Garland police have identified the man who was shot and killed on May 3 after he crashed into two vehicles before allegedly trying to steal multiple cars.
Once there, investigators learned a green car struck two other vehicles before the male driver, identified as 30-year-old Jose Ramirez, left and went to a nearby gas station. Witnesses saw Ramirez unsuccessfully attempt to carjack other vehicles at a nearby gas station, police said.
Police said Ramirez then crossed Dairy Road on foot and attempted to take a white Chevrolet Impala from its driver before the two got into a fight.
The Impala was occupied by the driver, several children and two women, police said.
During the fight, the Impala’s driver shot Ramirez. He was taken to a hospital where he later died, according to the statement.
Police said no one else was injured during the altercation.
Officials said the Impala’s driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
As of Tuesday morning, police said no charges have been filed as the case is being treated as self-defense, though the investigation is still ongoing.