Ex-Uvalde Police Chief Claims He's a 'Scapegoat' in School Shooting Response

Former Uvalde school district police chief Pete Arredondo, charged with child endangerment and abandonment over the Robb Elementary School shooting response, claims he is being 'scapegoated'. Arredondo argues state police should have led the response. The incident, which involved nearly 400 officers, ended with 19 students and two teachers dead.

Former Uvalde school district police chief Pete Arredondo claims he is being 'scapegoated' for the flawed police response to the Robb Elementary School shooting. Arredondo and another officer face charges of child endangerment.

Arredondo argues state police should have set up a command post and taken control. The incident, involving nearly 400 officers, ended with 19 students and two teachers dead.

Despite criticism from victims' families and scathing investigative reports, Arredondo maintains he acted appropriately. He noted bodycam footage showed no hesitation in his actions, despite being cast as the wrongdoer. The Texas Department of Public Safety and Uvalde County District Attorney have not commented.