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December 16, 2022

Families of Uvalde Massacre Victims Blast Botched Police Response in House Testimony
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Texas lawmakers and grieving families of the victims of the mass
shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde testified before the U.S.
House Judiciary Committee Thursday, where they blasted Uvalde law
enforcement over its botched response during the massacre and demanded
federal gun reform. The hearing began with the sound of the gunfire that
killed 19 students and two teachers on May 24. This is Faith Mata, whose
10-year-old sister Tess was killed that day.

Faith Mata: "In the days following the death of my sister, I took on the
responsibilities and tasks that my parents could not bear to do. My
parents should not have to plan their own child's funeral. So I felt the
need to step in when they needed me the most. Our life has changed
forever. It has darkened because our light has left."



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