04-16-2015, 10:09 AM
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Last night ^ Manuel Garza, 34, was pronounced dead of lethal injection at the Texas State Penitentiary at Huntsville at 6:40 p.m.
Garza was convicted in the February 2001 killing of San Antonio police officer John "Rocky" Riojas, 37, a member of an elite SWAT unit investigating property crimes.
Garza fled the scene of an investigation and then struggled with Officer Riojas when he was caught and tackled. Garza stole the officer's gun and shot Riojas in the head.
Garza's last words:
“I know you probably hate me. What happened between me and Rocky happened too fast. I didn’t know what happened. I wish y’all peace and love. I hope you have found God just like I have. God bless y’all. I will see you on the other side. I love you.”
Last night ^ Manuel Garza, 34, was pronounced dead of lethal injection at the Texas State Penitentiary at Huntsville at 6:40 p.m.
Garza was convicted in the February 2001 killing of San Antonio police officer John "Rocky" Riojas, 37, a member of an elite SWAT unit investigating property crimes.
Garza fled the scene of an investigation and then struggled with Officer Riojas when he was caught and tackled. Garza stole the officer's gun and shot Riojas in the head.
Garza's last words:
“I know you probably hate me. What happened between me and Rocky happened too fast. I didn’t know what happened. I wish y’all peace and love. I hope you have found God just like I have. God bless y’all. I will see you on the other side. I love you.”