NUECES COUNTY, Texas (Court TV/AP) — A jury acquitted a former school resource officer charged in connection with the Uvalde school shooting of all charges.
Adrian Gonzales reacts the jury’s verdict on Jan. 21, 2026. (Court TV)
Former Uvalde School District Police Officer Adrian Gonzales was facing 29 counts of child endangerment and abandonment after 19 children and two teachers were killed in a mass shooting at Robb Elementary in 2022. Gonzales and former Uvalde schools police Chief Pete Arredondo were indicted by a grand jury in June 2024 – they are the only two people indicted in the shooting.
Gonzales was one of the first officers to arrive on the scene, and among more than 400 officers who responded and waited more than 70 minutes before confronting the shooter.
Arredondo was the on-site commander that day, reported the Associated Press. He is charged with 10 counts of abandoning or endangering a child. Arredondo failed to identify an active shooting, did not follow his training and made decisions that slowed the police response to stop a gunman who was “hunting” victims, according to the indictment. A trial date has not been set for Arredondo.
Records surrounding the shooting revealed terrified students inside the classroom called 911 as parents begged officers to go in. A tactical team of officers eventually went into the classroom and killed the shooter.
DAILY TRIAL UPDATES
DAY 11 – 1/21/26
- LIVE STREAM: TX v. Adrian Gonzales – Day 11 | Uvalde School Massacre Trial
- The prosecution delivered its closing argument.
- Emphasized Abraham Lincoln’s principles that no one is above the law and the government must act to protect citizens, especially children.
- Argued that law enforcement officers have a statutory and moral duty to act, particularly in cases of imminent danger to children.
- Detailed how officer Adrian Gonzales, despite training and awareness of the active shooter, failed to act promptly, standing outside for 3.5 minutes while shots were fired inside.
- Highlighted evidence that officers were aware of the situation, had time to intervene, and failed to prioritize the safety of the children as required by their training.
- Contrasted Gonzales’ inaction with the actions of teachers, who prioritized student safety despite danger, and with other officers who did respond.
- Addressed and refuted various defense arguments, such as confusion, lack of responsibility or needing backup, citing officer training and the urgency of the situation.
- The state’s rebuttal stressed accountability for law enforcement, the importance of upholding duty and criticized attempts to shift blame or avoid responsibility.
- Appealed to the jury to return a verdict of guilty, arguing that not holding officers accountable perpetuates a lack of responsibility and endangers children in the future.
- WATCH: Uvalde School Massacre Trial: Closing Arguments
- The defense delivered its closing argument.
- Adrian Gonzales is portrayed as having done his duty as a police officer, entering a dangerous situation after being shot, and acting according to his training.
- The prosecution is accused of twisting facts and using hindsight bias to judge Gonzales’ actions.
- The law does not require a peace officer to be in the presence of a shooter to fulfill their duty.
- Training dictates that entering without a rifle is extremely dangerous, and officers waited for proper equipment.
- The defense highlights reasonable doubt about whether Gonzales could have responded differently or more effectively in the timeframe (1 minute and 48 seconds).
- Comparisons are made between Gonzales’ words and actions and those of other officers, noting that many also took cover or waited for commands.
- Witness testimony, particularly from Melody Flores, is scrutinized for accuracy and reliability.
- The defense argued the government is unfairly targeting Gonzales because he was the lowest-ranking officer present.
- Called for a not guilty verdict, emphasizing the burden of proof and the principle that one doubt means not guilty.
- WATCH: Adrian Gonzales’ Defense Present 2nd Part of Closings, State Presents Rebuttal
- The jury began deliberations.
- The jury deliberated for more than seven hours before returning with a verdict.
DAY 10 – 1/20/26
- LIVE STREAM: TX v. Adrian Gonzales – Day 10 | Uvalde School Massacre Trial
- The prosecution rested its case-in-chief, signaling the start of the defense’s case.
- Claudia Rodriguez, Secretary, Hilltop Funeral Home
- Witness could see the back side of the school from their location.
- Workers checked on the driver, who exited from the passenger door.
- Another employee from the funeral home screamed that the driver had a gun.
- The gunman tried to shoot but initially didn’t have a clip in the gun; then loaded it and began shooting.
- Witness and others retreated to the funeral home, fearing the gunman would pursue them.
