UVALDE, Texas – The City of Uvalde recently released body-worn camera footage that offers a first glimpse into the response to a tragic event that occurred at Robb Elementary on May 24, 2022. About 70 minutes after a gunman entered the school and opened fire, authorities breached the classrooms to intervene. The records were made public in response to a lawsuit filed by news organizations, including KSAT TV, seeking records related to the police response to the massacre. In addition to body-worn camera footage, the city also released dashcam footage, emergency radio transmissions, 911 calls, and written records.
The body-worn camera footage from the Uvalde Police Department didn’t reveal new details about the massacre but confirmed that officers waited in the hallways while dispatch received 911 calls reporting the gunman in the school. The released records also included chilling 911 audio from children inside the classroom calling for help.
Tragically, the school shooting resulted in the loss of nineteen children and two teachers, making it the deadliest in Texas history. The footage included videos from body-worn cameras worn by five Uvalde Police Department officers who responded to the scene.
According to the 2022 interim report released by the Texas House of Representatives’ investigative committee on the shooting, twenty-five personnel from the Uvalde Police Department responded to the incident. One officer’s camera footage recorded the intense moment when officers stormed the classroom, ultimately ending the gunman’s life around 12:50 p.m.
The release of the footage has shed light on the bravery and quick response of the officers, showcasing the chaotic but determined efforts to save lives and bring the situation under control.
Warning: The videos contain distressing content and may not be suitable for all viewers.
Body-worn camera footage from UPD Officer Randy Hill
Body-worn camera footage from UPD Officer Justin Mendoza
Body-worn camera footage from Staff Sgt. Eduardo Canales
Body-worn camera footage from UPD Officer Daniel Martinez
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