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Orestes West Garza, a 51-year-old Hispanic man, was fatally shot on February 7, 2016, outside St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Lubbock, Texas after attending Sunday mass. The shooting occurred as Garza and his ex-wife, Judy Garcia, were getting into their vehicle; according to witness statements and arrest warrants, the shooter chased Garza with a handgun and shot him four times in the back.

Pete Garcia Jr., 52 at the time, was arrested and charged in connection with Garza’s death. Warrants and witness accounts say Garcia had sent threatening messages to his ex-wife and had purchased a gun allegedly intending to fix the problem posed by her relationship with Garza. During the case, it was reported that Garcia admitted to shooting Garza to several people, including co-workers.

The Garza family spoke publicly about their loss and anger during the proceedings. Does anyone have additional information about the shooting, witnesses, or the relationship dynamics that led up to that day?