Uvalde police, school district no longer cooperating with Texas probe of shooting: Sources - ABC News
By: ABC News
S E E D E D C O N T E N T
The Uvalde Police Department and the Uvalde Independent School District police force are no longer cooperating with the Texas Department of Public Safety's investigation into the massacre at Robb Elementary School and the state's review of the law enforcement response, multiple law enforcement sources tell ABC News.
The Uvalde police chief and a spokesperson for the Uvalde Independent School District did not immediately respond to requests for comment from ABC News.
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According to sources, the decision to stop cooperating occurred soon after the director of DPS, Col. Steven McCraw, held a news conference Friday during which he said the delayed police entry into the classroom was "the wrong decision" and contrary to protocol.
Law enforcement is seen outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022, in an image taken from a video made by a bystander.Jesse Ortiz
Reached by ABC News, a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety said, "The Uvalde Police Department and Uvalde CISD Police have been cooperating with investigators. The chief of the Uvalde CISD Police provided an initial interview but has not responded to a request for a follow-up interview with the Texas Rangers that was made two days ago."
Last Tuesday's attack, one of the worst school shootings in U.S. history, left 19 children and two adults dead.
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They're circling the wagons.
their attorneys finally told them to stfu because every time they say something the hole gets deeper.
A poor response following a door propped open has a lot to do with it.
But now, the rock was removed but the door didn't lock.
I still believe the delayed response cost lives.
I bet they are preparing for lawsuits.
If it gets to lawsuits, I'll bet there'll be more pleading the Fifth than even the Trump family would be capable of.
That sends a strong message. I believe that message is “Fire all of us, immediately.”
Inexcusable. Just adding to the tragedy.