- Confirmed the gunman had a rifle, not a pistol.
- The witness saw this from her office window and watched the gunman walk slowly toward the school.
- In the teacher’s parking lot, the gunman wore all black, took off his cap to shake out his hair, and put it back on.
- The gunman shielded himself and reloaded.
- Adrian Gonzales’ vehicle drove past the shooter as he was in the teacher’s parking lot
- Willie Cantu, Tactical Events Expert
- Testimony focused on law enforcement actions during an incident at a school.
- Officers, including Gonzales, applied their experience and training to assess and respond to the situation, particularly regarding a potential bailout and perimeter setup.
- Testimony addressed the risks officers face, acknowledging that entering such a situation could be fatal.
- Cross-examination clarified timeline details, such as how long officers waited before entering, and questioned decisions made during those minutes.
- The defense rested its case after calling two witnesses.
DAY 9 – 1/16/26
- LIVE STREAM: TX v. Adrian Gonzales – Day 9 | Uvalde School Massacre Trial
- Ranger Cody Allen, Texas Rangers
- Leica scans used to document the crime scene at Robb Elementary School.
- Lt. Nick Hill, Data Anaylst, Texas Department of Public Safety (Homeland Security)
- Detailed timeline of events reconstructed using surveillance, officer radio transmissions and evidence markers.
- Gunman fired shots before and after entering the building; total shots fired: shooter (173), police (35), one unknown
- Officer Adrian Gonzales arrived at the west gate at approximately 11:31:41; shots were fired both before and after his arrival.
- Six shots were fired before Officer Adrian Gonzales arrived at Robb Elementary.
- Two additional shots were fired between Gonzales ‘ arrival at the gate and stopping his car.
- Gonzales radioed “shots fired” 14 seconds after parking (at 11:32:09).
- 16 shots were fired along the west side of the school; the gunman entered the west side at approximately 11:32:49.
- The shooter dropped a bag while moving along the west building; Uvalde police officers arrived shortly after.
- Gunman entered Robb Elementary School at approximately 11:32:59, then entered Room 111 at approximately 11;33:45; he did not enter other rooms.
- 21 shots were fired before entering room 111; a total of 117 shots fired by the time Adrian Gonzales had been on scene for 4 minutes.
- Coronado radioed shots fired at 11:35:55, after approximately 60 shots had already been fired.
- Officers Gonzales and Page entered the building at 11:35:46 and 11:35:48, after the gunman was already inside.
- Gonzales had better coverage and concealment compared to other arriving officers.
- After entering room 111, the gunman did not exit again.
DAY 8 – 1/15/26
- LIVE STREAM: TX v. Adrian Gonzales – Day 8 | Uvalde School Massacre Trial
- Former Sgt. T. Daniel Coronado, Uvalde Police Department
- Coronado wore a body camera on the day of the event and captured the moments law enforcement entered Robb Elementary School
- Coronado heard a dispatch call about shots fired near Robb Elementary School while in his officer at the Uvalde Police Department.
- He alerted other detectives, jumped into his vehicle, used lights and sirens, and responded to the scene.
- Upon arrival, officers were taking cover, and gunfire was heard, but the shooter’s location was unclear.
- Civilians nearby indicated the shooter was running towards the school.
- Law enforcement entered the building, where it was dark, smoky, and smelled of gunfire.
- Coronado observed bullet holes in walls and shell casings on the ground, indicating active gunfire inside.
- Four officers, including Coronado, entered the school through the south door.
- During the response, another officer (Lt. Martinez) was hit by gunfire.
- Adrian Gonzales that the shooter was in a classroom on the left; a call was made to request SWAT assistance.
- Officers took positions around the building, attempted to locate the shooter, and requested additional equipment and support (shields, flashbangs, mirrors).
- Police audio transmission captured communications, actions, and officer movements during the event.
- WATCH: Uvalde School Massacre Trial: Photos Show Adrian Gonzales at Active Shooter Training
DAY 7 – 1/14/26
- LIVE STREAM: TX v. Adrian Gonzales – Day 7 | Uvalde School Massacre Trial
- Melody Flores, Instructional Aide, Robb Elementary School
- Worked for the Uvalde school district for 23 years.
- Served as an instructional aide at Robb Elementary school, including roles as a behavior aide and a special education aide for 4th graders.
