Husband of trainer killed in Texas faculty shooting dies from coronary heart assault

Fourth grade teacher Irma Garcia died attempting to protect her college students alongside trainer Eva Mireles.

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

LATEST: Texas faculty shooter bought 2 rifles days after turning 18, 'no known mental well being historical past,' Abbott says

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 College in Uvalde and opened hearth. 

Mrs. Garcia was one among two academics, along with 19 college students who were killed in the lethal massacre. 

MORE: What we know in regards to the victims in Uvalde

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

Officials haven't yet released a motive for the taking pictures, however a number of questions have been raised for the reason that bloodbath, together with safety measures put in place for the varsity and who must be held accountable. 

EXPLAINER: Social media and the Texas shooter's messages

Throughout a press conference Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott revealed the shooter, Salvador Ramos, shot his grandmother in the face and sent cryptic on-line messages moments before the attack, however had "no identified psychological health historical past," or had a criminal history identified either. 

MORE: Mom of Texas college shooter was in disbelief about son taking pictures grandmother, boyfriend's mom says

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 help the case.

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

Law enforcement officials additionally 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!" 

RELATED: Texas college shooter walked by apparently unlocked door, police say

Texas DPS officials say it took about 40 minutes to an hour before a U.S. Border Patrol staff burst in and shot Ramos to demise. Nonetheless, a department spokesperson said Thursday that authorities had been nonetheless attempting to clarify 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. 

MORE: Salvador Ramos instructed classroom ‘it’s time to die,’ survivor says

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