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Uvalde Families Confront Officers Charged in School Shooting

Emotions run high as former police chief and officer face court over response to tragic 2022 massacre.

  • Former Uvalde school district police chief Pete Arredondo and officer Adrian Gonzales face charges of child endangerment and abandonment.
  • The officers are accused of failing to act swiftly during the 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School, which left 19 children and two teachers dead.
  • Families of the victims expressed frustration and anger outside the courthouse, calling the officers 'cowards' for their inaction.
  • Arredondo and Gonzales have pleaded not guilty, arguing they followed protocol and did not have a legal duty to perform differently.
  • The case has highlighted significant lapses in law enforcement's response, with reports suggesting some children might have been saved with quicker intervention.
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