- During the lockdown, heard announcements about a shooter and took action to get students back inside.
- Saw the shooter, who was dressed in all black with a hoodie and armed with a rifle; the shooter fired at her.
- Fell to the ground, believing she had been shot, but got up and warned Adrian Gonzales about the shooter entering the fourth-grade building.
- Took shelter in a second-grade classroom with students and another teacher, barricading the door and covering the window.
- Continued to hear gunshots while hiding; used scissors as a potential means to protect herself and the students.
- Eventually, law enforcement arrived and evacuated her and others to safety.
- Dr. Cherie Hauptmeier, treated patients at Uvalde Memorial Hospital
- Explained the injuries that the surviving children suffered after the shooting at Robb Elementary School.
- Jamie Torres, Mother of a surviving victim
- Her daughter was in the fourth-grade classroom in room 112.
- She was excited about watching movies and receiving awards; she received the Good Citizen Award.
- Received an alert about an incident at the school.
- Daughter sent to the hospital for injuries: bullet fragments in her forehead and left thigh.
- Still experiences headaches and leg pain from the injuries.
- Jennifer Haby, Blue Bonnet Children Advocacy Center
- Provided counseling to students at Robb Elementary School
- Michael Witzgall, Active Shooter Trainer
- Adrian Gonzales attended active shooter training in April 2022
- Active shooter training focuses on immediate response
- Officers are trained to approach gunfire tactically
- Fear and stress management are components of the training curriculum.
- Training is split between fieldwork (75%) and classroom (25%), with 40 hours credited per course.
- Training includes solo and team entry
- Curriculum includes topics like cover, door breaching, weapon transition, and first responder negotiations.
- Locked doors are considered helpful for officer response time; schools are recognized as soft targets.
- Christopher Salinas, Father of Survivor Victim
- Son attended Robb Elementary School.
- He was hospitalized for a gunshot wound to his right thigh.
- Shrapnel remains in his right thigh.
- He experiences constant pain and favors his left leg.
- He often complains about significant pain.
- Mercedes Salas, Teacher, Robb Elementary School
- After the award ceremony, returned to classroom with students to watch a movie
- 16 students were present, but some had gone home
- Heard gunshots and began lockdown procedures, ensuring the door was locked and instructing students to hide and remain quiet
- Received a Raptor alert at 11:32 and double-checked that the door was locked
- Students followed lockdown instructions; one student held scissors for comfort
- Heard pounding, door handle rattling, and additional gunshots
- Noted the smell of gunfire and heard screaming from other children
- Confirmed that the shooter had previously been a student in her 4th grade class
- Officer Ruby Gonzales, Uvalde Independent School District
- Provided counseling to students at Robb Elementary School
- Officers were assigned to specific schools, but would rotate coverage at elementary schools.
- On May 24, 2022, the witness was at Morales Junior High and left for lunch at home, about a mile from Robb Elementary.
- While at home, Officer Ruby Gonzales heard gunshots but initially could not determine their source.
- Upon hearing a radio call about shots fired at the school, the witness grabbed his duty belt, drove to the school, and blocked off the road before heading toward the building.
- She observed around 10 officers already present and noted that Border Patrol officers were trying to get keys to evacuate children.
- The witness felt entering the crowded hallway could worsen the situation and instead helped with crowd control and moving patrol cars to clear the way for emergency vehicles.
- Officer Ruby Gonzales did not hear gunshots after she arrived at Robb Elementary School
- Myra Landry, 911 Communication Supervisor, Uvalde Police Department
- The dispatch center handles calls for 17 different agencies.
- Dispatch received a 911 call about an accident near Uvalde, Texas, which was dispatched to the Uvalde Police Department.
- The school district does not have its own radio channel.
DAY 6 – 1/13/26
- LIVE STREAM: TX v. Adrian Gonzales – Day 6 | Uvalde School Massacre Trial
- Arnulfo Reyes, Teacher, Robb Elementary School
- Reyes was questioned about differences between their grand jury testimony and current testimony.
- Reyes admitted to later realizing the sound was a gun.
