After firing for the first time in the direction of police, the shooter was able to stay at least 40 minutes, or more, inside the Uvalde primary school where he committed his murder, according to authorities. A delay that raises questions about the law enforcement response.
Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw provided a clearer picture Thursday of the timeline of the tragedy that occurred two days before.
He said at least 40 minutes, possibly more, elapsed between the first gunshots at police by Salvador Rolando Ramos, who then barricaded himself in one of the classrooms where he killed 19 children and 2 teachers, and once neutralized the police tactical team. him.
The rules developed after the 1999 high school shooting in Columbine, Colorado, instruct law enforcement to immediately target the shooter.
Several videos posted on social media show parents being alarmed, begging police to enter the school or let them in in hopes of rescuing their children.
More details are next.
Source: Radio-Canada
