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Galileo Garcia

Case from Bronx, NY dated Feb 23, 2017

Victim Details

Galileo Garcia

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Bronx

NY

2017-02-23

30

Galileo

Garcia

07/18/2026

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In the Bronx, a 30-year-old Hispanic man named Galileo Garcia, who served as an NYPD sergeant, died on February 23, 2017. His death was the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was ruled a suicide. There were no arrests made in connection with his death as no foul play was suspected.

Garcia was a well-regarded member of the NYPD, having joined in 2010. At the time of his death, he was assigned to Police Service Area 7 in the Bronx. He had been recognized for his achievements, earn ...
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  • Paginas Informativas: Identifican como de nacionalidad dominicana sargento policial se suicidó en Nueva York
  • nydailynews.com: Off-duty NYPD sergeant who fatally shot himself seemed to have personal issues
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