Summary
There were growing concerns Thursday about how police responded to the deadly elementary school massacre in Uvalde, Texas that left 21 people dead, 19 of them children. Police indicated the school doors may have been unlocked when the gunman entered and that he managed to stay inside for an hour before he was killed. Amna Nawaz reports from Uvalde. For a transcript of the story, click here.Five Facts
- Where did the gunman enter the school from?
- When did the police arrive at the scene (how long after the gunman arrived)?
- Why are people outraged at the way the shooting was handled by local authorities?
- What are some of the ways people are providing support to the Uvalde community?
- How long was the gunman inside the school before officials confronted him?
Focus Questions
In 2005, the Supreme Court ruled that police are not constitutionally obligated to protect citizens from harm. This ruling was referenced when a school resource officer was sued and arrested on criminal charges due to his inaction during the 2018 Parkland shooting. Do you think parents should be able to sue police for not doing enough to protect their children from harm? Media literacy: Keric Hill said that “in two weeks, a week, the next event, all the cameras will be gone, and all these families will still be going through the same thing.” How does the news cycle play a role in desensitization towards tragic events such as mass shootings?For More
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