A Cop on Trial: Did He Freeze in Uvalde?

A former Uvalde school cop is in hot water. Adrian Gonzales is the first person to face criminal charges for what happened during the Robb Elementary shooting. The jury is now deciding if he messed up big time. The trial wrapped up with both sides making their final arguments. Prosecutors say Gonzales had a chance to stop the shooter but didn't do enough. They claim he ignored his training and put kids in danger. If found guilty on all counts, he could be locked up for life. This case is a big deal. It's the first time someone is being criminally charged for their actions during the Uvalde shooting. Nineteen kids and two teachers lost their lives. The cops took 77 minutes to take down the gunman. People are still upset about how the police handled it. Gonzales is charged with 29 felony counts of endangering kids. That's one count for each child who died and for the 10 who survived in the classroom. Each charge could mean two years behind bars. If he's convicted, a judge will decide his sentence.The trial is happening in Corpus Christi, not Uvalde. The judge moved it there because Gonzales' lawyers said he couldn't get a fair trial near where the shooting happened. Prosecutors called lots of witnesses. They tried to show that Gonzales had a shot at stopping the shooter but didn't act fast enough. A teaching aide testified that she told Gonzales to stop the gunman before he got into the school. But Gonzales didn't do anything. The defense had a different story. They said Gonzales did what he was trained to do. They blamed other officers for not acting sooner. They also said Gonzales tried to go into the school but was told to wait for backup. This case is rare. It's not common for cops to be charged for how they respond to shootings. There was a similar case in Florida, but the cop was found not guilty. The jury now has to figure out if Gonzales is guilty. It's a tough call. What do you think? Did he freeze up, or was he just following orders?