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Leonard Walter Garcia

Case from Richmond, CA dated Dec 28, 1992

Victim Details

Name

Gender

Male

Race

Hispanic / Latino

City

Richmond

State

Date Of Death

1992-12-28

Age At Death

First Name

Leonard

Last Name

Walter Garcia

Last Updated

07/24/2026

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Leonard Walter Garcia, a 31-year-old police officer from Richmond, California, tragically lost his life on December 28, 1992. Officer Garcia, along with his partner David Haynes, was responding to a domestic disturbance call involving a hostage situation early that morning. The incident occurred at 6:30 a.m. on Hartnett Avenue, just half an hour before the end of their shift. The call was made by the daughter of the suspect, who had hidden in a bedroom and contacted the police for help.

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Leonard Walter Garcia

Case from Richmond, CA dated Dec 28, 1992

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