July 13, 2023

Statement of Beverly Wright on the filling of Wright et al. v Garcia

Our family loved Joshua—known for his huge heart, infectious smile, and devotion to our
family. He was always ready to hug anyone that needed him. He was a friend to everyone
he met, always ready with a kind word or hug when you needed one.

His killing, shortly before Christmas last year, meant that instead of having our traditional
family activities, we planned his funeral. I was left without my baby boy, my thirteen-year-
old granddaughter without her daddy, and our family with a hole that can never be filled.

As a Black mother, I prayed my family would never be in the position we find ourselves
today. The killing of Black men like my son by law enforcement remains all too common—
it is past time for these officers to be held accountable. While nothing can ever bring my
son back, today we filed a lawsuit in federal court against Isaiah Garcia, the officer who
killed my son. Our family and my son deserve the justice he was denied last December by
Mr. Garcia.

The family of Joshua Wright is represented by Edwards Law and Webber Law. Please
direct all inquires to Jeff Edwards at Edwards Law at (512) 623-7727.


Joshua Wright
May 29, 1986 – December 12, 2022