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Opening Statements, Witness Change Pause Uvalde Officer Trial

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Corpus Christi, Texas — Opening statements began Tuesday in the trial of former Uvalde school police officer Adrian Gonzales, who faces 29 counts of child endangerment tied to the May 24, 2022, Robb Elementary shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers. Prosecutors told jurors Gonzales failed to engage or delay the shooter, while defense attorneys said he acted on available information and sought help. Testimony from teacher Stephanie Hale prompted defense objections about undisclosed evidence, and a judge dismissed jurors for the day as attorneys prepare motions, including possible mistrial arguments. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 5 original reports from KPRC, Local3News.com, Idaho State Journal, thepeterboroughexaminer.com and KERA.

Timeline of Events

May 24, 2022 — Robb Elementary shooting kills 19 students and two teachers.
2022–2023 — Texas Rangers and prosecutors investigate law enforcement response and timelines.
Post-investigation — Adrian Gonzales indicted on 29 counts of child endangerment/abandonment.
This week — Opening statements delivered; prosecutors and defense presented conflicting accounts.
This week — Teacher testimony led to defense objections and judge halted proceedings pending motions.

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Who Benefited

A transparent judicial process and clarifying legal precedents may benefit victim families, policymakers, and law enforcement by establishing accountability and informing future training and protocols.

Who Impacted

Victims, families, the Uvalde community and students suffered severe loss and trauma from the May 24, 2022 shooting and its aftermath.

Expert Opinion

After reading and researching latest news.... The trial of former Uvalde officer Adrian Gonzales centers on whether he had sufficient information and opportunity to confront the shooter on May 24, 2022; recent testimony discrepancies and defense claims of undisclosed evidence prompted a temporary court recess while motions are prepared currently.

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