Family, Colleagues Honor Slain Trooper
He [Jenks] was shot in the head at close range minutes after making the stop. Two suspects believed to be involved in a drug smuggling operation were charged with the crime.Two teens face murder charges in trooper's death
Garcia's statement revealed a discussion he had with Gouna at the scene of the traffic stop before Jenks approached their vehicle.Slain Trooper To Be Laid To Rest [temporary link]"What do you want to do?" Gouna asked.
"Let's see what happens," Garcia responded.
The videotape from Jenks' cruiser indicates the teens tried to steal his flashlight before shooting him.
According to charging documents, Garcia told police Jenks was shot so the teens could avoid being arrested.