Husband of teacher killed in Texas school shooting dies from heart assault

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

UVALDE, Texas - The husband of an elementary college instructor killed during a mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas has died of a coronary heart assault. 

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

Mrs. Garcia was one among two lecturers, along with 19 students who had been killed in the lethal massacre. 

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The couple was married for 24 years and depart behind four youngsters. 

Officials have not yet released a motive for the capturing, however a number of questions have been raised since the bloodbath, together with safety measures put in place for the varsity and who must be held accountable. 

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During a press conference Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott revealed the shooter, Salvador Ramos, shot his grandmother in the face and sent cryptic online messages moments before the assault, however had "no recognized psychological health history," or had a felony historical past identified both. 

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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 school taking pictures. "You might be doing nothing," O'Rourke informed the group as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was on the point of speak.

Legislation enforcement officials additionally confronted criticism Thursday regarding the time it took earlier than the rampage was finally stopped. In truth, some frustrated onlookers have been reported as shouting to officers to "go in there!" 

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Texas DPS officials say it took about 40 minutes to an hour earlier than a U.S. Border Patrol team burst in and shot Ramos to demise. Nonetheless, a division spokesperson stated Thursday that authorities have been nonetheless making an attempt to clarify the timeline. In different phrases, it is unclear if the timeline started when the gunman reached the varsity or earlier when he shot his grandmother. 

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Investigators were also unable to say with any certainty whether an armed faculty district security officer outside Robb Elementary within the city of Uvalde exchanged fire