San Juan Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Sunday, March 2, 1930
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 2, 1930
Weapon Used: Handgun; .45 caliber
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy City Marshal Jose Garza was shot and killed from ambush while walking in San Juan at approximately 11:00 pm.
After being shot, he stumbled into a barbershop and collapsed. It is believed he was ambushed by bootleggers whom he had investigated.
He was survived by his wife and young son.