Husband of teacher killed in Texas college capturing dies from heart assault

Fourth grade instructor Irma Garcia died making an attempt to guard her students alongside trainer Eva Mireles.

UVALDE, Texas - The husband of an elementary college instructor killed throughout a mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas has died of a heart attack. 

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Family members inform FOX 26 Joe Garcia, the husband of Irma Garcia, died Thursday - just two days after his wife was tragically killed when a gunman entered Robb Elementary College in Uvalde and opened fireplace. 

Mrs. Garcia was one in every of two teachers, together with 19 students who were killed within the deadly massacre. 

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The couple was married for 24 years and go away behind four kids. 

Officers have not but released a motive for the capturing, however a number of questions have been raised because the massacre, including security measures put in place for the varsity and who must be held accountable. 

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During a press conference Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott revealed the shooter, Salvador Ramos, shot his grandmother in the face and despatched cryptic on-line messages moments before the attack, however had "no recognized psychological health historical past," or had a legal history identified either. 

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Shortly after delivering remarks, gubernatorial candidate, Beto O'Rourke, walked up to the stage and admonished the governor, claiming he was "doing nothing" to help the case.

Beto O'Rourke confronted Texas leaders as they held a press convention on the state's response to the deadly Uvalde college taking pictures. "You are doing nothing," O'Rourke advised the group as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was on the point of communicate.

Law enforcement officials additionally confronted criticism Thursday relating to the time it took earlier than the rampage was finally stopped. Actually, some frustrated onlookers had been reported as shouting to officers to "go in there!" 

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Texas DPS officers say it took about 40 minutes to an hour earlier than a U.S. Border Patrol team burst in and shot Ramos to loss of life. However, a department spokesperson stated Thursday that authorities have been still trying to make clear the timeline. In different words, it is unclear if the timeline started when the gunman reached the college or earlier when he shot his grandmother. 

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Investigators were also unable to say with any certainty whether or not an armed college district safety officer outside Robb Elementary within the city of Uvalde exchanged fire