Two years after Uvalde school shootings, families still seek reform and justice

Law enforcement stand watch near a memorial dedicated to the 19 children and two adults murdered on May 24, 2022 during the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School on May 24, 2023 in Uvalde , Texas . Friday, May 24, 2024, marks two years since a heavily armed 18-year-old burst into Robb Elementary in Uvalde ,. Families of the victims will mark the day by gathering for a memorial vigil at the Uvalde Amphitheater.

Survivors of the Uvalde shooting victims became a familiar sight at the state capitol over the last two years. With Republicans in firm control of both the State House and Texas Senate, gun legislation is not popular here. But the Uvalde families want Texas toIn their testimony here at the State Capitol in the last session, they noted that the shooter in Uvalde had just turned 18 when he purchased the two guns and ammo he used in their school shooting.

Javier Cazares, father of Jackie Cazares chimed in, “I cannot emphasize this enough. It’s not about the money." Families of the shooting victims are expected to return to the Texas Capitol in January for the next regular legislative session starts. Still, gun reform is not among the legislative priorities announced so far.

But the Uvalde families are claiming some success at home. Their recent settlement with the City of Uvalde does include improved active shooter training for their local police.

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

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