Former Uvalde School Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Charges Stemming from 2022 Mass Shooting

Adrian Gonzales faces 29 counts related to his response during the Robb Elementary School tragedy that left 21 dead.

Gonzales is charged with abandoning and failing to protect children during the May 2022 shooting.
Families of the victims were present in court, seeking accountability for the delayed police response.
Former police chief Pete Arredondo also faces similar charges and has pleaded not guilty.
The indictment alleges Gonzales failed to follow active shooter training and did not engage the gunman.
This case marks a rare instance of law enforcement officers facing charges for inaction during a school shooting.