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In Texas’s 23rd District, incumbent Rep. Tony Gonzales faces challenger Brandon Herrera, a gun influencer known as “the AK Guy,” as Herrera runs on a pro-gun platform amid allegations that Gonzales had an affair with an aide who later killed herself, turning the Uvalde race into a clash over guns and accountability.
A Nueces County jury acquitted former Uvalde CISD police officer Adrian Gonzales on all 29 counts of child endangerment in the first criminal trial tied to the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting; prosecutors argued he delayed entering the hallway, while the defense said he acted reasonably given limited information, and the verdict delivered in Corpus Christi after about seven hours of deliberation leaves ongoing questions about accountability for the police response and other officers.
Witness testimony concluded in the Corpus Christi trial of former Uvalde school police officer Adrian Gonzales, who is charged with 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment for allegedly failing to stop the gunman in the first minutes of the Robb Elementary attack; closing arguments are set for Wednesday before jurors deliberate. Gonzales maintains he did not freeze and never saw the gunman, while prosecutors say every second counts; the defense rested after two witnesses and Gonzales did not testify.
Velma Duran, Irma Garcia's sister and a first-grade teacher, attended Adrian Gonzales' trial in Corpus Christi and described the emotional toll of the proceedings, the absence of indictments for the teachers, and her fear that genuine accountability for the Uvalde tragedy may never come, while she remains barred from the courtroom and watches from afar.
Jurors in the Uvalde trial heard a videotaped interview with former school district police officer Adrian Gonzales the day after the Robb Elementary massacre, in which he described what he did and suggested he was focused on a coach and the shooter’s direction; he said, “that was my mistake,” a line prosecutors cite to show he failed to delay or distract the gunman. The testimony, part of ongoing questions about law enforcement response during the 77 minutes the shooter was inside the building, came amid emotional courtroom moments, including a disruption by the sister of slain teacher Irma Garcia. Other witnesses described doors left unlocked and how different responders and teachers acted during the attack, while defense arguments emphasized policies and whether Gonzales could have acted differently under stress. The trial continues to scrutinize the actions of Gonzales and other officers in the lead-up to and during the massacre.
In Corpus Christi, Texas, the trial of former Uvalde police officer Adrian Gonzales enters its second week after elementary teacher Arnulfo Reyes testifies about the 2022 Robb Elementary massacre. Gonzales faces 29 counts of endangering or abandoning a child for allegedly failing to follow active shooter protocols during the attack. Prosecutors say the gunman remained outside for about 77 minutes before responders arrived; if convicted on all counts, Gonzales could face six months to two years in jail and fines up to $10,000 per count. Cross-examination of Reyes continued as the proceedings unfolded.
Jurors in Uvalde saw graphic photos from the classroom where students were killed during the trial of officer Adrian Gonzales, who is charged with child endangerment for allegedly ignoring training during the police response to the 2022 school shooting that resulted in 21 deaths. The photos, which showed blood, shell casings, and damage from the shooting, were admitted as evidence despite objections, and the courtroom experienced emotional reactions from families and jurors alike.
A former Uvalde educator testified emotionally about the chaos during the 2022 school shooting, describing her efforts to alert police and protect students, while also recounting her fears and the trauma experienced. The trial of officer Adrian Gonzales, accused of child endangerment for his response, continues amid contentious courtroom proceedings and witness testimonies.
The trial of former Uvalde police officer Adrian Gonzales has taken a dramatic turn after a key witness, a teacher, changed her testimony, prompting a halt in proceedings and raising the possibility of a mistrial. Gonzales faces child endangerment charges related to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting, with prosecutors arguing he failed to act, while the defense claims he was not responsible. The case is significant as it tests accountability for law enforcement actions during the tragedy.
A former Uvalde school police officer, Adrian Gonzales, is on trial for failing to protect children during the 2022 school shooting, facing charges of child endangerment. The trial, expected to last two weeks, follows a delayed law enforcement response that has drawn public and family scrutiny, highlighting issues of police accountability and the tragic aftermath of the attack that killed 21 people. Gonzales pleads not guilty, and the case underscores the challenges in prosecuting law enforcement for inaction in such crises.
The trial of former Uvalde police officer Adrian Gonzales begins, charged with failing to respond adequately during the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting that resulted in 21 deaths. Prosecutors allege he neglected his duty by not engaging the shooter despite knowing his location, marking a rare case of holding law enforcement accountable for their response to a mass shooting. The case could set a precedent for police accountability in such incidents.
Nearly three and a half years after the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary, a new school, Legacy Elementary, has opened in Uvalde with enhanced security features and a memorial tree honoring the victims, symbolizing both a new beginning and ongoing remembrance for the community.
Newly released videos from the 2022 Uvalde school shooting show police commander Pete Arredondo attempting to negotiate with the gunman for over 30 minutes, despite protocols suggesting officers should have neutralized the threat immediately. The footage highlights delays and confusion during the response, which may have contributed to the tragic loss of life, and is central to ongoing investigations and Arredondo's upcoming trial.
Documents reveal that Uvalde police chief Pete Arredondo did not follow active shooter response training during the 2022 Uvalde massacre, where 19 children and 2 adults were killed, and he waited 77 minutes to confront the gunman, despite training emphasizing immediate action. The release of these records comes amid ongoing legal proceedings and public demand for transparency.
The Uvalde school district released detailed records of the 2022 classroom shooting, revealing the gunman's troubled academic history and the slow law enforcement response, including the actions of police chief Pete Arredondo, amidst ongoing legal battles and public scrutiny.