Border Patrol Criticized for Delays in Uvalde School Shooting Response

A federal report highlights training gaps, leadership failures, and communication breakdowns among law enforcement during the 2022 Uvalde tragedy.

A Department of Homeland Security report found that Border Patrol agents lacked adequate training and faced a chaotic scene without clear leadership.
Despite the involvement of nearly 200 Border Patrol officers, no command structure was established, leading to significant delays in confronting the shooter.
The report concluded that no Border Patrol agents violated any rules, and no disciplinary actions were recommended, causing frustration among victims' families.
The shooter remained inside the classroom for over 70 minutes before a Border Patrol-led tactical team neutralized him, resulting in the deaths of 19 students and 2 teachers.
Multiple investigations have criticized the overall law enforcement response, highlighting issues in training, communication, and urgency in establishing a command center.