The uncle of the Uvalde school shooter who killed 19 students and two teachers pleaded with police to let him try to talk his nephew down in a 911 call released after the 2022 massacre. The shooter was already dead when the uncle made the call. The city of Uvalde, Texas, released videos and 911 calls related to the shooting following a legal dispute with news organizations. The delayed response by law enforcement, where many officers waited over an hour before confronting the gunman, has been criticized as a major failure. The slow response led to federal and state investigations into issues such as training, communication, and leadership during the shooting. Families of the victims have called for accountability and two responding officers are facing criminal charges.
The police response to the school shooting involved a large number of officers, including U.S. Border Patrol agents and state police officials. While officers stood outside the classroom, students inside called 911 for help and parents pleaded for action. Eventually, a tactical team entered the classroom and killed the shooter. Despite criticism of the response, a report commissioned by the city defended the officers’ actions, stating that they showed strength and level-headed thinking during the chaotic situation. Some families of the victims have filed lawsuits against law enforcement, social media, online gaming companies, and the gun manufacturer involved in the shooting.
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