In a chilling revelation, Armando Ramos, the uncle of the infamous Uvalde shooter Salvador Ramos, disclosed that he had pleaded with the police to let him negotiate with his nephew during the horrific school shooting that claimed 21 lives.
Salvador Ramos had unleashed terror at Robb Elementary School, killing 19 students and two teachers before being shot dead by law enforcement.
As reported by One America News, newly released transcripts and recordings from the city reveal that Armando Ramos had implored the police to let him speak with his nephew, believing he could convince him to surrender. "Maybe he could listen to me because he does listen to me, everything I tell him he does listen to me," Ramos told dispatchers. "Maybe he could stand down or do something to turn himself in." He also revealed that Salvador had spent the previous night with him and was upset due to issues with his grandmother.
The call from Armando came in ten minutes after the shooting had ceased, but by then, Salvador was already dead. The city of Uvalde released the transcripts and recordings from the tragic day after a lengthy legal battle. The Associated Press and other news organizations had sued the city officials for refusing to release documents related to the shooting.
The law enforcement response to the shooting has been widely criticized as a "massive tactical and moral failure." Despite having nearly 400 officers, including 91 state police officers, around 150 U.S. Border Patrol agents, and local and school police, they waited for over 70 minutes before confronting the gunman. As parents outside pleaded with the police to intervene, terrified students inside the classroom continued to dial 911.
The shooter had been inside a classroom, terrorizing children and teachers with his weapon. A disturbing video from the scene showed police officers idling in the hallway, some armed with rifles and bulletproof shields. Eventually, at around 12:50 p.m., a tactical team stormed the classroom and shot Salvador Ramos dead.
In the aftermath, former Uvalde school police chief Pete Arredondo and former school officer Adrian Gonzales have pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges of child abandonment and endangerment. A Texas state trooper from Uvalde, suspended over the controversy, was reinstated this month.
The incident has also sparked legal action from the parents of the victims. They have filed federal and state lawsuits against law enforcement, social media platforms, online gaming companies, and the gun manufacturer of the rifle used by the shooter. They are demanding that more officers be held accountable for their inaction during the crisis. The tragic event underscores the need for a more proactive approach to law enforcement and the importance of listening to those who may have a unique insight into a volatile situation.
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