Statement from the City of Uvalde
The City of Uvalde has filed a lawsuit with the 38th District Court against Christina Mitchell Busbee 38th Judicial District Attorney seeking help from a judge to compel Busbee to hand over all relevant law enforcement investigation records and materials from all law enforcement agencies related to the May 24, 2022, Robb Elementary School shooting according to information from official press release.
The press release reads as follows:
“The Uvalde community has waited entirely too long for answers and transparency with regard to
the Robb Elementary shooting incident. Despite the City of Uvalde’s efforts to amicably obtain the necessary investigative materials for
its ongoing Uvalde Police Department’s Internal Affairs investigation, the District Attorney has
blocked the City’s ability to obtain critical information to assess its officers’ actions and
compliance with police department policies and expectations.
Today, the city of Uvalde filed a lawsuit against Uvalde County District Attorney Christina
Mitchell, in her official capacity, asking a judge to compel the District Attorney to hand over all
relevant law enforcement investigation records and materials from all law enforcement agencies
related to the May 24, 2022, Robb Elementary School shooting.
The Internal Affairs review being conducted by an independent investigator, Jesse Prado, is
significantly restricted by the scope of evidence that has not been made available to Prado by
the District Attorney. The request in the suit is requesting that a Judge Order the District Attorney
to turn over the investigative information, solely for Prado’s investigation which will be subject
to a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement. No one from the City will have access to the
information requested to be turned over to ensure confidentiality of the District Attorney’s
criminal investigation.
From day one, the city’s focus is on helping the entire Uvalde community, parents who lost
children, children who lost parents, and young survivors navigate through the healing process.
Transparency and accountability are part of that process. We hope this lawsuit will allow the
City’s investigation into the conduct of its officers to be completed so as to give the community
and families the answers they deserve.”
