Husband of instructor killed in Texas school capturing dies from heart assault

Fourth grade teacher Irma Garcia died trying to guard her students alongside trainer Eva Mireles.

UVALDE, Texas - The husband of an elementary school teacher killed during a mass taking pictures in Uvalde, Texas has died of a coronary heart attack. 

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Relations tell FOX 26 Joe Garcia, the husband of Irma Garcia, died Thursday - simply two days after his spouse was tragically killed when a gunman entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde and opened fire. 

Mrs. Garcia was considered one of two teachers, along with 19 college students who had been killed in the lethal massacre. 

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The couple was married for twenty-four years and depart behind four youngsters. 

Officers have not yet released a motive for the taking pictures, however several questions have been raised for the reason that massacre, together with safety measures put in place for the varsity and who needs to be held accountable. 

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During a press convention Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott revealed the shooter, Salvador Ramos, shot his grandmother in the face and despatched cryptic on-line messages moments before the attack, however had "no known mental well being history," or had a criminal historical past recognized both. 

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Shortly after delivering remarks, gubernatorial candidate, Beto O'Rourke, walked up to the stage and admonished the governor, claiming he was "doing nothing" to assist the case.

Beto O'Rourke confronted Texas leaders as they held a press conference on the state's response to the deadly Uvalde school shooting. "You are doing nothing," O'Rourke told the group as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was getting ready to converse.

Legislation enforcement officials additionally confronted criticism Thursday relating to the time it took earlier than the rampage was finally stopped. In truth, some annoyed onlookers were reported as shouting to officers to "go in there!" 

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Texas DPS officers say it took about 40 minutes to an hour before a U.S. Border Patrol workforce burst in and shot Ramos to death. Nevertheless, a department spokesperson mentioned Thursday that authorities were nonetheless attempting to make clear the timeline. In different phrases, it's unclear if the timeline started when the gunman reached the college or earlier when he shot his grandmother. 

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Investigators were also unable to say with any certainty whether or not an armed school district safety officer outside Robb Elementary within the city of Uvalde exchanged fireplace