Former Uvalde school police officials charged after school shooting response
The charges come more than two years after a teenage gunman killed 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School.
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The charges come more than two years after a teenage gunman killed 19 students and two teachers at Robb Elementary School.
Family members of Uvalde school shooting victims also said they're filing lawsuits against dozens of Texas Department of Public Safety officers and Uvalde's school district.
Assistant Chief of Police Homer Delgado will be named interim chief of police, Smith said.
The Justice Department's report points to "cascading failures" by the police chief and other law enforcement responding to the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 4, 2022.
President Joe Biden is set to address the nation Wednesday and mark one year since a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Through their grief, the families of victims have found the strength to demand changes in gun laws, more school safety and greater accountability.
The school district's police department has faced heavy criticism since the mass shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers.
Those who've experienced mass violence say the state isn't doing enough to prevent future incidents, while law enforcement officials tell CBS News state law makes it easy for criminals to get guns.
Families of the victims of the Uvalde protested at the Texas state capital today to ask the governor to raise the minimum age to purchase assault weapons.
Pete Arredondo was accused of making several critical mistakes during the May shooting that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
Survivors of the Uvalde school shooting were given a purple heart medal Saturday.
It may be summer break for Minnesota students, but there are people across the state working right now to keep them safe during the school year.
The report also found that some of the 21 victims, which included 19 children, likely "could have been saved" had they received medical attention sooner.
The move marks the most considerable changes to U.S. gun laws in decades.
