Shouldn't Have Waited To Take Down Gunman: Texas Cops On School Shooting
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Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw said in "hindsight" it was the wrong decision for police not to immediately breach the Uvalde classroom.
The Texas head of public safety said Friday that in "hindsight" it was the wrong decision for police not to immediately breach the Uvalde classroom where a gunman ultimately shot dead 19 children and two teachers.
"From the benefit of hindsight... it was the wrong decision, period," Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw told a news conference at which he was assailed by questions over why police waited for tactical backup before going in.
"From what we know, we believe there should have been an entry as soon as you can," McCraw said, adding: "If I thought it would help, I'd apologize."
Police in the Texas town have come under angry criticism since Tuesday's tragedy over why it took an hour to neutralize the gunman -- who was barricaded inside a classroom at Robb Elementary School.
