Newly released bodycam footage from the May 2022 Uvalde school shooting offers an up-close glimpse into the criticized police response, highlighting the precious minutes that elapsed as children and adults lay wounded and dying.
The tragic events of May 24, 2022, at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, continue to cast a shadow, with the release of disturbing bodycam footage from the incident shedding light on the delayed and bungled police response.
Revealed: Uvalde Bodycam Footage Exposes Chilling Details of Police Hesitation
The footage, made public after a lawsuit by news organizations, captures the chaotic and terrifying moments as police officers moved through the school hallways. As the rampage by gunman Salvador Ramos unfolded, claiming the lives of 19 students and two adults over an hour-long period, police hesitated to intervene.
One of the bodycam videos captures the frantic 911 call made by a teacher inside the school building, who described a horrifying barrage of gunshots. The teacher's voice is filled with terror as she pleads, "Hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry!" before hanging up.
Revealed: Uvalde Bodycam Footage Exposes Chilling Details of Police Hesitation
Another recording reveals the desperate pleas from Ramos' uncle,Armando Ramos, who begged to be connected to his nephew in the hopes of convincing him to surrender. "Maybe he could listen to me because he does listen to me," the uncle said, his voice thick with emotion. Tragically, the request came too late, arriving after the shooting had ended with Ramos' death at the hands of law enforcement.
The delayed response by law enforcement, involving nearly 400 officers who waited over 70 minutes before confronting Ramos, has been widely condemned as a colossal failure. The footage provides a first-hand account of the inaction and confusion that prevailed during the critical hour.
Revealed: Uvalde Bodycam Footage Exposes Chilling Details of Police Hesitation
As officers stood idle in the hallway, weighing their options, students inside the classroom used cellphones to dial 911, their voices echoing the desperation of their situation. Outside, desperate parents pleaded with officers to enter the building and save their children.
While dozens of officers were present, a tactical team was ultimately responsible for entering the classroom and neutralizing Ramos. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Revealed: Uvalde Bodycam Footage Exposes Chilling Details of Police Hesitation
