Chief of Police Raymond Garcia, Vernonia Police Department, Oregon

Chief of Police Raymond Garcia

Vernonia Police Department, Oregon

End of Watch Friday, October 1, 1971

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Raymond Garcia

Chief of Police Raymond Garcia was shot and killed while making a traffic stop at 7:50 pm while returning to the police station at the end of his shift.

When the vehicle stopped the 80-year-old driver exited the car and opened fire with a .22 caliber pistol. Although mortally wounded, Chief Garcia exited his patrol car and returned fire, killing the man. Chief Garcia was succumbed to his wounds while being transported to the hospital, which was over one hour away.

The Vernonia Police Department was a three-person agency at the time of Chief Garcia's murder. Chief Garcia was a Vietnam War veteran and had served with the agency for only three years. He was survived by his wife and 5-week-old daughter.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .22 caliber
Offender Shot and killed

traffic stop

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Hello Brother, we were the Best TRUSTED WITH MY LIFE Friends, we eat, drank and shared life in VIETNAM. I SEARCHED for many years for you to see how life treated you. Found this page by shear luck a few years ago. To find your and your families loss.
I was Heart broken for a while. Pray your family is doing well. I visit this site once a year. I have a grandson and several nephews on law enforcement! Rest in peace brother

SP/5 Edward Blasingame
His Friend we served together in Vietnam

July 26, 2024