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Uvalde Families Announce Important Lawsuits, $2M Settlement Against DPS Officers Ahead of Shooting Anniversary

May 24, 2024, 12:00 PM

Families of the victims of the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, have announced a series of legal actions and settlements as the two-year anniversary of the tragedy approaches. The families have filed lawsuits against the firearms manufacturer, the gun store, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers, the principal of Robb Elementary School, and the district's former police chief. Additionally, they have agreed to a $2 million settlement with the city of Uvalde, which includes commitments from city leaders to improve safety standards and training. Javier Cazares, whose daughter Jackie Cazares was killed, described the past two years as 'unbearable' and emphasized the importance of doing the right thing. The announcement, deemed important by the families, comes as the community continues to grapple with the aftermath of the shooting, which resulted in the deaths of 19 students and two teachers. The families emphasize that their actions are driven by a desire for accountability and prevention of future tragedies, rather than financial compensation.