Puerto Rico Police Department, Puerto Rico
End of Watch Monday, April 21, 1986
Add to My HeroesIsmael Muniz Garcia
Policeman Ismael Garcia was shot and killed en route to a Police Music-Band rehearsal.
On his way to the location he made a stop at a shopping plaza to make a call to verify the time and place for rehearsal. As he approached a phone booth, a suspect armed with .357 caliber handgun fired four shots at close-range into his back and one fatal shot in the upper-left side forehead.
The subject was apprehended and sentenced to life in prison.
Policeman Garcia had served with the Puerto Rico Police Department for six years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 10793
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Not available
- Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber
- Offender Deceased
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