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Uvalde Police Chief Resigns After Report Clears Officers in School Shooting Response

The resignation follows a controversial report that found Uvalde officers did not violate policy during the Robb Elementary massacre, sparking outrage among victims' families.

  • Uvalde Police Chief Daniel Rodriguez resigns, effective April 6, following a report that cleared local officers of wrongdoing in the Robb Elementary School shooting response.
  • The resignation comes amid ongoing criticism and calls for accountability from victims' families and community members over the police response to the massacre.
  • A city-commissioned report by investigator Jesse Prado found that Uvalde officers did not violate policy or commit serious acts of misconduct during the shooting.
  • The report's findings have been met with outrage and disbelief by families of the victims, who demand further action and accountability.
  • Nearly 400 law enforcement officers from various agencies waited 77 minutes before confronting the gunman, leading to criticism of a failed leadership and response.
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