Dallas, TX – What began as hope for a miracle ended in heartbreak as the family of 34-year-old Miguel Angel Garcia received the devastating news that he would not survive his injuries from the shooting at the Dallas ICE facility over the weekend.
Miguel was struck multiple times during the attack — shot in the side, back, stomach, and neck. Surgeons worked tirelessly through two major operations to try to save his life, but the wound to his neck proved too severe. Doctors informed his family that there was nothing more they could do.
A Devoted Husband and Father
For nearly 20 years, Miguel called North Texas home. Known for his steady work as a painter, he was not only a hardworking man but also the sole provider for his family.
He leaves behind a wife, children, and the anticipation of a new life — a baby due to be born in the coming days.
Through tears, his wife, Stephany, described the heartbreak of losing the man she built her life with.
“My husband was a good man, a loving father, and a provider for our family,” she said.
Friends and neighbors remember Miguel as someone who worked hard, stayed humble, and always put his family first.
A Community Shaken
The shooting, which also claimed the life of another man, has rattled the Dallas community. As the investigation continues, those who loved Miguel are left with more questions than answers — and a grief that feels impossible to put into words.
Faith leaders and community advocates are calling for support and prayer for the Garcia family as they face a future forever changed.
An Unimaginable Loss
Miguel’s death underscores the human toll of gun violence — not just statistics, but families left shattered, children left without fathers, and partners left without the person they leaned on most.
For the Garcia family, the pain is fresh and overwhelming. A wife prepares to welcome a child into the world without her husband by her side, and children mourn the father who won’t come home.
Still, in the midst of heartbreak, the family has asked for unity in prayer. They hope the community can come together to honor Miguel’s memory and provide the strength they desperately need in the difficult days ahead.
“We just want people to remember him for the man he was,” a relative said. “Loving, hardworking, and devoted to his family.”