Tue Sep 17 06:55:18 UTC 2024: ## Former Uvalde School Police Chief Pleads Not Guilty in Shooting Response Case
**UVALDE, TEXAS -** Pete Arredondo, the former school police chief in Uvalde, Texas, has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of child endangerment and abandonment. This follows the deadly school shooting at Robb Elementary School in 2022, where 19 children and two teachers were killed.
Arredondo’s first court appearance on Monday marked the beginning of legal proceedings against him for his actions during the shooting. He is accused of failing to take adequate measures to stop the gunman during the horrific incident.
The charges against Arredondo come more than two years after the massacre, which sparked widespread criticism and scrutiny of law enforcement’s response. The incident led to numerous investigations and reports, highlighting failures in communication, command, and the overall response to the shooting.
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