Husband of teacher killed in Texas faculty taking pictures dies from coronary heart assault

Fourth grade teacher Irma Garcia died trying to protect her college students alongside instructor Eva Mireles.

UVALDE, Texas - The husband of an elementary school trainer killed throughout a mass taking pictures in Uvalde, Texas has died of a heart assault. 

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Family members inform FOX 26 Joe Garcia, the husband of Irma Garcia, died Thursday - just two days after his spouse was tragically killed when a gunman entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde and opened hearth. 

Mrs. Garcia was one in every of two teachers, along with 19 students who were killed in the lethal massacre. 

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The couple was married for 24 years and go away behind 4 youngsters. 

Officials have not but released a motive for the shooting, but several questions have been raised since the bloodbath, including security measures put in place for the varsity and who ought to be held accountable. 

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Throughout a press conference Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott revealed the shooter, Salvador Ramos, shot his grandmother in the face and despatched cryptic on-line messages moments earlier than the assault, however had "no known psychological health history," or had a felony historical past recognized either. 

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Shortly after delivering remarks, gubernatorial candidate, Beto O'Rourke, walked as much as the stage and admonished the governor, claiming he was "doing nothing" to help the case.

Beto O'Rourke confronted Texas leaders as they held a press convention on the state's response to the lethal Uvalde college capturing. "You're doing nothing," O'Rourke instructed the group as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was on the point of speak.

Legislation enforcement officials additionally faced criticism Thursday regarding the time it took before the rampage was finally stopped. In reality, some frustrated onlookers were reported as shouting to officers to "go in there!" 

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Texas DPS officers say it took about 40 minutes to an hour before a U.S. Border Patrol crew burst in and shot Ramos to death. Nevertheless, a department spokesperson stated Thursday that authorities were nonetheless trying to make clear the timeline. In different words, it is unclear if the timeline started when the gunman reached the school or earlier when he shot his grandmother. 

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Investigators have been also unable to say with any certainty whether an armed school district security officer outdoors Robb Elementary in the city of Uvalde exchanged fireplace