- Elsa Avila, Teacher, Robb Elementary School
- Teacher at Robb Elementary School for 8 years, teaching primarily 4th grade from 2007 to 2022
- Enjoyed teaching fourth grade and appreciated the grade level
- Underwent training on the Raptor system and lockdown procedures
- Lockdown drills were held once or twice a year; teachers responsible for keeping doors locked due to school policy
- On awards day in May 2022, planned fun STEM activities for students
- During preparations to go outside, heard students and teachers shouting, signaling something was wrong
- Initiated lockdown procedures; directed students to safety
- Was shot through the wall during the incident and communicated for help via text despite injuries
- Students comforted and supported the teacher
- Eventually evacuated by police through a window; last person out of the classroom, assisted by officers
- Retired as a result of the trauma but later returned to teaching after counseling
- Recalled that the Raptor system did not send a notification to her phone during the event
- Confirmed school policy required doors to be locked from the outside, with teachers having keys
- WATCH: Teacher Tearfully Describes Uvalde Shooting: ‘I Didn’t Want To Die’
- Erin Robin, Teacher, Robb Elementary School
- Taught second grade at Robb Elementary School
- School safety training is provided by principals; teachers train the children
- Uses a magnet strip on the classroom door for easy access during the day; doors automatically lock when magnet is removed
- Received a Raptor alert about an armed intruder around 11:24 a.m.
- During the lockdown, moved students to safety along the cinder block wall, hid under tables, and used desks for protection
- Witnessed panic and fear among staff and students, including hearing gunshots
- Saw police officers arrive and felt reassured by their presence
- Eventually evacuated the classroom under police guidance
- Described feeling vulnerable due to classroom layout and glass walls
- Magnet strips for doors are used daily and issued by the school
- Joe Vasquez, Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office
- Vasquez finishing a run and headed to the gym when he received a text about an active shooter.
- Put on a vest over workout clothes but did not wear a body camera; carried an AR rifle with 10-12 rounds.
- WATCH: Off-Duty Officer Ran Into Uvalde School When Police Wouldn’t
- Encountered parents and another officer upon arrival, recognized the location where their daughter was picked up before.
- Ran between buildings, joined other officers, and was informed about the shooter’s likely classroom and mention of a negotiator.
- Border Patrol Tactical (BORTAC) and other law enforcement agencies arrived; there was discussion about breaching the door.
- WATCH: Stacking And The ‘Fatal Funnel’: Officer Demonstrates Uvalde School Breach
- Used a master key to breach the classroom
- Upon entry, expected gunfire, and described the confusion and darkness in the room.
- Fired a shot at the shooter; the shooter was neutralized.
- Searched for their daughter, checked various locations including the Civic Center, a house nearby, and questioned teachers and children.
- Eventually reunited with their daughter at the Civic Center after initial confusion and worry.
- Surrendered their weapon to a Ranger after returning to Robb.
- WATCH: Uvalde School Massacre Trial: Emotional Outburst From Victim’s Family Member
- Assigned to Uvalde High School, which has 6 officers (Chief, Lt., 3 officers, and a security guard).
- No officers were permanently assigned to Robb Elementary at the time.
- On the day of the incident, the officer patrolled the area, interacted with students and teachers, and responded after hearing radio traffic about a suspect with a gun.
- Upon arrival, saw people fleeing, a crashed truck.
- Heard gunfire, notified others, and entered the building with other officers.
- The gate to the teacher parking lot was open when it should have been locked.
- Officers encountered gunfire upon entering; one officer was hit.
- Called for SWAT team and waited 20-30 minutes before making further entry.
- Evacuated children through broken windows; provided tourniquets to EMTs.
- Never saw the suspect directly; suspect was described as wearing all black.
- SWAT and BORTAC teams eventually arrived and made entry.
- Gonzales was equipped only with a sidearm (no rifle), carrying 3 magazines.
- No one assigned to Robb Elementary; only the high school had permanent security.
- Ranger Ricardo Guajardo, Texas Rangers
- Ranger Guajardo was called to respond to an active shooter at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde in 1548 hours.
- Entered the school from the south side and assessed the situation.
- Helped escort a teacher and students out of the building.
- Investigated officer-involved shooting in Rooms 111 and 112.
- Interviewed witnesses and identified initial responding officers.
- Interviewed Adrian Gonzales on May 25, 2022
- Response was prompted by reports that a man with a gun was heading to a school, not because of the accident.
- Witness experienced tunnel vision, only saw the injured lady with short black hair and did not see the alleged gunman.
