Roll of Honor
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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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
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
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrol Officer Arturo Garcia is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Laredo Police Department, 8 of 8 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Arturo Garcia's cause is highlighted.
How Arturo Garcia Compares
Offender Outcome
Arrested
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Arturo Garcia is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Arturo Garcia was killed by handgun; .38 caliber.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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