Uncle of Uvalde School Shooting Victim Arrested During Heated Speech at Commissioners' Meeting

In a poignant display of anguish and frustration, Brett Cross, the uncle and legal guardian of Uziyah Garcia, one of the victims of the tragic Uvalde school shooting, was arrested during a charged confrontation at a Uvalde County Commissioners Court meeting. Uziyah Garcia was one of the 19 children and 2 teachers who lost their lives in the devastating mass shooting that unfolded at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022. The incident, which ranks among the worst mass shootings in U.S. history, shook the nation and left communities grappling with grief and questions about law enforcement's response. Video footage from the recent commissioners' meeting captured the raw emotions as Cross directed his anger towards former Uvalde Police Chief Mariano Pargas Jr., who was in office during the shooting. Cross's impassioned speech underscored the lingering pain and frustration over the slow police response that potentially cost lives on that fateful day. "How is it that there is a motion to approve minutes when he hasn’t been here in the past two months?" Cross demanded, questioning Pargas's commitment and presence during critical moments. "We are paying a man’s salary who refuses to do anything. You couldn’t show up and see the children who survived." As Cross's speech escalated, commissioners urged him to refrain from using foul language, but his anguish spilled over into profanity. "Language, language, language. My child is (expletive) dead!" he exclaimed, his voice cracking with grief and anger. Cross's outburst resulted in his arrest by the Uvalde County Sheriff’s Department on charges of disrupting a meeting or procession. However, he contends that his emotions were justified, expressing that his anguish over his son's death far outweighed any concerns about language. "Profane is burying your child, profane is picking out which cartoon character is going to be on their casket," Cross expressed in an interview following his release. "The F word is not." In response to the incident, the Uvalde Police Department clarified that they assisted in detaining Cross but were not directly responsible for his arrest. They reiterated their commitment to upholding the law and ensuring public safety, emphasizing their dedication to serving the community. As Cross grapples with the aftermath of his arrest, his impassioned plea for accountability serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing trauma and unanswered questions that linger in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting. In his quest for justice and transparency, Cross echoes the sentiments of grieving families across the nation, demanding accountability and action to prevent future tragedies. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com