Uvalde school officer

Adrian Gonzales, a former school police officer involved in the delayed response to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting, pleaded not guilty to 29 felony counts of child endangerment during a court appearance. He and former police chief Pete Arredondo, who faces 10 similar counts, were indicted for failing to take action while a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers. Family members of victims expressed frustration over the limited charges, calling for accountability among more officers who were present that day. Both Gonzales and Arredondo, the only law enforcement officials indicted so far, face significant legal repercussions if convicted. The delays in confronting the shooter, who was in a classroom for over 70 minutes, have drawn widespread criticism from survivors and victims' families. As the legal proceedings continue, families vow to keep fighting for justice for their loved ones.