Prosecutors Rest Case Against Ex-Uvalde Officer Adrian Gonzales
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Corpus Christi, Texas — Prosecutors rested their case Tuesday against former Uvalde school police officer Adrian Gonzales after nine days of testimony and three dozen witnesses. He faces 29 child endangerment counts for the May 24, 2022 Robb Elementary shooting that killed 19 students, two teachers and wounded 10 others. Defense witnesses, including an eyewitness and a trainer, said Gonzales may not have seen the shooter and suffered tunnel vision. Prosecutors say he failed to follow training during critical minutes. Closing arguments and jury deliberations were scheduled to begin Wednesday. 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 MyCentralOregon.com, WEIS, 99.9 Y Country, 2 News Nevada and 710 KURV - The Valley's News/Talk Station.
Timeline of Events
- May 24, 2022: Robb Elementary shooting kills 19 students and two teachers.
- Authorities identify Adrian Gonzales as one of the first responding officers.
- State charges Gonzales with 29 counts of child abandonment/endangerment.
- Prosecutors present nine days of testimony and about three dozen witnesses.
- Defense presents eyewitness and expert testimony; closing arguments set and jury deliberations scheduled.
- Articles Published:
- 6
- Right Leaning:
- 1
- Left Leaning:
- 0
- Neutral:
- 5
- Distribution:
- Left 0%, Center 83%, Right 17%
Policy reviewers and training reform advocates may benefit from increased scrutiny of law enforcement response procedures and potential policy changes resulting from the trial.
Families of the victims, surviving students, and the Uvalde community continue to suffer the consequences of the May 24, 2022 attack and its aftermath.
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Prosecutors Rest Case Against Ex-Uvalde Officer Adrian Gonzales
MyCentralOregon.com WEIS 99.9 Y Country WEIS 2 News Nevada
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