News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Erik Eidson
(573) 751-3452
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May 11, 2013

EMPHASIS: Officer Involved Shooting Investigation


On May 10, 2013, a member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol observed a vehicle on Interstate 44 wanted in the state of Illinois for numerous violations. A lengthy pursuit ensued which involved officers from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, St. Louis County Police Department, Eureka Police Department, and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. During the pursuit, the suspect, who was later identified as Jose H. Garcia, 49, of Desplaines, Illinois, accelerated his vehicle and pointed a weapon at officers. The officers fired upon Garcia striking him multiple times. Garcia was transported to Mercy Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

The officer involved shooting is being investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control.
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