Joshua Omar Garcia, 24
Tahoka, Texas
January 26, 2015
Agencies: Texas Department of Public Safety | Lynn County Sheriff's Office - Texas
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: over 5 years ago
Overview 
A deputy tried to stop the suspect after a traffic violation. That led to a chase. He was arrested and put in the back of a law enforcement unit, but then he was able to slip handcuffs from behind his back to the front. He was then able get behind the steering wheel of the deputy’s vehicle. The suspect was only able to drive a few feet before shots were fired.
There was a car at the scene that appeared to have crashed with a law enforcement vehicle. But the damage appeared to be relatively minor. The name of the suspect was not released.
Additional Resources:
- http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/apr/13/the-counted-us-police-killings-officers-cleared?CMP=twt_tc added April 20, 2016 12:58
- https://www.facebook.com/KilledByPolice/posts/979838515377619 added March 25, 2016 01:55
- http://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/kamc-news/lynn-co-chase-ends-in-crash-officer-involved-shooting added March 25, 2016 01:54