- WATCH: Bodycam Video Shows Adrian Gonzales Day After Uvalde School Shooting
DAY 5 – 1/12/26
- LIVE STREAM: TX v. Adrian Gonzales – Day 5 | Uvalde School Massacre Trial
- Ranger Terry Snyder, Texas Rangers
- Arrived at the scene around 5:30 p.m., identified the victims by clothing or a school roster.
- Returned the following day and was assigned to identify and mark cartridge casings in the hallway.
- Procedures included photographing and marking the locations of casings before collection.
- Multiple photographs shown to the jury documenting casings and evidence in the hallway and inside rooms 111 and 112.
- Casings were packaged and recorded by brand, with some being associated with law enforcement firearms (6 rifle, 2 pistol casings)
- Cross-examination revealed the chaotic nature of the scene; rounds may have been moved or kicked around.
- The door to room 111 was believed to have been left unlocked, allowing access to the perpetrator.
- Tactical testimony emphasized the need for a careful, timely and safe approach when responding to active shooter situations.
- The difficulty in identifying the source of gunfire in echoing environments was discussed; officers stressed not firing blindly and the importance of tactical movement.
- The ‘fatal tunnel’ concept was discussed, acknowledging danger both entering and inside the hallway.
- Ranger Scott Swick, Texas Rangers
- Assigned to document evidence inside of room 112, one of two locations where 19 children and two teachers were murdered inside Robb Elementary School on May 25, 2022.
- The main door to the classroom and a closet door had multiple bullet defects.
- Several empty magazines and fired cartridge casings were documented.
- Multiple references to defects and casings in or near filing cabinets, bookshelves, desks, rolling carts and backpacks.
- WATCH: Expert Demonstrates Police Tactics in Uvalde School Shooting Trial
- Ranger Roberto Montalvo, Texas Rangers
- Tasked with returning to Robb Elementary to retrieve additional items from Rooms 111 and 112, including a Hellfire trigger and cartridges.
- Additional items found on May 31 and June 6 by cleaning crew.
- Jim Klaevemann, Security Coordinator (RETIRED), Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District
- Four security cameras were installed at Robb Elementary School
- The cameras were not actively monitored at the time—footage was only reviewed afterward if needed.
- On the specific day in question (May 24th), the user initially called in sick, later returned to work, and noticed heightened police activity.
- The user turned on their radio after hearing sirens and realized the situation was serious.
- Assisted law enforcement by providing a copy of security camera video
- Arnulfo Reyes, Teacher, Robb Elementary School
- Reyes, a teacher at Robb Elementary School, taught 4th-grade in Room 111, teaching 9- to 10-year-old students.
- On May 24th, 2022, following an awards ceremony, the students went back to their classroom to watch a movie with the lights off.
- The teacher heard loud noises, initially mistaking them for books being dropped, which grew louder and closer.
- Pieces of wall or sheetrock began to fall, signaling something serious was happening.
- Reyes instructed students to get under the table for lockdown; a black shadow with a gun appeared at the door.
- The intruder shot Reyes in the left arm and then went around him and began shooting his students; the teacher pretended to be dead to survive.
- The intruder taunted Reyes as he laid on the classroom floor and shot again before leaving for the adjoining classroom (Room 112) and continuing to shoot.
- The teacher was later rescued by law enforcement and treated by EMTs.
- Tragically, none of the children in Room 111 survived.
DAY 4 – 1/9/26
- LIVE STREAM: TX v. Adrian Gonzales – Day 4| Uvalde School Massacre Trial
- CONT. Ranger Kevin Wright, Texas Ranger
- Exhibits include diagrams, photographs of entrances, bullet defects, bullet fragments, shrapnel, and evidence markers found in various locations within the classrooms and adjacent areas.
- Several bullet defects are noted in windows, blinds, ceilings, window frames, and doors, with close-up images referenced throughout.
- No evidence found on the playground or pavilion outside the building.
- Ranger Juan Torrez, Texas Ranger (RETIRED)
- Ranger Torrez photographer for Room 111 and documented the crime scene.
- Room 111 was described as being in disarray.
- The weapon used was an M4 semi-automatic rifle, the same type carried by the department, with a 30-round magazine.
- Numerous bullet fragments, spent shell casings, and bullet defects were found throughout the room.
- Defects located in the walls, windows, and doors.
