Denver Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch Saturday, March 28, 1981
Add to My HeroesKathleen Garcia
Patrolwoman Kathleen Garcia was shot and killed following her shift in District One.
Patrolwoman Garcia was sitting in her patrol car in front of her house when someone approached the driver's side door; after a struggle the assailant shot her in the head, severing her spinal cord. The suspect fled the scene as Patrolwoman Garcia tried to reach her home. She collapsed in the yard and was taken to a nearby hospital where she succumbed to her injuries later that day.
Patrolwoman Garcia's service weapon was missing from the scene, and it is believed that the suspect shot her at close range. A neighbor was tried for her murder but was acquitted, and the case remains unsolved.
Patrolwoman Garcia had served with the Denver Police Department for only six weeks and was survived by her mother.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 1 month, 2 weeks
- Badge 8040
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never identified
Most Recent Reflection
View all 30 ReflectionsPatrolwoman Garcia,
On today, the 41st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Denver. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
March 28, 2022
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