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Joel Garcia

Case from West-columbia, SC dated Mar 29, 2015

Victim Details

Joel Alfonso Garcia

Male

Hispanic / Latino

West-columbia

SC

2015-03-29

39

Joel

Garcia

07/18/2026

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On a tragic evening in West Columbia, South Carolina, a violent encounter cut short the life of 39-year-old Joel Alfonso Garcia. The incident unfolded around 9 p.m. on March 29th, on Dubbs Avenue, where Garcia and another man were met with gunfire. Both men, residents of West Columbia, sustained gunshot wounds to their lower torsos and were quickly transported to a local hospital for medical attention.

While the second victim, a 49-year-old man, was treated for his injuries and subsequent ...
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  • thestate: West Columbia man shot in robbery dies of gunshot wounds
  • thestate: Police looking for two who shot and robbed two others near West Columbia Sunday
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