Uvalde school officials released new files on the Robb Elementary shooting, which killed 19 children and two teachers. The documents, including emails, texts, and shooter records, were released after a legal battle.
The files detail the shooter, Salvador Ramos, who was initially considered a bright student but struggled later in school, dropping out before the attack. The release aligns with previous reports highlighting his isolation and bullying.
The documents also include the personnel file of police chief Pete Arredondo, whose response was heavily criticized. Text messages between Arredondo and another officer before the shooting are included.
The files also contain a message of support for Arredondo from a parent and an email from a teacher, Lynn Deming, who described the harrowing experience of protecting her students during the shooting and feeling ignored afterward. The release followed a lawsuit by media organizations.
5 Comments
Michelangelo
We owe it to the victims to understand how this could happen. Knowledge is the first defense against future tragedies.
eliphas
Thank you to the media for uncovering these details. Knowing how the shooter was treated might help identify warning signs in the future.
paracelsus
It's important for the community to see how the system failed these children and their teachers. Let's dig deeper to fix it!
eliphas
The scrutiny of the police response is necessary. We need to ensure our first responders are trained to act in these situations.
anubis
The system failed those kids, and now we’re just left with more details about their tragic fate. What good does this do?