The Brief
- Friends and family gathered Thursday to honor South Fulton Capt. Helio Armando Garcia III, one year after he was killed by an accused drunk driver.
- The fallen officer’s widow described the past year as an emotional roller coaster of confusion and loss for her and their four children.
- State officials plan to name a local intersection in Garcia’s honor to recognize his 16 years of service to the community.
SOUTH FULTON, Ga. – Community members and metro Atlanta law enforcement officers held a candlelight vigil Thursday to pay tribute to a South Fulton police captain killed in the line of duty exactly one year ago.
What we know:
They played taps, said prayers, and lit candles. Family, friends, the city of South Fulton, and officers from around metro Atlanta paid tribute to Capt. Helio Armando Garcia III on the anniversary of his death.…