Art Acevedo, the Houston police chief, took to Facebook to state that he has hit rock bottom over repeated failures in curbing such violence.

"I know some have strong feelings about gun rights but I want you to know I've hit rock bottom and I am not interested in your views as it pertains to this issue. Please do not post anything about guns aren't the problem and there's little we can do," Acevedo said in his Facebook post.

He added, "This isn't a time for prayers, and study and inaction, it's a time for prayers, action and the asking of God's forgiveness for our inaction (especially the elected officials that ran to the cameras today, acted in a solemn manner, called for prayers, and will once again do absolutely nothing)."

The latest gun incident, which was reported in Santa Fe on Friday, killed at least 10 people, including eight students and two teachers.

One among the deceased was Sabika Sheikh, a Pakistani exchange student, who was due to fly back to her homeland and join her family ahead of next month's Eid celebrations.

Additionally, 13 others suffered injuries, with two said to be critical.

The shooter has been identified as 17-year-old Dmitrious Pagourtzis, who has since been arrested and charged with capital murder, reports said.

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