The Uvalde Police Department is investigating after memorial crosses at Robb Elementary School were vandalized.
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The crosses, placed by grieving families to honor the 19 children and two teachers killed in the May 24, 2022, school shooting, were damaged in what police are calling a “senseless” and “cruel” act. Seventeen others were injured in the shooting, which remains the deadliest school shooting in Texas history.
“This act is not only senseless, it is cruel, and it has inflicted more pain on families who have already endured unimaginable loss,” the department said in a Facebook post.
Police said they are actively working to identify those responsible. In the post, they assured families and residents: “We see you, we stand with you, and we share your heartbreak.”
The department added that Robb Elementary is more than a location. It is “a symbol of sorrow, resilience, and remembrance,” and violating it is seen as a violation of the spirit of Uvalde itself.
“We will not tolerate these continued attacks on the dignity of our community,” police said. “We remain committed to protecting this community—with compassion, with integrity, and with unwavering resolve.”
