A deadly attempted carjacking in Garland is serving as a reminder for North Texas drivers to stay alert and aware of their surroundings, according to police.
A Garland police report says a driver shot and killed a man who allegedly tried to steal a vehicle with a family, including children, still inside. Authorities are investigating the shooting as self-defense.
The incident, which happened on May 3, began after the suspect struck two other vehicles near the Garland intersection of Dairy Road and Highway 66, according to police. Investigators say the man then unsuccessfully attempted to forcibly take several vehicles before approaching the family’s white Chevrolet Impala…