A trial has started for a police officer accused of not protecting kids during the Uvalde school shooting. Many officers were there, but it took 77 minutes for them to stop the shooter. The officer on trial, Gonzales, is one of only two facing charges for not acting faster. His trial could last up to three weeks.

Gonzales' lawyer says he tried to save kids that day. But the charges say he didn't do enough to stop the shooter. The trial was moved to Corpus Christi because people think Gonzales can't get a fair trial in Uvalde. The town is still full of reminders of the shooting, like memorials and murals of the victims.

The shooter, Salvador Ramos, was obsessed with violence before the attack. Many people think more officers should be charged for not acting sooner. Families of the victims are still hurting and want justice.

Getting a conviction might be hard. Juries often don't convict officers for not acting. In a similar case in Florida, the officer was found not guilty. The trial is important for the families of the victims. They want the jury to know their loved ones had big, strong families.


# **Trial Begins for Officer Accused of Inaction During Uvalde School Shooting**

**Key Details:**
- **Trial Duration:** Up to three weeks
- **Location:** Moved to Corpus Christi for fairness
- **Charges:** Officer Gonzales accused of not acting fast enough
- **Context:** 77 minutes elapsed before shooter was stopped

## **Background**
- **Officer Gonzales:** One of two officers facing charges
- **Defense Claim:** Gonzales attempted to save children
- **Prosecution Claim:** Insufficient action to stop the shooter

## **Community and Context**
- **Uvalde:** Still marked by memorials and murals of victims
- **Shooter:** Salvador Ramos, known for violent obsessions
- **Public Opinion:** Many believe more officers should be charged

## **Challenges and Implications**
- **Conviction Difficulty:** Juries often acquit officers in similar cases
- **Florida Precedent:** Officer found not guilty in comparable trial
- **Victims' Families:** Seek justice, emphasizing the strength of their loved ones' families



Justice Delayed in Uvalde: Officer's Trial Begins

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