Texas Father Shoots, Kills Man Attempting to Carjack Sedan with Family Inside
Police said the father fired more than 10 rounds and no children were hurt after the suspect smashed into two cars and tried to force entry.
- On Sunday, a Garland father fatally shot a suspected carjacker attempting to steal his vehicle with his family of eight still inside, according to surveillance video obtained by FOX4.
- Before the attack, investigators noted the suspect had smashed into two other vehicles and moved between cars near Highway 66 and Dairy Road, abandoning a green car at a nearby gas station.
- Investigators told NBC5 the father fired more than 10 rounds, striking the suspected carjacker; none of the children were hurt during the encounter.
- Garland Police confirmed on Monday the father faces no charges, with Police Lt. Pedro Barineau telling NBC5 the incident "seemed to be self-defense."
- Community members expressed mixed sentiments: David Adams called it "a win for the good guy," while Amber Newsom hoped the family would heal from the trauma of the incident.
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