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What to know about the Uvalde school shooting's first trial over police response

The trial of former Uvalde schools police officer Adrian Gonzales is set to begin, focusing on his failure to act during the 2022 school shooting that resulted in 21 fatalities. Prosecutors argue that Gonzales, among the first responders, did not confront the shooter, contributing to the tragedy, while families of the victims seek accountability for the delayed police response.

What to know about the Uvalde school shooting's first trial over police response

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Key Highlights

  • Adrian Gonzales is charged with child abandonment and endangerment.
  • The shooting occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, in 2022.
  • Gonzales was one of nearly 400 officers who responded but did not engage the shooter for over an hour.
  • Families of the victims have been advocating for accountability for almost four years.
  • The trial represents the first criminal case related to the police response to the shooting.
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Sources

  1. Trial to begin for police officer charged in delayed response to Uvalde school shooting
  2. What to know about the Uvalde school shooting's first trial over police response

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