Wandle damaged the memorial at Rob Elementary School in Uwal this week, which was established to honor 19 children and two teachers who lost their lives 2022 in massacreSecond-largest primary school shooting in American history.
White wood affects Names of victims and grieved families According to the Uwalde Police Department, lost people were given barbarity for vandalism.
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“This act is not only insensitive, it is cruel, and it has caused more pain to families who have already tolerated unimaginable losses,” Ulde Police Chief Homer Delgado Said In a social media post. “To hurt families and all of them: We see you, we stand with you, and we share your heart break.”
Delgado said that the police was “working diligently” to identify the culprits. No immediate details were provided on barbarity or investigation.
“We will not tolerate these constant attacks on the dignity of our community, and we will catch those responsible accountable,” said Delgado.
Rob is elementary be closed Since May 24, 2022, shooting. An 18 -year -old alumni, Salvador Ramos, Salvador Ramos, was badly shot by law enforcement after barricading themselves in an class.
Delgado stated that the school’s site “is not just one place. It is a symbol of sorrow, flexibility and remembrance. To violate it, he has to violate itself the spirit of Ulade.”
“We are committed to protect this community – with compassion, with integrity, and with unbreakable resolution,” said delgado.
Uvalde is a city of about 15,000 people, located about 80 miles west of San Antonio.
In April, Uvalde city leaders approved Settlement of $ 2 million For families of shooting victims, to mark financial compensation before several cases that have been filed.
A Scary report It was issued by the MPs of Texas that more than 370 officials from various agencies responded to shooting, but the law enforcement waited 73 minutes to face the gunman. A Separate 2024 justice department report The response also found “a series of major failures”.
