Trial of Officer Adrian Gonzales Commences in Corpus Christi A criminal trial began Tuesday in Corpus Christi for former Uvalde school officer Adrian Gonzales, who faces child endangerment and abandonment charges tied to his actions during the 2023 Robb Elementary shooting [1][2]. The proceedings occur three and a half years after a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers at the school [1][2]. The judge’s denial of a mistrial keeps the case moving forward without restarting the trial [1][2].

Judge Rejects Mistrial Motion Over Undisclosed Witness Testimony Defense attorneys argued that prosecutors failed to disclose former teacher Stephanie Hale’s testimony, which described seeing a gunman in black near Gonzales’s position, claiming the surprise violated discovery rules [1][2]. The judge refused to grant a mistrial, allowing the defense to highlight the discrepancy to the jury and later seek to strike Hale’s testimony [1][2]. He labeled the prosecution’s handling of the disclosure “negligent” but not intentional, leaving the issue to be resolved through motions rather than a trial reset [1][2].

Charges Extend to Uvalde Police Chief Pete Arredondo Uvalde school Police Chief Pete Arredondo has been indicted on the same child endangerment and abandonment counts as Gonzales, reflecting broader criminal accountability for the law‑enforcement response [1][2]. Unlike Gonzales, Arredondo’s trial date remains unscheduled, indicating parallel but staggered proceedings [1][2]. Both indictments stem from investigations into the officers’ conduct during the school shooting [1][2].

Robb Elementary Shooting Context Remains Central to Proceedings The 2023 massacre, in which a gunman entered Robb Elementary and killed 19 students and two teachers, continues to frame the legal and public scrutiny of the case [1][2]. Ongoing investigations, record‑keeping lawsuits, and multiple criminal actions underscore the lasting impact of the tragedy on policy and accountability [1][2]. The trial’s outcomes are expected to influence future law‑enforcement protocols for active‑shooter incidents [1][2].