New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Monday, January 20, 1975
Add to My HeroesJoseph R. Garcia
Police Officer Joseph Garcia was shot and killed in a shootout with a robbery suspect in the Greenwich Village subway station at the intersection of Broadway and Eighth Street.
Officer Garcia chased the robbery suspect into a subway station. During the foot chase, Officer Garcia and the suspect engaged in a gunbattle. As they neared the end of a subway platform, Officer Garcia was mortally wounded. Despite the wound, Officer Garcia was able to return fire, killing the suspect.
Officer Garcia was assigned to the 6th Precinct. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge 20913
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 34 ReflectionsJoe, may your soul rest in heaven with our Savior, Jesus. So many memories of you in days gone by on patrol in the 6th pct. Your sense of humor and caring for others remains in my thoughts of you always. RIP
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January 22, 2025
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