Husband of teacher killed in Texas college taking pictures dies from heart attack

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

UVALDE, Texas - The husband of an elementary college teacher killed during a mass taking pictures in Uvalde, Texas has died of a coronary heart attack. 

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Relations tell FOX 26 Joe Garcia, the husband of Irma Garcia, died Thursday - simply two days after his wife was tragically killed when a gunman entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde and opened hearth. 

Mrs. Garcia was one in all two teachers, together with 19 college students who had been killed within the lethal massacre. 

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The couple was married for twenty-four years and leave behind 4 youngsters. 

Officers haven't but released a motive for the capturing, however several questions have been raised since the bloodbath, together with security measures put in place for the varsity and who ought to be held accountable. 

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During a press convention Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott revealed the shooter, Salvador Ramos, shot his grandmother in the face and despatched cryptic online messages moments before the assault, however had "no recognized mental well being historical past," or had a criminal history recognized 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 college shooting. "You're doing nothing," O'Rourke told the group as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was getting ready to converse.

Legislation enforcement officials additionally confronted criticism Thursday regarding the time it took earlier than the rampage was finally stopped. In actual fact, some pissed off 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 team burst in and shot Ramos to demise. However, a division spokesperson said Thursday that authorities have been still making an attempt to make clear the timeline. In different words, it's unclear if the timeline began when the gunman reached the varsity or earlier when he shot his grandmother. 

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Investigators were additionally unable to say with any certainty whether an armed college district safety officer exterior Robb Elementary within the city of Uvalde exchanged fireplace