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Former Uvalde officer acquitted over police response to Robb Elementary shooting

A Texas jury has acquitted former Uvalde officer Adrian Gonzales of child endangerment charges related to his response during the Robb Elementary School shooting in May 2022. The case marked the first trial concerning the delayed law enforcement response, which saw a significant delay before officers engaged the shooter.

Former Uvalde officer acquitted over police response to Robb Elementary shooting

Credit: Theguardian

Key Highlights

  • Adrian Gonzales was acquitted of child endangerment charges after a trial.
  • The jury deliberated for about seven hours before reaching a verdict.
  • The 2022 shooting resulted in the deaths of 19 students and two teachers.
  • Nearly 400 officers responded, but it took 77 minutes to confront the shooter.
  • Gonzales faced 29 counts related to allegations of abandoning and endangering victims.
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Sources

  1. Texas jury clears police officer for Uvalde school shooting response
  2. Former Uvalde officer acquitted over police response to Robb Elementary shooting

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