Mexico Detains and Surrenders Suspect in Killing of California Police Office

On November 27, 2003, the Mexican Government arrested and surrendered to California authorities David A. Garcia, 19, who is wanted for the killing of California police officer Matthew Pavelka, 26. Pavelka was killed when two gunmen hit him and a second officer with a series of gunfire. Immediately, Garcia became the target of an intensive manhunt. On November 27, 2003, Mexican authorities arrested him in a residential area of Tijuana. According to Los Angeles Police Chief Tom Hoefel, gang members and friends helped Garcia escape to Mexico after evading arrest.