Family members of the victims could not hold back their emotions as the civil trial began against the student charged in the Santa Fe High School shooting. The courtroom was filled with tears and grief as testimony commenced. Galveston, Texas, was the site of this tragic incident.
Dimitrios Pagourtzis, the accused shooter, has been deemed unfit to stand trial, resulting in a pause in the criminal trial.
Many family members heard witness accounts for the first time on Thursday.
The civil trial against the accused Santa Fe HS shooter has begun, and it is expected to uncover more details about the tragic incident. The trial will not only bring justice to the victims and their families but also shed light on the factors that led to the shooting. The accused has been charged with multiple counts of murder, attempted murder, and assault, and it is essential that the court hears all the evidence and facts to make an informed decision. The trial is expected to be emotional and challenging for everyone involved, but it is crucial to ensure that justice is served.
Scot Rice, who lost his wife to a gunshot, expressed his desire for people to listen to their message, as the evidence supports their cause.
A freshman from Santa Fe High School took the stand as the first witness. The student shared their experience of hiding inside a closet while bullets were being fired.
According to her testimony, while the accused shooter was firing at her classmates, she called both her mother and the police. The shooter was reportedly singing “Another One Bites the Dust” by the British rock band Queen during the shooting.
Law enforcement officers who arrived at the gruesome scene gave their testimony next.
According to a deputy constable, the shooter revealed to him after being apprehended that he had no intention of dying.
Rosie Yanas, whose son, Chris Stone, was killed, expressed that despite not wanting to, they have to relive the tragedy. She explained that without doing so, they would have no answers and feel helpless. Yanas emphasized that they refuse to settle for that kind of outcome.
Flo Rice, a substitute teacher who was a victim of a shooting, believes that if they can bring about a positive change, it is worth retelling her experience. She emphasizes the importance of responsible gun ownership and seeking mental health assistance for children in need. As she puts it, “It is worth reliving for one set of parents to lock those guns up and get their child mental help.”
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