In the aftermath of any massive, deadly event, facts can be tricky. Perceptions get distorted and rumors fly in what's euphemistically referred to as the fog of war. The complete reversal of a key narrative fact was far from the only one.
during their initial news conference. Instead, theystressed the"quick response" of brave police officers who saved many children's lives.Abbott himself suggested the narrative might shift when he spoke Wednesday, flanked by a range of top Texas officials."Let me tell you the best information we have at this time," he said."Ongoing investigations often reveal new information as those investigations progress.
It's also important to recognize that, in dealing with a barricaded suspect – especially one who already has shot at officers – police are trained to avoid reckless assaults that may only increase the number of victims. But they are also taught to immediately take on an active shooter. At the press briefing Wednesday, DPS chief McCraw alluded to a delay, but did not acknowledge any objections from bystanders."It is going to be within 40 minutes or so. I don't want to give you a particular timeline. Law enforcement was there and engaged immediately. They contained him in the classroom, and put the tactical stack together in a very orderly way and breached."
But more notable was the account of the school officer"engaging" the gunman. After Abbott spoke, DPS Director McCraw elaborated, starting by describing the gunman shooting his grandmother. "The subject... used her vehicle, he was living at their residence since march of 2022, to drive approximately .29 miles, about a block and a half away from the school. He crashed the vehicle, exited with a backpack. He took a rifle with him....
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