Husband of instructor killed in Texas college shooting dies from heart assault

Fourth grade instructor Irma Garcia died attempting to guard her college students alongside teacher Eva Mireles.

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

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Family members 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 fireplace. 

Mrs. Garcia was one among two lecturers, together with 19 students who have been killed in the deadly massacre. 

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The couple was married for 24 years and go away behind four youngsters. 

Officials have not yet released a motive for the capturing, however a number of questions have been raised for the reason that bloodbath, including safety measures put in place for the school and who ought to be held accountable. 

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During a press conference Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott revealed the shooter, Salvador Ramos, shot his grandmother within the face and despatched cryptic online messages moments before the attack, however had "no identified psychological well being historical past," 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 help the case.

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

Regulation enforcement officers also faced criticism Thursday relating to the time it took earlier than the rampage was finally stopped. The truth is, some frustrated onlookers have been 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 earlier than a U.S. Border Patrol team burst in and shot Ramos to demise. However, a department spokesperson said Thursday that authorities have been still trying to make clear the timeline. In other words, it's unclear if the timeline started when the gunman reached the school 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 college district safety officer outdoors Robb Elementary in the town of Uvalde exchanged hearth