Deputy City Marshal Jose T. Garza, Sr., San Juan Police Department, Texas

Deputy City Marshal Jose T. Garza, Sr.

San Juan Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, March 2, 1930

Jose T. Garza, Sr.

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 investigating.

Bio

Age 43
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
Offender Not available

ambush

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Deputy City Marshal Garza,
On today, the 88th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of San Juan.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 2, 2018