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Texas Legislative Committee to Hear Testimony from Law Enforcement on Uvalde School Shooting

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A state legislative committee investigating the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, is set to hear more testimony from law enforcement officers on Monday. The committee, chaired by State Rep. Dustin Burrows, aims to provide an accurate account of the events surrounding the shooting, which killed 19 students and two teachers on May 24. The committee has faced criticism for hearing witness testimony in private and not releasing findings so far, with concerns raised about the potential for Texas officials to block records from being released to the victims' families.

Key Takeaways:

  • The committee will hear testimony from law enforcement officers from the Uvalde Police Department, school district police, and the Department of Public Safety on Monday.
  • State Rep. Dustin Burrows has expressed impatience with the Uvalde Police Department, but has since confirmed that they have agreed to speak with the committee.
  • The committee has interviewed witnesses in private, including school staff, and has not released findings so far.
  • Law enforcement officials have provided little or conflicting information since the shooting, and some are concerned that Texas officials will use a legal loophole to block records from being released.
  • The Texas Attorney General's Office has ruled that the exception protecting information from being released in crimes for which no one has been convicted applies when a suspect is dead.
  • The committee aims to provide a preliminary report to the public, but it is unclear when this will be released.

Statistics:

  • 19 students and 2 teachers were killed in the shooting on May 24.
  • The shooting occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
  • The committee has been investigating the shooting for several weeks and has heard testimony from multiple witnesses.
  • The committee has not released findings so far, but is expected to provide a preliminary report in the coming weeks.
  • Between 5-10 witness testimony sessions have been scheduled, with Monday being the next session.

Sources:

  • AP News wire
  • AP News coverage of the Uvalde school shooting: https://apnews.com/hub/uvalde-school-shooting
  • The Texas Attorney General's Office
  • State Rep. Dustin Burrows' statement on the committee's investigation.

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