Beaumont Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Tuesday, May 19, 1970
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 3 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Exposure to toxins
Date of Incident: May 19, 1970
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Ronny Garcia and Officer Jack Pickering died from carbon monoxide poisoning while conducting a stakeout.
The car they were using developed an exhaust leak as it idled.
Officer Garcia had served with the Beaumont Police Department for 16 months. He was survived by his wife and son.