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Justice Department report on police response to deadly Uvalde school shooting shows failures in leadership
Read full article: Justice Department report on police response to deadly Uvalde school shooting shows failures in leadershipThe May 2022 mass shooting led to the murders of 19 students and two educators in the town of Uvalde.
Division and lack of trust continues in Uvalde over no accountability, actions by law enforcement
Read full article: Division and lack of trust continues in Uvalde over no accountability, actions by law enforcementAll around Uvalde on Wednesday, there were questions over accountability and the lack of it.
Texas State Sen. Gutierrez to announce policy proposal for Uvalde community following Robb Elementary tragedy
Read full article: Texas State Sen. Gutierrez to announce policy proposal for Uvalde community following Robb Elementary tragedyTexas State Sen. Roland Gutierrez is expected to announce a new policy proposal for the Uvalde community following the recent massacre at Robb Elementary.
18-year-old ninth-grader, another student arrested after planning to ‘chain doors, shoot up’ Madison High School, documents say
Read full article: 18-year-old ninth-grader, another student arrested after planning to ‘chain doors, shoot up’ Madison High School, documents sayTwo Madison High School students were arrested Wednesday after authorities believe they were planning a school shooting for Friday, according to court documents.
‘Nothing can undo the pain’: US Attorney General announces team conducting critical incident review of mass shooting in Uvalde
Read full article: ‘Nothing can undo the pain’: US Attorney General announces team conducting critical incident review of mass shooting in UvaldeU.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced that a team of department officials and external experts will conduct a critical incident review of the Uvalde Police Department’s response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School on May 24.
Students, staff ‘not returning’ to Robb Elementary campus, Uvalde CISD says
Read full article: Students, staff ‘not returning’ to Robb Elementary campus, Uvalde CISD saysStudents and staff are "not returning" to Robb Elementary campus, the Uvalde CISD superintendent said in a letter released after the mass shooting in the small Texas town last week.
Shooter in Texas walked into elementary school ‘unobstructed’ through door that was apparently unlocked
Read full article: Shooter in Texas walked into elementary school ‘unobstructed’ through door that was apparently unlockedTexas authorities say the gunman who massacred 21 people at an elementary school was in the building for over an hour before he was killed by law enforcement officers.
‘Horrific and evil crime’: NRA says organization will reflect on mass shootings ahead of annual meeting in Houston
Read full article: ‘Horrific and evil crime’: NRA says organization will reflect on mass shootings ahead of annual meeting in HoustonAs the discussion on gun laws are once again at the center of attention following another deadly mass shooting in America, many people were questioning if the National Rifle Association would cancel its annual meeting in Houston.
Student shot 3 times by teen at Florida high school after fight over girl, officials say
Read full article: Student shot 3 times by teen at Florida high school after fight over girl, officials sayA 16-year-old Florida high school student was taken into custody Wednesday morning after reportedly shooting an 18-year-old student three times, according to KPRC 2′s sister station News 6.
Authorities: Student kills 3, wounds 8 at Michigan school
Read full article: Authorities: Student kills 3, wounds 8 at Michigan schoolAuthorities say a 15-year-old sophomore opened fire at his Michigan high school on Tuesday, killing three students, including a 16-year-old boy who died in a deputy’s patrol car on the way to a hospital.
Experts say parents should start healing process right away after children experience trauma like school shootings
Read full article: Experts say parents should start healing process right away after children experience trauma like school shootingsWhat students at Yes Prep Southwest Secondary dealt with Friday morning was traumatic, and psychologists said discussions and some form of counseling should be happening already.
Santa Fe HS shooting 3 years later: Documentary to focus on untold stories from survivors
Read full article: Santa Fe HS shooting 3 years later: Documentary to focus on untold stories from survivorsTuesday will mark the third anniversary of the Santa Fe High shooting, the third deadliest school shooting in America and the deadliest high school shooting ever in Texas.
Teen found guilty of manslaughter in 2020 Bellaire HS shooting, police say
Read full article: Teen found guilty of manslaughter in 2020 Bellaire HS shooting, police sayHOUSTON – A Bellaire High School student that killed another student on campus was found guilty of manslaughter, according to Bellaire Police Department Assistant Chief Onesimo Lopez. The unidentified suspect, who was 16 at the time, shot 19-year-old Cesar Cortes in the chest inside the JRTOC supply room on Jan. 14, 2020, according to officials. Cesar Cortes, 19, was fatally shot at Bellaire High School on January 14, 2020. Courtesy: Click2Houston.com (KSAT)The student and another person were arrested at a convenience store nearly four hours after the shooting. At the time, investigators said the shooting was possibly unintentional but reckless and that the suspected gunman seems to show no remorse.
Bellaire High School students hold protest at HISD headquarters. Police continue the search for weapon
Read full article: Bellaire High School students hold protest at HISD headquarters. Police continue the search for weaponBELLAIRE – Emotional students and community leaders gathered at the steps of Houston Independent School District headquarters Friday night demanding action by the school board. This is after 19-year-old Cesar Cortes was shot and killed at Bellaire High School Tuesday. Students are asking the board for more transparency, not only in this case but other recent gun-related incidents on campus. The alleged shooter, a 16-year-old Bellaire High School student, has been charged with manslaughter. Students gathered at Bellaire High School Friday afternoon for a vigil to remember and honor Cortes.
Bellaire High School sets new safety guidelines as students return after fatal shooting
Read full article: Bellaire High School sets new safety guidelines as students return after fatal shootingBELLAIRE – Classes resumed Thursday at Bellaire High School after a shooting killed a 19-year-old student, identified as Cesar Cortes. New safety guidelinesIn the wake of the shooting, school officials decided to implement some new, more stringent safety rules on the campus. Until further notice, all students will enter the building through a single-entry point, according to Bellaire High School Principal Michael McDonough. “These are initial precautions and more long-term, sustainable changes are being developed by the school safety and security committee,” McDonough said. Movements led by StudentsStudents Demand Action, a student-led group at Bellaire High School, are planning a demonstration and rally Friday at 3:30 p.m. at the HISD headquarters.
There were 4 other students in the room during the Bellaire High shooting. Here’s what they say happened
Read full article: There were 4 other students in the room during the Bellaire High shooting. Here’s what they say happenedHOUSTON – There were four students in the room with Cesar Cortes and the accused gunman when the fatal shooting occurred at Bellaire High School Tuesday. The four students, all seniors, said the shooting happened inside the JROTC supply room in the JROTC building at Bellaire High School minutes before the 4 p.m. bell. JROTC uniforms, practice rifles and other equipment are kept in the supply room, the students said. One male witness said the accused gunman walked up to him and said: “I have something to show you. The students said the gunman walked Cesar to the door, opened the door, left Cesar on the railing of the ramp just outside the JROTC building and walked away.