January 1, Uvalde School Officer Acquitted After Deadly Shooting

Wyatt’s Take

• First trial over Uvalde shooting response ends in acquittal
• Jury finds Adrian Gonzales not guilty on all child endangerment charges
• Case underscores anger over law enforcement actions that day

A Texas jury found former Uvalde school police officer Adrian Gonzales not guilty of all charges in connection with the Robb Elementary School shooting. The jury spent seven hours deliberating before delivering their decision.

Gonzales was charged with 29 counts—one for each person lost in the attack. The defense argued he was made a scapegoat for broader failures during the tragedy.

Prosecutors claimed Gonzales knew about the gunman inside the school but did not do enough to confront him. The shooter, Salvador Ramos, was inside for over an hour before being stopped.

This case is the first trial linked to the failed law enforcement response in the attack. The former chief of Uvalde school police, Pete Arredondo, will also face trial for his role.

Keep standing up for the truth and don’t let headlines pass you by. Stay up to date, don’t forget what matters most here at home.

Wyatt Matters

When communities suffer, answers matter. Folks in Middle America expect responsibility from those sworn to protect their children, and every trial like this brings hope that accountability will come—no matter how long it takes.

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