Uvalde shooter's uncle begged to speak with gunman in newly released 911 recording
The uncle of the Uvalde, Texas, school shooter who killed 19 students and two teachers begged police to let him try to talk his nephew down, according to a 911 call included in a massive trove of recordings and transcripts released by city officials Saturday.
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The delayed response by UVALDE officials to the school shooting at Robb Elementary School in May 2022, where 19 students and two teachers were killed, has rightfully sparked outrage and condemnation. The failure of nearly 400 officers to confront the gunman promptly, despite being aware of the ongoing tragedy, raises serious questions about training, communication, leadership, and priorities. The criminal charges brought against former Uvalde school Police Chief Pete Arredondo and former school officer Adrian Gonzales, as well as reinstating a suspended Texas state trooper, highlight the need for accountability and reform within law enforcement. The families of the victims deserve justice and assurance that such failures will not be repeated in the future.