United States of America
U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Edelmiro Jr Garza
2020
Edelmiro Garza Jr. served the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Edelmiro Garza and Police Officer Ismael Chavez were shot and killed in an ambush while responding to a domestic disturbance call at a home in the 3500 block of Queta Street.
They had approached the front door of the home when they were suddenly ambushed and shot before drawing their weapons or making an emergency broadcast. Other officers who were sent to check on them came across the scene and immediately requested backup.
The subject who ambushed them committed suicide as additional units arrived on the scene.
Officer Garza was a United States Marine Corps Persian Gulf War veteran and had served with the McAllen Police Department for nine years.
They had approached the front door of the home when they were suddenly ambushed and shot before drawing their weapons or making an emergency broadcast. Other officers who were sent to check on them came across the scene and immediately requested backup.
The subject who ambushed them committed suicide as additional units arrived on the scene.
Officer Garza was a United States Marine Corps Persian Gulf War veteran and had served with the McAllen Police Department for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, seven children, parents, and a grandchild.
Keepsakes
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1995 – 1999
Also Served
McAllen Police Department
Police Officer
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