Houston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, November 10, 1989
Add to My HeroesFlorentino Munoz Garcia, Jr.
Officer Florentino Garcia was killed in a motorcycle crash when another car turned in front of him as he was escorting a funeral procession in the 3000 block of Canal Street at about 10:15 am.
The driver of the other vehicle was charged with negligent homicide.
Officer Garcia was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Houston Police Department for four years.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 4 years, 8 months
- Badge 4412
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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