The Uvalde Police Department revealed this Wednesday that not all officer footage related to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting was submitted to news organizations as previously mandated by court order. This announcement follows the recent discovery of additional videos after a sizable batch of audio and video recordings from the Robb Elementary School tragedy was made public over the weekend. The city has commenced an internal probe to understand the oversight and determine accountability.
The footage, showing the delayed action by police during the rampage, detailing how officers waited over 70 minutes before intervening, has caused significant outrage. The city officials released the recordings after a protracted legal battle initiated by The Associated Press and other media channels. One Uvalde officer noted some footage was missing from his body camera, prompting the discovery of "several additional videos" yet to be released. These were subsequently handed over to District Attorney Christina Mitchell's office for further review.
Police Chief Homer Delgado emphasized the need for a full investigation, stating, "The Uvalde community and the public deserve nothing less." The community, especially the victims' families, has long demanded answers and accountability for the inadequate police response. The tragedy, one of the deadliest school shootings in US history, involved nearly 400 officers, including US Border Patrol agents and state police officials. They delayed action, leaving classrooms with dead and wounded children and teachers while frantic parents urged them to act. The materials released also included distressing 911 calls from teachers amid the chaos. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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