Crucial Equipment Shortfall Hindered Law Enforcement During Uvalde Tragedy
Uvalde, Texas – A vital lapse in equipment significantly undermined the police response to the tragic school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two teachers lost their lives. An investigation has revealed that law enforcement officers on the scene lacked access to adequate ballistic shields, which are crucial for safely confronting an active shooter. During the May 24 incident, officers hesitated to advance on the gunman, who had barricaded …