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Uvalde school district suspends entire force

October 12, 2022 - 00:00
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The Uvalde school district has suspended its entire police force and placed two administrators on leave, following withering criticism to law enforcement response to the late May shooting, when an 18-year-old gunman killed 19 students and two teachers.The Texas Standard reported the action came after investigations revealed that officers waited more than an hour before engaging the shooter, as students and teachers pleaded with 911 dispatchers to send help. The shooter ultimately was killed by law enforcement officers.Family members of the victims camped out at district headquarters for 10 days demanding action, the report said.Colorful fall foliage looks unlikelyWith much ...

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