Snopes Debunker - That Facebook post about Uvalde "oddities," U.S. gas price claims, and yet another "body double" conspiracy

​ WEDNESDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker June 8, 2022 Trouble Reading? View in Your Browser Today: That Facebook post about Uvalde "oddities," U.S. gas price claims, and yet another "body double" conspiracy ​ How Accurate Is the ‘More Oddities Re: TX School Shooter’ Facebook Post? Recently, Facebook users copied and pasted posts that began with the words, “More oddities re: TX school shooter.” These posts made a number of unsupported claims about Salvador Ramos, the 18-year-old gunman in the deadly school shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. Unverified rumors thrived in the aftermath of the tragic killing, as we previously reported. Nineteen children and two teachers died in the mass shooting, which took place on May 24, 2022. Jordan Liles reports. Read Now LAST CHANCE: Buy a bundle, become a member for life! Help us clear the warehouse and enjoy an ad-free Snopes for life! Shop Now Help Snopes Today Your subscription to the Snopes Debunker is just one of many ways your can support our team and back our mission. $5 $10 $20 $50 $100 $200 ​View More Options Fact Checks and Original Reporting Was US Average Gas Price in June 2022 the Highest It’s Ever Been? The per gallon average reached $4.96, with California drivers paying the most. Read Story. No, TikTok Video Doesn’t Show a Joe Biden ‘Double’ The "body double" conspiracy theory strikes again. Read Story. ADVERTISEMENT Go ad-free today. Become a member. Orangutan Grabs Man at Zoo. Here’s What We Know A video of an orangutan grabbing a zoo visitor who got too close to its cage went viral in June 2022. Read Story. Latest Fact Checks News Joshua Tree Park Closes Trail So Bighorn Sheep Can Get Water A popular hiking trail to an oasis in Joshua Tree National Park has been temporarily closed so bighorn sheep can get undisturbed access to water. Read More ‘We Build The Wall’ Trial Ends in Mistrial; Jury Deadlocked The mistrial in the prosecution of Timothy Shea was granted by U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres after the jury reported for a third time that it could not reach a verdict on any count. Read More Griner’s Fate Tangled Up with Other American Held in Russia The WNBA star's case is tangled up with that of a lesser-known American also imprisoned in Russia. Read More

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