Deputy Angel Ornelas is on administrative leave while the department investigates the shooting.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s deputy who shot a stolen car suspect on June 21 has now been identified.
Deputy Angel Ornelas is on administrative leave while the department investigates the shooting.
He has been with the sheriff’s office since 2023.
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Ornelas shot 34-year-old Joshua Garcia on Saturday, June 21.
Investigators say Garcia was driving a stolen car attempting to get away when he was shot.
Video from a home captured the moment deputy Ornelas opened fire on the car several times.
The sheriff’s office reports Garcia was driving toward Ornelas, which is why the deputy opened fire.