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Jury Acquits Former Uvalde School Police Officer Today

PUBLISHED Jan 21, 2026, 10:21 PM ET

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Jury Acquits Former Uvalde School Police Officer Today

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Corpus Christi, Texas — A jury acquitted former Uvalde school police officer Adrian Gonzales on Jan. 21 after more than seven hours of deliberation in the trial over his response to the May 24, 2022, Robb Elementary School shooting. Jurors found Gonzales not guilty on all 29 child-endangerment counts, each carrying up to two years in prison. Prosecutors had argued he failed to confront the shooter during the attack that killed 19 children and two teachers; defense attorneys said he was unfairly blamed. The trial followed multiagency reviews of the law enforcement response. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Adyan K. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

May 24, 2022 — Robb Elementary shooting killed 19 children and two teachers.
2022–2023 — Multiagency reviews and a DOJ report criticized law-enforcement response.
Early Jan. 2026 — Adrian Gonzales stood trial on 29 child-endangerment counts.
Jan. 20, 2026 — Both prosecution and defense rested their cases.
Jan. 21, 2026 — Jury acquitted Gonzales after more than seven hours of deliberation.

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Who Benefited

The acquittal provided legal closure for Adrian Gonzales and his defense team, while prompting continued review and accountability efforts among law enforcement oversight bodies.

Who Impacted

Families of the victims and survivors continued to face emotional distress and frustration as criminal accountability claims against some officers were not upheld in this trial.