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Helio Armando Garcia III
Incident
Captain Helio Garcia was killed when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Flat Shoals Road close to Connell Road.
Captain Garcia was on patrol when a vehicle veered into his lane and hit his patrol car head-on. Captain Garcia was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries early the next morning.
The driver of the other vehicle had just finished probation and had a blood alcohol level of .194. She was initially hospitalized, but survived her injuries. She has been charged with vehicular homicide.
Captain Garcia was a United States Marine Corps veteran who had served with the South Fulton Police Department for over six years. He had previously served with the College Park Police Department and the Holy Springs Police Department and was instrumental in forming the South Fulton Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, a son, his mother, his father, and two brothers.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Captain Garcia gave the South Fulton Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the South Fulton community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Helio Armando Garcia III served in the U.S. Marine Corps before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Helio is the only officer of South Fulton Police Department remembered here.
Helio is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
Helio is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Helio 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 2025, 4 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 2025, 53 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 135th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2025, 53 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 139th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Helio was 47. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Helio had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Helio was 47. 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. Helio had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Helio was 47. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Helio had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 9.3% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 10.6%. Wednesdays: 12.4%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at South Fulton Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.3% 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 automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
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Military Service
Helio Armando Garcia III served in the U.S. Marine Corps before joining law enforcement.
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