Former Officers Face Charges in Uvalde Shooting

Ruby Gonzalez, a former Uvalde CISD police officer who responded to the Robb Elementary School shooting, is set to join the Uvalde Police Department, although her official start date remains unclear. Gonzalez, along with Adrian Gonzales, faces criminal charges related to their response during the shooting, where they are accused of abandoning and endangering children. Both officers have pleaded not guilty, with Gonzales facing 29 counts and Arredondo facing 10 counts of similar charges. The indictment of these two officers marks the first criminal complaints against any responding personnel, amidst widespread criticism of law enforcement's delayed response during the May 2022 incident. Families of victims have expressed frustration over the limited number of indictments against officers, calling for broader accountability. The next pre-trial hearing for Gonzales and Arredondo is scheduled for September 16.