It almost sounds like they were doing it this way on orders from higher up. The off-duty border patrol agent and father of one of the students blunted their impact at least somewhat.
“It almost sounds like they were doing it this way on orders from higher up.”
I am 95% certain that this is the case. But no one is asking that question. Just focus on the low level order followers and pay no attention to who was giving the orders to Pete/Pedro.
How? How do you stand outside hearing the gunshots, children screaming, and not do everything in your human power to save those babies? How?
There had to be some overwhelming order from above to stand down. Even then you are a COWARD to not disobey whatever order and save those children.
Cowards. Monsters. As bad as the shooter himself.
Orders from higher up are NOT needed in this, or similar situations.
Officers, or first responders, or armed citizens, must ACT immediately. Even it it puts you, the officer, or your job or pension, at risk. It is why citizens put those responsibilities on police, to wear the guns, get the training, DO THE JOB. Too many officers see themselves as little more than revenue agents, not there to “protect and serve”.
Any officer that was directly involved, including the chief, should be fired immediately. I strongly doubt any had the courage or fortitude to self-resign.
Just my humble opinion, of course.