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Incident
Patrol Officer Arturo Garcia was shot and killed when he encountered a subject on San Francisco Avenue, between Jardin Street and Bruni Street.
The subject had been riding on a wagon and jumped off of it when he spotted Officer Garcia. The two exchanged words before the subject drew a .38 caliber revolver and shot Officer Garcia several times.
Another nearby officer heard the shots and arrested the subject, who was charged with Officer Garcia's murder.
Officer Garcia had served with the Laredo Police Department for 11 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and mother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Garcia served with the Laredo Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Laredo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Garcia.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Laredo Police Department has lost 8 officers; 8 of them killed feloniously.
Arturo is one of 1,462 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,423 remembered there.
Arturo is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Arturo is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1917, 1 officer at Laredo Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1917, 17 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1917, 165 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1917, 169 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Arturo was 31. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Laredo Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 29.5 and 46.5; the middle age was 38. Arturo had served 0.9 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Arturo was 31. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Arturo had served 0.9 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Arturo was 31. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Arturo had served 0.9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Arturo was 31. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Arturo had served 0.9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 12.5% of these deaths at Laredo Police Department; June holds the most, 37.5%. Fridays: 12.5%.
November holds 8.3% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Fridays: 15.5%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 8 deaths at Laredo Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun; .38 caliber, in 12.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,423 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .38 caliber, in 1.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .38 caliber, in 0.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .38 caliber, in 0.7% of these deaths.
His people
Laredo Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, Arturo among them.
Where
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