‘Full of life.” | Man killed after being struck by stolen car in violent carjacking in East Dallas

DALLAS, Texas — The family of 60-year-old Jose “Joey” Avila says they are grieving and searching for peace after he was killed in a violent chain of events tied to a carjacking in East Dallas.

“Honestly, there’s anger,” said his niece, Sam Sanchez. “It’s just earth-shattering.”

According to Dallas Police, Avila was hit and killed last week during a crash involving a stolen vehicle near Collett Avenue and Live Oak Street. Police say 25-year-old Tyrell Jones is charged with murder and robbery…

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