Uvalde School Shooting
The latest on the Uvalde school shooting. Uvalde is a city near the Mexico-United States border and roughly 80 miles west of San Antonio. On May 24, 2022, it was the sight of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting, where 19 children and 2 adults were murdered by 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, who was shot and killed by authorities.
Meghan Markle Champions Mom-Led Gun Control Movement After Uvalde Visit
The Duchess of Sussex sent a letter praising the "endless hours of dedication" of a grassroots gun control movement led by American moms.
Who Is Mike Hernandez? Uvalde Schools Lieutenant Takes Arrendondo's Role
The Uvalde school district has a new police chief, for now, after the previous head came under fire for his handling of last month's deadly school shooting.
As Abbott Promised Transparency, Uvalde School Police Chief Kept in Secrecy
State Representative Dustin Burrows, who serves as committee chair said that the hearing was closed to the public due to its "quasi-judicial nature."
School Shooting Leaks Designed to Make Uvalde Police Look Bad: Mayor
The Uvalde Police Department, and other authorities, have continued to be criticized for how they responded to the Uvalde school shooting last month.
Uvalde Police Stopped Husband of Teacher Trying To Save Her
Eva Mireles' husband, Ruben Ruiz, had attempted to save her after he received a phone call from her telling saying "she had been shot and was dying."
Another Uvalde Police Flaw Outlined as Phones Worked While Radios Didn't
"Obviously, not enough training was done in this situation, plain and simple," Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw said on Tuesday.
Uvalde Schools' Police Chief Snuck Into Hearing Amid 'Cover Up' Accusations
Ahead of Tuesday's Senate Hearing, Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez accused the state's Governor Greg Abbott of ordering a "cover up" on the shooting.
Uvalde Shooting Footage Secrecy Leaves Texans Decrying 'Cover Up'
Texas officials have been resisting calls to release records that could shed light on how the law enforcement response to the May 24 shooting unfolded.
Dan Crenshaw Confronted by Angry Republicans Calling Him 'Globalist RINO'
On Saturday aggressive protesters at the Texas Republican convention also called him "eyepatch McCain."
Autopsy Contradicts Mom's Claim Toddler Shot Herself: Police
The gunshot came from a distance, authorities concluded, meaning the two-year-old could not have fired the weapon.
Officer 'Hesitated' When Confronting Uvalde Gunman in Fear of Shooting Kids
A second police officer drove by Salvador Ramos in the school's parking lot and didn't notice him.
Uvalde Police Agree to Testify Amid Increased Attempts to Withhold Records
Embattled police in the small Texas town will cooperate with a state probe after earlier suggesting they may stonewall an investigation.
Beto Latino Outreach 'Disappointing,' While Abbott Won't Be 'Outspent'
"Everybody who has a mouth is telling us we need ads in Spanish," an O'Rourke aide told Newsweek.
Uvalde Shooting Reveals Hollywood's Deeply Flawed Take on the Police
In short, the police in Uvalde have acted like they are untouchable and their actions unquestionable. Why? Because they are.
Florida Mom Raising Money for Classroom Barricades After School Shootings
The recent elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas has sparked a debate on how to best protect children from future incidents.
Greg Abbott Surges in Texas Poll Over Beto O'Rourke After Uvalde Shooting
The Republican governor leads his Democratic challengers by a total of 19 percent among Texas voters.
GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw Explains Gun Control Measure He'd Be OK With
"Obviously I'm not giving up my AR-15," the former Navy SEAL said Sunday. But one proposal, he added, "makes a lot of sense."
March For Our Lives—8 of the Best Quotes From Survivors And Activists
Survivors of gun violence and the families of victims of shootings made impassioned speeches calling for stricter gun control legislation.
Uvalde Police Chief Explains Lack of Radios When He Entered School
The chief said his radios would have slowed him down as he entered Robb Elementary School to deal with the gunman.
Texas Deputy on Assignment in Uvalde Fired for Off-Duty Drunkenness: Police
The Brazoria County Sheriff's Office said that Deputy Christopher Lofton "violated multiple Department policies" and had been "permanently relieved of duty."
Future of Uvalde School Unclear As Students Won't Return After Shooting
Following the school shooting incident that left 21 victims dead, the Uvalde mayor previously called for the Robb Elementary School to be destroyed.
Uvalde GOP Rep Gonzales Supports Gun Reforms, But Votes 'No' on Dem Bill
Congressman Tony Gonzales, who was raised outside Uvalde, told Newsweek that in his district people "grow up with guns," saying they're a "part of our culture."
What Matthew McConaughey Gets Wrong on Guns
Defensive gun use—when guns are used to protect and save lives—outnumbers criminal usage even by the most conservative estimates.
Uvalde Mom Ran Mile to School Before Discovering Daughter Was Among Killed
On Wednesday, parents of a child killed in the Uvalde school shooting testified in front of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, calling for new gun laws.
Gun Violence Debate: Gun Deaths in 2022 Exceed 700 for Children, Teens
The House Oversight Committee heard from families of shooting victims and a fourth-grade Uvalde survivor.
Matthew McConaughey Praised For Speaking Out Against 'Gun Extremism'
Matthew McConaughey's impassioned White House speech has moved many people, and prompted a vigorous online debate.
Critics Bash Matthew McConaughey For Glorifying Gun Use in Movies
From those praising him for reuniting the country over gun control, to those bashing him as a Hollywood stripper, people are divided over McConaughey's speech.
Matthew McConaughey Asked if He's 'Grandstanding' After Uvalde Speech
The identity of the reporter who asked the question was not immediately clear.
Uvalde Shooting Police Were 'Cowards,' Says Teacher Who Survived
Robb Elementary School teacher Arnulfo Reyes, who was shot twice during the incident, insisted he did his best to protect the children.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Gun Control Will Not Protect Kids at School
The Republican congresswoman, who represents Georgia, says placing more guns into schools will increase children's safety.
