Uvalde School Shooting Trial: Officer Testimony on Robb Elementary Response

Officer Testimony on Initial Response

• 🚨 Uvalde police sergeant Daniel Coronado testified that he heard "shots fired by the Rob school" and immediately ran to his car.
• 🎯 Upon arrival, Coronado observed officers taking cover and heard gunfire, noting one officer with an AR-15 hesitated to shoot the gunman.
• ❓ Coronado expressed surprise, stating he had "never been asked or have ever heard of anyone asking for permission to fire."

Defense Arguments on Officer Actions

• ⚖️ Defense attorneys argued that their client was positioned on the other side of the school and did not see the gunman, suggesting opportunities to have "distracted, deterred, delayed, or stopped that guy."
• 🛡️ They contended that their client acted appropriately by risking his life and following orders, especially after two officers were hit by shrapnel.

Entry into the School and Officer Injury

• 🏃 Coronado recounted entering the school with four other officers as shots were still being fired.
• 🤕 During the entry, officers were shot at, and one officer, Adrian Gonzalez, was hit by shrapnel, grabbing the back of his head.

Prosecutor's Stance on Duty to Act

• 🚓 Prosecutors stated that Gonzalez left the building while shots were still being fired, asserting he had a duty to stay and confront the shooter.

Trial Coverage and Analysis

• 📺 Reporting on the trial, including expert analysis, is available on the WFAA Plus streaming app.
• 🗓️ Coverage of the trial is scheduled to resume tomorrow at 8:30 AM.