Attempted carjacking of family ends in deadly shooting at Garland convenience store

The Brief

  • A man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in Garland after police say he led a trail of violence beginning with a multi-car crash near State Highway 66.
  • After the collision, the suspect allegedly attempted several carjackings before targeting a white sedan occupied by a driver, two women and multiple children.
  • The driver of the sedan engaged in a physical struggle with the suspect before drawing a handgun and firing the fatal shot.

GARLAND, Texas A man was shot and killed by a driver in Garland Sunday afternoon after attempting to carjack multiple vehicles, including one with children inside, according to police.

What we know:

Garland police responded to a crash around 3:30 p.m. near State Highway 66 and Dairy Road. Investigators determined a driver had struck two other vehicles before stopping at a nearby gas station.

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