Richmond Police Department, California
End of Watch: Monday, December 28, 1992
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: 90
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 28, 1992
Weapon Used: Rifle; M-1
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Officer Leonard Garcia and Officer David Haynes were shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call involving a hostage situation at 6:30 am on Hartnett Avenue.
The subject's daughter had called the police after hiding in a bedroom. Officer Haynes and Officer Garcia helped her out of the bedroom and then entered the house to try to get free the other family members. The man opened fire on them, fatally wounding both officers.
The subject then shot and wounded his ex-wife and son before committing suicide.
Officer Garcia had served with the Richmond Police Department for six years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.