Husband of teacher killed in Texas school taking pictures dies from heart attack

Fourth grade instructor Irma Garcia died trying to protect her students alongside trainer Eva Mireles.

UVALDE, Texas - The husband of an elementary faculty instructor killed throughout a mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas has died of a heart assault. 

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Family members inform FOX 26 Joe Garcia, the husband of Irma Garcia, died Thursday - just two days after his spouse was tragically killed when a gunman entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde and opened fireplace. 

Mrs. Garcia was one among two teachers, along with 19 college students who have been killed within the deadly bloodbath. 

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The couple was married for 24 years and leave behind four children. 

Officers haven't yet released a motive for the shooting, but a number of questions have been raised for the reason that massacre, together with safety measures put in place for the school and who should be held accountable. 

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Throughout a press conference Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott revealed the shooter, Salvador Ramos, shot his grandmother within the face and sent cryptic online messages moments earlier than the assault, however had "no identified mental health history," or had a felony history identified either. 

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Shortly after delivering remarks, gubernatorial candidate, Beto O'Rourke, walked as much as 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 convention on the state's response to the deadly Uvalde college capturing. "You're doing nothing," O'Rourke instructed the group as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was on the point of communicate.

Legislation enforcement officers also faced criticism Thursday relating to the time it took earlier than the rampage was ultimately stopped. Actually, some pissed off onlookers had been reported as shouting to officers to "go in there!" 

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Texas DPS officials say it took about 40 minutes to an hour earlier than a U.S. Border Patrol group burst in and shot Ramos to demise. Nevertheless, a division spokesperson stated Thursday that authorities had been still attempting to clarify the timeline. In other phrases, it is unclear if the timeline began when the gunman reached the varsity or earlier when he shot his grandmother. 

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Investigators have been additionally unable to say with any certainty whether an armed faculty district security officer outdoors Robb Elementary in the town of Uvalde exchanged fireplace