Vandalism of Uvalde Memorial
White crosses displaying the names of the 19 children and two teachers killed when a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School were “lovingly placed” near the school by family and community members.
Then, on May 1, the memorial remembering one of Uvalde’s darkest days was vandalized, local police said.
“This act is not only senseless, it is cruel, and it has inflicted more pain on families who have already endured unimaginable loss,” Uvalde Police Chief Homer Delgado said in a Facebook post.
Reaction to the Vandalism
Uvalde’s former mayor and state Rep. Don McLaughlin is offering a $2,500 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible for the damage to the memorial.
“Well, this morning, like every other morning, I stop at Robb before I go to work, and I just park there and say a little prayer… This morning, I went in at six… I saw that the crosses… some had fallen, others were turned… broken glass, pebbles… I couldn’t believe it,” Sandra Cruz, the mother of one of the victims, told KABB.
Police say they hope to identify the person responsible for the vandalism and prosecute them. Cameras were installed at the temporary memorial site on the school’s campus on May 2, according to police.
Impact on the Community
“This act has caused profound sorrow and grief for us all in our community as we continue to mourn the loss of our cherished angels,” Uvalde’s school district said in a Facebook post.
A former Robb Elementary student entered the school with an AR-15 style rifle on May 24, 2022, and shot and killed 19 students and two teachers and injured 17 people.
Anyone with information about the vandalism of the memorial is asked to contact the Uvalde Police Department’s Investigations Division at (830) 278-9147.
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Conclusion
The vandalism of the Uvalde memorial is a senseless and cruel act that has caused profound sorrow and grief for the community. The memorial was a symbol of love and respect for the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting, and its destruction has inflicted more pain on the families who have already endured unimaginable loss.
The community is coming together to support the families and to find the person responsible for the vandalism. The Uvalde Police Department is investigating the incident and is asking for anyone with information to come forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened to the Uvalde memorial?
A: The Uvalde memorial, which was dedicated to the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting, was vandalized on May 1.
Q: What is being done to find the person responsible for the vandalism?
A: The Uvalde Police Department is investigating the incident and is asking for anyone with information to come forward. Cameras were installed at the temporary memorial site on the school’s campus on May 2.