- The shooter was located in the closet, waited for police, and shot at an officer, injuring but not killing him.
- Lt. Brent Barina, Texas Rangers
- Questioning focuses on crime scene processing outside Room 24, south of the main building where the shooting took place.
- Questions address whether a bullet from Room 111 could have made an impact in Room 24 (it could not).
- The defense and prosecution both confirm no evidence of gun misfire or accidental discharge by the shooter.
- No shell casings were found on the pavement
- Dr. Garrett Phillips, Forensic Pathologist (Deputy Chief Medical Examiner), Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office
- Identification of the individuals tragically killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas
- Jennifer Garcia, Eliahna “Ellie” Garcia’s Mother
- Jennifer Garcia told the jury her daughter wanted to come home after the certificate ceremony, but she told “Ellie” to stay at school and she would pick her up later that day.
- A neighbor asked about her children; Garcia replied that all but one went to school.
- The neighbor urged the speaker to go to Robb Elementary School, where chaos was unfolding.
- Garcia was asked to wait at the civic center for notification.
- Tragically, Garcia and family members learned “Ellie” was one of the deceased.
- Eliahna “Ellie” Garcia was nine years old and would have celebrated her birthday on June 4th.
DAY 3 – 1/8/26
- LIVE STREAM: TX v. Adrian Gonzales – Day 3 | Uvalde School Massacre Trial
- Stephanie Hale, Robb Elementary School teacher, continued her testimony.
- Hale told the jury she witnessed a person dressed in black with lolng hair near the playground, closer to the parking lot, on the south side of the building.
- Hale did not report seeing this person or the dust (which she thought was gunfire) to the Ranger.
- Hale entered a second-grade classroom with her third-grade students; the second-graders were not taking the situation seriously due to frequent bailouts (illegal border crossers causing lockdowns).
- The teacher described hearing a sound like a dumpster truck (later understood to be the shooter’s vehicle crashing), and later firecracker-like sounds.
- She received a text from her husband about an active shooter and took action to get her students to safety.
- She later clarified some details to a grand jury and prosecutors, including seeing the shooter and the dust from gunfire.
- Attorneys debated the importance and timing of her disclosures and whether her testimony should be excluded.
- The judge decided to strike her testimony and informed the witness that she did nothing wrong.
- Emilia “Amy” Marin, ACE Coordinator, Robb Elementary School
- Emilia Marin worked at Robb Elementary for one month and was present on the day of the incident.
- Marin coordinated a dance celebration with Mr. Gabriel and opened a locked gate for him around 11:20 a.m.
- While waiting by the gate, she heard a loud vehicle crash and saw a truck go into a ditch near the school.
- Marin ran inside to get her phone, locked the door, and called 911 to report the crash.
- While running toward the crash to help, she saw two men run from the funeral home; one said he had a gun.
- Marin informed the 911 operator about the armed individual.
- Marin ran back into the building, alerted a neighboring teacher, and told her to call the front office about an active shooter.
- Marin described the shooter wearing a black hoodie, black hair, throwing bags and a gun, and approaching the campus.
- The shooter was firing toward the south PE area where children were playing; children screamed and ran inside.
- Marin yelled for students to get into classrooms while on the phone with 911, asking where the police were.
- Marin described hiding in her classroom for 40-45 minutes, hearing continuous gunfire, and fearing for her life.
- On cross-examination, Marin explained her actions at the door, her limited view, and her knowledge of school safety procedures.
- Marin later learned the west door could not lock, discovering this years after the incident.
- Jose Hill, Eyewitness
- Jose Hill was getting ready for work when they heard a noise resembling a nail gun, which they thought could be a firearm.
- Hill looked out the window and took a video of the scene.
- The video was submitted to law enforcement as evidence.
- On cross-examination, Hill explained that the video captured about two seconds of the individual entering the school.
- Special Agent Huy Nguyen, FBI
- Crime scene investigators with the FBI’s San Antonio office arrived at Robb Elementary around 2 o’clock.
- There was a significant police presence and activity when they arrived.
- The team assisted Texas Rangers in processing the outside of the school, taking photos of evidence outside of the school. Their main focus was searching for casings, especially near a truck on the other side of the school.
- A line search was conducted on the west side of the school; no casings were found on the east side.
- Numerous casings and rifle rounds were documented around the west and north sides of the building, some close to the parking lot and funeral home.
