reporter.


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"Barricaded behind that — you guys have said that he was barricaded. Can you explain to us how he was barricaded and why you guys cannot breach that door?” asked another reporter.

“So, I have taken all your questions into consideration. We will be doing updates,” Escalon continued.

“We will be doing updates to answer those questions,” he added.

“You should be able to answer that question now, sir,” shot back one reporter.

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