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Ricky Garcia Jr.
United States · Aged 20 · Died 01/29/2004
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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.
Alleged responsible partyWest Des Moines Police Department, Des Moines Police Department, Polk County Sheriff's Office, Iowa State PatrolReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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