- Photographs and evidence markers corresponded to specific items and locations, such as casings, a black glove, and an empty magazine. Evidence was collected in the order in which the items were found, not by their location.
- Lynn Deming, Teacher, Robb Elementary School
- Teacher at Robb Elementary (now Legacy Elementary), 4th grade, Room 104
- On the day in question, there was an award ceremony before lunch; afterward, some students left, others played and did activities
- Heard what sounded like fireworks, then realized it was gunshots; instructed students to hide and return inside
- Shots were fired through the classroom window; teacher was hit by shrapnel, lost glasses, and used a desk for protection
- Described hearing shots outside and in the hallway
- Deming encouraged students to pray and told them she loved them
- Sent a text message to her husband, expressing love and concern for her own children
- Eventually rescued through the classroom window by an officer; students were pulled out first
- Teacher expressed admiration for the students’ bravery and strength
- During cross-examination: confirmed details about lockdown training, door locking issues, and procedures
- Not aware of shooter’s status at the time of evacuation, but police acted with urgency
- Expressed gratitude for the officers who helped evacuate
- Nicole Ogburn, Co-Teacher, Robb Elementary
- Resource teacher at Uvalde CISD, Room 102, 4th grade students
- At 11:21, some students requested to go outside but were told it was too early
- Heard a noise like metal hitting brick, saw an armed individual dressed in black outside window
- No lockdown called at that moment; teacher instructed students to hide behind a black curtain
- Classroom door was unlocked; students quickly hid, some needed to be moved away from the door
- One student attempted to protect the teacher
- Teacher attempted to call 911 multiple times; succeeded on third attempt and reported active shooter and injuries
- Another teacher notified group via text that she had been shot
- Teacher hung up 911 call fearing the shooter might hear
- Law enforcement eventually evacuated the classroom through a window
- Ranger Kevin Wright, Texas Ranger
- Evidence collection focused on identifying bullet defects in windows and verifying bullet flight paths; many bullets struck walls, windows, and ceilings.
- Multiple state exhibits and photos document bullet damage, including:
- Maps and images of Room 102 and the west side windows.
- Numerous defects in glass, books, ceiling tiles, and walls, indicating bullets passed through various materials.
- Bullet fragments were recovered from books and walls.
- Flight path rods were used to show bullet trajectories.
- Rangers were observed extracting bullet fragments from walls.
- Some bullets traveled through windows, into walls, and penetrated hallway walls.
DAY 2 – 1/7/26
- LIVE STREAM: TX v. Adrian Gonzales – Day 2 | Uvalde School Massacre Trial
- WATCH: TX v. Adrian Gonzales: Key Moments from Day 2
- Judge Sid Harle rejected the defense’s request for a mistrial. Adrian Gonzales’ attorneys made the request after unexpected testimony from Stephanie Hale, a teacher at Robb Elementary School.
- Hale testified that she saw the shooter, who wore all black and had long hair, and said Gonzales was within 100 feet of the shooter. District Attorney Christina Mitchell Busbee told the court that all evidence, reports, and transcripts had already been given to the defense and that Hale had described the shooter in earlier interviews with law enforcement. This testimony raised questions about the witness’s credibility and could have a major impact on the case.
- Jason Goss, one of Gonzales’ lawyers, said that Hale’s testimony changed and was unfair to Gonzales. He argued that the information had not been shared before the trial, which could be a possible Brady violation, and suggested it was a “trial by ambush.”
- Judge Harle decided that the witness’s mistake was due to negligence, not intentional.
- The attorneys agreed to continue cross-examining Hale, which may include the jury watching her interview with law enforcement after the Robb Elementary School tragedy.
- After the witness testifies, Judge Harle will decide whether to exclude all or part of Hale’s testimony.
DAY 1 – 1/6/26
- LIVE STREAM: TX v. Adrian Gonzales – Day 1 | Uvalde School Massacre Trial
- WATCH: TX v. Adrian Gonzales: Key Moments from Day 1
- Special prosecutor Bill Turner said during opening statements that defendant Adrian Gonzales, a then-Uvalde schools officer, arrived while the teenage assailant was still outside the building and did nothing, even when a teacher pointed out the direction of the shooter.
