Survivors and families of victims from the 2022 Robb Elementary School mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, have filed a lawsuit against UPS and FedEx. y School mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas
The suit alleges that the shipping companies played a role in the massacre that resulted in the deaths of 19 students and two teachers by transporting the rifle and trigger accessories to the gunman.
The lawsuit, filed in Bexar County, Texas, seeks a jury trial to determine compensatory and punitive damages. It claims that the actions of UPS and FedEx caused severe physical, mental, and emotional harm to the families, leading to ongoing medical expenses and losses of income.
The legal action points to FedEx’s delivery of the AR-15-style rifle to Oasis Outback, where the shooter collected the firearm. UPS is accused of shipping a Hell-Fire trigger modification, which allowed the semiautomatic rifle to fire at a faster rate. The lawsuit asserts that these shipments violated both companies’ rules and federal laws regarding the transportation of firearms.
UPS and FedEx have stated that the lawsuit lacks merit and that they comply with all applicable federal laws regarding the shipment of firearms. However, the suit claims both companies failed to adhere to their regulations, which prohibit shipping items that could endanger human life.
This lawsuit joins a series of legal actions taken by the families seeking accountability. In recent weeks, they have also filed lawsuits against gun manufacturer Daniel Defense, social media companies like Meta, and video game publisher Activision. These lawsuits argue that aggressive marketing tactics by these companies contributed to the shooter’s actions.
Additionally, the families have reached a $2 million settlement with the City of Uvalde, which includes promises to improve police training and establish May 24 as an annual day of remembrance.
The legal actions highlight the families’ ongoing quest for justice and accountability, particularly regarding the delayed law enforcement response during the shooting. More than 370 officers converged on the scene but waited over 70 minutes before confronting the shooter. This delay has been heavily criticized and scrutinized by state and federal authorities.
Despite the lawsuits and settlements, many senior law enforcement officers who were present during the shooting remain employed without facing repercussions. This ongoing situation has left the families feeling that justice has not been fully served.
The lawsuits against UPS, FedEx, and other entities aim to address this perceived lack of accountability and to seek justice for the victims and their families.