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Houston's KHOU wades through what they've been able to verify about the Santa Fe High School shooting and what's just rumor. USA TODAY

Rockets guard Chris Paul didn't want to discuss the NBA playoffs without first sharing his thoughts about Friday's school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas, near Houston.

“First and foremost, aside from the playoffs going on, which is minor compared to what is taking place down in Santa Fe,” Paul said per the Houston Chronicle. “Our prayers going out to the victims and the families having to deal with that situation...

"This is minor compared to what those people are dealing with.”

A law enforcement official, who was not authorized to comment publicly, told USA TODAY that nine students and one adult were killed at Santa Fe High School, and a 17-year-old suspect was in custody.

Paul and the Rockets are preparing for Sunday's Game 3 against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland. The Rockets tied the Western Conference finals with Wednesday's win in Houston.

Paul added that something must be done about school shootings.

“It’s scary that’s becoming a norm here," the 33-year-old said. "We got to do something about it. Yeah, I can’t imagine something like that taking place with my kids.”

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Santa Fe High School junior Guadalupe Sanchez, 16,
Santa Fe High School junior Guadalupe Sanchez, 16, cries in the arms of her mother, Elida Sanchez, after reuniting with her at a meeting point at a nearby Alamo Gym following a shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas, May 18, 2018.  MICHAEL CIAGLO/HOUSTON CHRONICLE AP
People gather by the Barnett Intermediate School where
People gather by the Barnett Intermediate School where parents are gathering to pick up their children following a shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas, May 18, 2018.   MARIE D. DE JESUS/HOUSTON CHRONICLE VIA AP
Students are emotional as they gather by the Barnett
Students are emotional as they gather by the Barnett Intermediate School where parents are gathering to pick up their children following a shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas, May 18, 2018.   MARIE D. DE JESUS/HOUSTON CHRONICLE VIA AP
Two women pray outside the family reunification site
Two women pray outside the family reunification site following a shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas, May 18, 2018.  JENNIFER REYNOLDS/THE GALVESTON COUNTY DAILY NEWS VIA AP
People react as they leave the family unification center
People react as they leave the family unification center at the Alamo Gym, following a shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas, May 18, 2018.   DAVID J. PHILLIP/AP
People react outside the unification center at the
People react outside the unification center at the Alamo Gym, following a shooting at Santa Fe High School May 18, 2018, in Santa Fe, Texas.   DAVID J. PHILLIP/AP
Santa Fe High School senior Logan Roberds talks to
Santa Fe High School senior Logan Roberds talks to reporters outside the Alamo Gym where students and parents wait to reunite following a shooting at Santa Fe High School Friday, May 18, 2018, in Santa Fe, Texas.   DAVID J. PHILLIP/AP
A man hugs a woman outside the Alamo Gym where parents
A man hugs a woman outside the Alamo Gym where parents wait to reunite with their children following a shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas, May 18, 2018.  MICHAEL CIAGLO/HOUSTON CHRONICLE VIA AP
A woman prays in the grass outside the Alamo Gym where
A woman prays in the grass outside the Alamo Gym where parents wait to reunite with their kids following a shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas, May 18, 2018.   MICHAEL CIAGLO/HOUSTON CHRONICLE VIA AP
A women talks on her phone following a shooting at
A women talks on her phone following a shooting at Santa Fe High School Friday, in Santa Fe, Texas, May 18, 2018.   STEVE GONZALES/HOUSTON CHRONICLE VIA AP
Santa Fe High School staff react as they gather in
Santa Fe High School staff react as they gather in the parking lot of a gas station following a shooting at the school in Santa Fe, Texas, May 18, 2018.  JENNIFER REYNOLDS/THE GALVESTON COUNTY DAILY NEWS VIA AP
A woman reacts while making a phone call outside the
A woman reacts while making a phone call outside the Alamo Gym where parents wait to reunite with their children following a shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas, Friday, May 18, 2018.   MICHAEL CIAGLO/HOUSTON CHRONICLE VIA AP
Police officers in tactical gear move through the scene
Police officers in tactical gear move through the scene at Santa Fe High School after a shooting May 18, 2018, in Santa Fe, Texas.  KEVIN M. COX/THE GALVESTON COUNTY DAILY NEWS VIA AP
A Santa Fe Police officer consoles others after a shooting
A Santa Fe Police officer consoles others after a shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas May 18, 2018.   JENNIFER REYNOLDS/THE GALVESTON COUNTY DAILY NEWS VIA AP
A Pearland Police armored vehicle stands ready in front
A Pearland Police armored vehicle stands ready in front of Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas, in response to a shooting May 18, 2018.  KEVIN M COX/THE GALVESTON COUNTY DAILY NEWS VIA AP
In this image taken from video emergency personnel
In this image taken from video emergency personnel and law enforcement officers respond to a high school near Houston after an active shooter was reported on campus, in Santa Fe, Texas, May 18, 2018.  KTRK-TV ABC13 VIA AP
In this image made from video, people stand near school
In this image made from video, people stand near school buses outside Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas, May 18, 2018. An active shooter was reported on campus Friday.   KTRK-TV ABC13 VIA AP
In this image taken from video, law enforcement officers
In this image taken from video, law enforcement officers respond to a high school near Houston after an active shooter was reported on campus, in Santa Fe, Texas.  KTRK-TV ABC13, AP
In this image taken from video, law enforcement officers
In this image taken from video, law enforcement officers respond to a high school near Houston after an active shooter was reported on campus, in Santa Fe, Texas.  KTRK-TV ABC13, AP
In this image taken from video, law enforcement officers
In this image taken from video, law enforcement officers respond to a high school near Houston after an active shooter was reported on campus, in Santa Fe, Texas.  KTRK-TV ABC13, AP
In this image taken from video, law enforcement officers
In this image taken from video, law enforcement officers respond to a high school near Houston after an active shooter was reported on campus, in Santa Fe, Texas.  KTRK-TV ABC13, AP

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