Uvalde Approves $2M Settlement With Shooting Families

The Uvalde City Council unanimously approved a $2 million settlement with families of victims from the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting, with the payout covered by the city’s insurance. Families deliberately accepted the amount to avoid financially harming the community. The agreement also includes enhanced police training, new officer fitness standards, maintenance of victims’ graves, ongoing mental health support, the creation of a permanent memorial, and the establishment of May 24 as an annual Day of Remembrance. A committee for the memorial and increased transparency around related donations and expenditures are also part of the deal. Despite the settlement, families are continuing legal action against other parties, including Texas state police and companies involved in shipping the gunman’s weapon. City officials and families view the settlement as a crucial step toward healing and accountability.