Uvalde student pleaded with 911 dispatcher, ‘I don’t want to die,’ during mass shooting

The release of audio and video recordings from the May 24, 2022, shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, revealed the horror experienced by students and teachers during the massacre that left 19 students and two teachers dead. The delayed law enforcement response to the shooting, where nearly 400 officers waited over 70 minutes before confronting the gunman, has been heavily criticized. Families of the victims are seeking accountability for the slow police response. The release of information has reignited anger among the families, as the recordings show the waiting and delay in law enforcement action during the shooting. The police response included Border Patrol agents, state police officials, and school and city police, but many officers hesitated to breach the building, where terrified students and teachers were hiding. The gunman, 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, entered the school and opened fire, leading to a chaotic and tragic scene. The delayed response led to the ultimate fatality of Ramos and the subsequent criminal charges against two responding officers. Investigations have revealed numerous failures in law enforcement training, communication, and leadership that contributed to the tragedy. Families of the victims are seeking justice, accountability, and transparency from law enforcement and other entities involved in the shooting.

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