Uvalde funeral attendant who encountered gunman says he tried to go after shooter, was held back

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Jun 05, 2022 Uvalde funeral attendant who encountered gunman says he tried to go after shooter, was held back Cody Briseno, a funeral attendant who works across the street from the site of Texas' deadliest school shooting, was one of the first people to encounter the gunman on May 24. In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Briseno, who has helped bury several of the victims, including a relative, described the encounter and how he was prepared to charge the shooter but was told by arriving officers to back away. Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all NBC News newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy