Edgar Francisco Garcia, a 42-year-old Hispanic male, passed away on August 18, 2019, in Laredo, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Laredo and was survived by his wife, Yvonne Garcia, and their children and grandchildren. The circumstances surrounding his death were tragic and involved a violent incident.
On the early morning of August 18, 2019, Laredo police and emergency medical services responded to a report of a shooting at the 1700 block of Callaghan Street.
Upon arrival, they found Edgar Francisco Garcia with gunshot wounds. He was transported to Laredo Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The shooting incident also involved other victims, including Alejandro Sanchez, 18, and Miguel Hernandez, 22, who were reported to be in stable condition.
The investigation into the shooting revealed that it was one of two separate homicides that occurred at the same address on Callaghan Street within a span of approximately 10 hours. The second shooting, which took place around noon on the same day, resulted in the death of Juan Antonio Rocha, 34, and injuries to Rocky Rangel, 33. Both Rocha and Rangel were taken to the hospital, where Rocha was later pronounced dead.
Authorities conducted record checks on the victims and found that they had extensive criminal histories, including multiple arrests and convictions. Despite the ongoing investigation, no suspects have been named in connection with the shootings. The Laredo police continue to follow leads and have urged anyone with information to come forward.
The tragic events of August 18, 2019, left the community of Laredo in shock and mourning. Edgar Francisco Garcia's death, along with the other victims, highlighted the ongoing issues of violence and crime in the area. The investigation remains open, and law enforcement officials are determined to bring those responsible to justice.
