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crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Uvalde Grand Jury Considers Indictments in Robb Elementary Shooting"

A grand jury in Uvalde County will consider potential charges related to law enforcement's handling of the Robb Elementary mass shooting in May 2022, following a scathing DOJ report that highlighted "cascading failures" in the response. The report criticized the delay in engaging the gunman and emphasized the need for immediate recognition of the incident as an active shooter situation. Victims' families expressed gratitude for the federal investigation but called for more transparency regarding individual officers' actions. The exact focus of the grand jury's review remains unclear, with some urging the district attorney to pursue criminal charges against officers involved.

via KERA News|
#crime-and-justice#doj-report#grand-jury
crime-and-justice2 years ago

"Special Grand Jury to Review Uvalde School Shooting Investigation and DOJ Report"

A grand jury has been empaneled to review whether law enforcement officers should face criminal charges for their response to the 2022 Robb Elementary shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 students and 2 teachers were killed. This comes after a Department of Justice report criticized the response as a "cascading failures" in tactics, communications, and preparedness. The 38th Judicial District Attorney's office is leading the criminal probe, and a dozen people have been selected to serve on the Uvalde County grand jury, which is expected to spend at least six months on the investigation.

via ABC News|
#crime-and-justice#criminal-investigation#grand-jury
crime2 years ago

"Judge Demands Release of Uvalde School Shooting Evidence and Investigation Footage"

A state district court judge in Austin has ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to release records, including unredacted body-worn camera footage and other investigative material, related to the law enforcement response to the May 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School. The request for information was filed by media organizations under the Texas Public Information Act, but DPS officials had refused to release them citing a pending investigation exemption. The judge's ruling requires DPS to disclose the records within 20 days, but the agency has until December 28 to file an appeal, which could further delay the release.

via KSAT San Antonio|
#crime#media-lawsuit#pending-investigation-exemption
politics2 years ago

Former Uvalde mayor Cody Smith triumphs in mayoral race overshadowed by Robb Elementary shooting

Cody Smith, a former mayor and senior vice president at First State Bank of Uvalde, has been elected as the next mayor of Uvalde, Texas. Smith, who previously served on the city council and was first elected mayor in 2008, will fill the remaining year of Don McLaughlin's term as he runs for the Texas House of Representatives. The election took place in the shadow of the Robb Elementary School shooting, with Kimberly Mata-Rubio, the mother of one of the victims, running against Smith. Despite her loss, Mata-Rubio expressed gratitude for the support and is considering another campaign in 2024. The community hopes that the new mayor will help heal the community and address the issues surrounding the law enforcement response to the shooting.

via Texas Public Radio|
#cody-smith#kimberly-mata-rubio#mayoral-election