A series of violent events that began with a traffic crash ended in a fatal shooting Sunday afternoon, according to Garland police.
Officers were called to the area of State Highway 66 and Dairy Road at about 3:30 p.m. after reports of a collision. Authorities said a green passenger car had hit two other vehicles before pulling into a nearby gas station.
Investigators say the driver then tried unsuccessfully to take multiple vehicles by force in the gas station parking lot.
The man then walked across Dairy Road to a convenience store lot, where he approached a white Chevrolet Impala occupied by a driver, two women, and several children. Police said he attempted to take the car, which led to a physical confrontation with the driver.
During the struggle, the driver pulled out a handgun and fired, striking the suspect.
The man was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police described him as Hispanic. No other people were injured.
Authorities said the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. No charges have been filed.
The identity of the man who was killed has not been released as officials work to notify his next of kin. The investigation remains ongoing.
