My follow up to him: And you think you’ve done that? Your rangers, your investigators you think have been doing that and have done that?
McCraw: “Absolutely, absolutely. And we’ll continue to do so.”
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More McCraw: “And why should we not be judicious and as thorough investigation law enforcement officers as we are subjects that aren’t in the occupation.”
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Here is more of what McCraw told us today:
“And one thing that’s important – I know people have talked about ‘well what investigation, there can’t be a criminal investigation, the subject is dead’ well… she’s looking at criminal culpability for law enforcement officers.”
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FARMERVILLE, La. (AP) — 5 Louisiana law enforcement officers charged with state crimes in deadly 2019 arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene.
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The internal investigation by the DPS’ inspector general is continuing. McCraw offered no update. He did say no new officers were added to the initial list of 7. He was careful not to comment on the investigation because the DA has prohibited officials from talking about it.
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We’ve learned many of the questions posed to law enforcement officials on scene that day is centered on the early moments of the massacre. what they saw Arredondo doing. What they saw other leaders doing or not doing. And the door of the classroom. Did anyone actually check it.
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The DPS investigation is nearly complete and expected to be in the hands of Uvalde County's district attorney any day, DPS Director Col. Steven McCraw told CNN Thursday.
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I appreciate you ❤️
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Shimon - thank you for your diligence.
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Caught up with DPS Director Steve McCraw today in Austin for an update on where things stand in the Uvalde investigation. Last time he spoke he said the investigation would be completed by years end.
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Thank u Shimon for ur persistence for answers to this tragedy. Nobody wants to say or do anything,they’re all pointing at this,or that. The DA doesn’t want to release any info either. Meanwhile the families continue to suffer knowing lives could have been saved. BS!
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'You're being forced out!': Families confront Uvalde acting police chief | CNN
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I was an elementary school teacher and I had multiple hours of active shooter training⁉️☹️
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Most important we keep Uvalde in the news. 6 months later and we’re still learning significant new information. The families continue to need help. Thank you who make this great team one of the best. mediaite.com/news/mediaites
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How is this possible? This was dealt with years ago in the MSD commission hearings as this was a failure in Parkland. This should result in accountability, as resignation or termination, for any elected leader & member of law enforcement who failed to make sure this happened.
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The Uvalde County Sheriff had 13 deputies on scene. Today we learned they did not have an active shooter policy. The sheriff appears to not have active shooter training, according to records and information given to CNN.
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When I was in the DA’s office in Uvalde they DA’s office personally put on trainings to make sure the Law enforcement was prepared. I never was asked to participate in these trainings and I was always concerned that the trainers were very inept.
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Though we learned some of this information from the expert hired by the Uvalde County, we made sure to back it up with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Records they provided CNN shows Nolasco has no active shooter training. It is not required by law. twitter.com/matthewboedy/s…
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The Uvalde County Sheriff had 13 deputies on scene. Today we learned they did not have an active shooter policy. The sheriff appears to not have active shooter training, according to records and information given to CNN.
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Though we learned some of this information from the expert hired by the Uvalde County, we made sure to back it up with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). Records they provided CNN shows Nolasco has no active shooter training. It is not required by law.
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Another great Uvalde story from @ShimonPro who has been on this story since the start : Sheriff didn’t get active shooter training. And the first report on the lack of action at the school that day: cnn.com/2022/12/12/us/
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From day one, has covered extensively everything happening in Uvalde. We appreciate your diligence in finding answers and holding everyone accountable. Great job!!!
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There’s no indication she’s hired anyone to specifically help her navigate this case. No indication a grand jury is involved. Instead it appears she is relying on the Texas Rangers. Some of the very same Rangers who were on scene and making decisions with how to respond on May 24
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So who and what she’s exactly investigating still remains unclear. This is an extremely complex and difficult case. Hundreds of interviews with officers and witnesses. Hours and hours of footage from bodycam to surveillance. Plus the forensics and more.
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Interesting that the Uvalde DA sat in a room today with Mariano Pargas while the country commission was in executive session. He was the acting commander during the failed response tasked with making key decisions. DA has said she is investigating all police action that day.
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And here at the end of the hearing was me asking Pargas questions again and DPS officers and sheriff deputies escorting him to his car.
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Here is the later part of Pargas leaving today’s meeting. Families understandably angry, but Pargas, flanked by DPS, still refusing to answer any questions twitter.com/ShimonPro/stat…
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We also tried to ask questions of Mariano Pargas, who is the former Lt from the Uvalde police.
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Retired UPD Lt. And current district 2 commissioner Mariano Pargas is here… making his first public appearance since his surprise retirement a few weeks ago…
The retirement came after CNN’s report of Pargas knowing children were alive in the school… but still did not act
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Large number of family members in attendance today
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Tried to get answers from her as she left and well as expected she said nothing.
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.@ShimonPro and I attempted to get some answers from DA Christina Mitchell-Busbee as she left the building after the executive session briefing today.
Not one peep from the elected official
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The commissioners are currently in executive session regarding the review.
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Former UPD Lt. Mariano Pargas, who is also a county commissioner, showed to today’s meeting. He didn’t show to the last meeting after CNN’s story showed he knew students were in the room with the gunman.
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The Uvalde county commission is meeting today to discuss a report that they commissioned into the uvalde sheriffs office. They are now meeting in executive session to discuss the report. Interestingly enough the Uvalde DA just went into that meeting.
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The Uvalde county commission is meeting today to discuss a report that they commissioned into the uvalde sheriffs office. They are now meeting in executive session to discuss the report. Interestingly enough the Uvalde DA just went into that meeting.
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She refused to answer my questions as she went in to the meeting. It has been over 6 months since the horrific shooting. She has not publicly answered one question. Here she is avoiding my questions.
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Family members are puzzled by her appearance in the secret meeting with the county commission.
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The Uvalde DA is being sued by the Mayor for her refusal to share information for his internal investigation. She is the one official all have blamed for not being allowed to release information. She is now sitting in a meeting with the County commission.
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The Uvalde county commission is meeting today to discuss a report that they commissioned into the uvalde sheriffs office. They are now meeting in executive session to discuss the report. Interestingly enough the Uvalde DA just went into that meeting.
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In uvalde, a family member was just removed from what is likely to be a contentious county commission hearing that is about to begin. Mariano Pargas the former Uvalde police Lt. who resigned is an elected official and member of the commission.
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Our reporting continues to show that many of the initial narratives are not holding up. The leadership was not there that day. Many of the officers were confused by who was in charge and what exactly they were supposed to do. Someone needs to take ownership of that and explain.
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Despite our months of reporting showing the law enforcement leaders that day and officials, there is still so much more to tell and explain. Our reporting continues.
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There is one person controlling the information in Uvalde and that’s the District Attorney.She has refused to answer any questions.Has offered no updates in any public setting. One of the worst mass shootings and no information. My team has had to chase people down to get answers
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Here is the latest story from Uvalde where we finally after months of trying got to question the Sheriff. It was contentious.
Also lots new video here and audio of interviews with Texas Rangers.
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Another officer who quit the DPS while she was under investigation and took a job with the Uvalde school district was fired by that district after CNN showed how she waited outside the school during the attack but said it would have been different if her own son had been inside.
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CNN has also revealed the actions and inaction that have seen a Texas Ranger and a state police captain put under review, and a state police sergeant terminated.
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Acting Uvalde police chief Lt. Mariano Pargas, who like Nolasco could have taken command, chose to resign after CNN reported that he knew children needed rescuing and did not organize help.
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