Damion Jiovanni Garcia was 17 when he was killed during an illegal gun transaction in Lubbock, Texas, on July 20, 2022. The exchange, described as involving stolen firearms and tied to hybrid-gang activity, turned violent in the 2200 block of East 10th Street. Garcia and 18-year-old Elijah Trevino both suffered gunshot wounds; both were given first aid and taken to University Medical Center but were pronounced dead on arrival.

Police say multiple people were participating in the transaction when an altercation led to rounds being fired. A joint operation by the Lubbock Police Department and the Texas Anti-Gang Center resulted in several arrests. A juvenile was taken into custody in connection with the shooting, and a vehicle stop led to the arrest of six suspects, including three juveniles aged 15 and 16. Adults arrested included Jaydee Diaz, 17, Marco Guerrero, 22, and Kendrick Duvall, 18; authorities cited felony warrants for drug-related offenses and possession of illegal firearms among the charges.

The Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit is leading the investigation into who fired the fatal shots. If anyone witnessed the transaction or the shooting in the 2200 block of East 10th Street on July 20, 2022, please come forward with information.