Austin, Texas — The families of 19 of the victims in the Uvalde elementary school shooting in Texas on Wednesday announced a lawsuit against nearly 100 state police officers who were part of the botched law enforcement response. The families said in a statement that they also agreed a $2 million settlement with the city, under which city leaders promised higher standards and better training for local police. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The announcement came two days before the two-year anniversary of one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S.
Families Of Uvalde School Shooting Victims Are Suing Texas State Police Over Botched Response
ACACIA CORONADO and JIM VERTUNO / AP, Time
Wed, 05/22/2024 - 10:33am
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