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Ricky Garcia Jr.
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Gender
Male
Age
20 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
01/29/2004
Location
2nd Ave. and Grand Ave. Des Moines IA 50309 Polk
Cause of Death
Deadly force
An officer stopped Ricky Garcia Jr. for speeding at around 1 a.m. near 1st and Railroad in Des Moines. Police said the officer ran the license plate and learned Garcia had a history of carrying a gun. Garcia sped away when the officer asked him to step out of the other, sparking a 30-minute long chase to Carlisle and back. According to police, Garcia crashed his car after a PCSO deputy performed a PIT maneuver in downtown Des Moines. Garcia allegedly got out with a handgun and started firing at officers. Officers fired back, killing Garcia.
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Alleged Responsible Party
West Des Moines Police Department, Des Moines Police Department, Polk County Sheriff's Office, Iowa State Patrol
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National Anthem
United States