- The officer only went inside Robb Elementary minutes later “after the damage had been done,” Turner said. Once inside the school, authorities waited more than an hour to confront the shooter.
- WATCH: State: Adrian Gonzales Only Entered ‘After the Damage Was Done’
- Gonzales, a 10-year veteran of the police force, had extensive active shooter training, the special prosecutor said. “When you hear gunshots, you go to the gunfire,” Turner said.
- “When a child calls 911, we have a right to expect a response,” Turner said, his voice trembling with emotion.
- As Gonzales waited outside, children and teachers hid inside darkened classrooms and grabbed scissors “to confront a gunman,” Turner said. “They did as they had been trained.”
- Defense attorneys insisted in their opening statement that Gonzales did what he could when he arrived at a confusing and chaotic scene. They described an officer who tried to assess where the gunman was while thinking he was being fired on without protection against a high-powered rifle.
- WATCH: Defense: Adrian Gonzales ‘Did Best He Could… Did Not Fail To Act’
- Gonzales was among the first group to go into the building before they took fire from gunman Salvador Ramos, defense attorneys said.
- “This isn’t a man waiting around. This isn’t a man failing to act,” defense attorney Jason Goss said.
- “The government makes it want to seem like he just sat there,” said defense attorney Nico LaHood. “He did what he could, with what he knew at the time.”
- The jury heard frantic 911 calls made on the day of the shooting at Robb Elementary.
- Gilbert Limones – Eyewitness
- A witness, Gilbert Limones, called 911 witnessing a vehicle crash and the driver exiting the vehicle with long-gun, headed towards Robb Elementary School.
- Audio recordings of the 911 calls reveal panic and urgency as the gunman jumped the fence to the school and headed towards the entrance of the school.
- Limones described seeing the gunman dressed in black shooting at children and entering the schoolyard and building.
- Video and audio evidence were presented in court, showing the vehicle crash, shooter’s movements, and the chaotic response.
- Limones noted bullets “grazing” him when he fled the gunman.
- The gunman threw a duffle bag over the fencing at Robb Elementary School and jumping a fence before entering the school.
- Limones was unaware of officers’ exact locations during the event and did not recognize Adrian Gonzales in a police vehicle.
- Cross-examination revealed some inconsistencies in Turner’s perception, such as thinking the gunman was running (when he was walking) and shooting at children in the pavilion (which may not have been the case).
- Staff Lt. Jason Shea, Texas Rangers
- Staff Lt. Jason Shea had not previously worked on a mass shooting crime scene; this was their first such experience.
- Staff Lt. Shea was the first Ranger at the crime scene and was tasked with photographing the shooter’s vehicle.
- Numerous state exhibits (photos) detailed the pickup truck, shattered windows, barriers, projectiles, and a long rifle in a black bag.
- Magazines, shell casings, live rounds, and a cell phone with an Instagram message alert were documented in the vehicle.
- Shea did not see the gunman that day but observed blood in the vehicle and other evidence.
- The witness could not identify the manufacturer of casings without glasses.
- Shea acknowledged that there was a pattern of leaving school doors unlocked; all three external doors were unlocked at the time.
- Teachers used magnets to prevent doors from locking.
- Ranger Justin Duck, Texas Ranger
- Ranger Justin Duck was assigned to search a truck related to the incident.
- It had rained, causing the area (a covert) to fill with water, complicating the search.
- A duffel bag containing a long arm (firearm) and magazines was recovered from the scene.
- A series of state exhibits documented the search, including photos of the pickup truck, drainage ditch, spent cartridges, and close-ups of cartridge stamps.
- Cartridges were recovered both in the ditch and on the bank after the water receded.
- The search involved digging in the mud and took a significant amount of time.
- The cross-examination focused on the thoroughness and timing of the evidence collection process.
- Stephanie Hale, Robb Elementary School Teacher
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- It was award day at the school, with parents present.
- After returning to the classroom, a loud sound was heard—initially thought to be fireworks.
- The coach instructed everyone to get inside, indicating possible gunfire.
- Hale saw a person dressed in black with long hair carrying a long gun.
- The group went into lockdown, keeping students calm using special education techniques.
- Law enforcement arrived, moved the group to the parking lot.
- The witness participated in group counseling with other teachers after the event.
- Hale was questioned about details of her statements and if she had mentioned the suspect’s appearance immediately after the event.
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