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Man armed with machete killed in officer-involved shooting in Garland, police say
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk Alanna Quillen and Laura Harris , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Authorities had received two calls about a man with a large machete, first at 2:15 a. The shooting is reported to have happened near an intersection, and the initial call was about a man seen near a gas station.
A fatal shooting occurred after a man refused to drop a machete. Authorities had received two calls about a man with a large machete, first at 2:15 a.m. and then again around 3:20 a.m. The description of the individual matched in both instances. When officers encountered the man, he charged toward them despite commands to stop.
The incident resulted in the man being shot and killed by officers. It is known that less-lethal efforts were attempted before the shooting. Further details about the events are available.
The shooting is reported to have happened near an intersection, and the initial call was about a man seen near a gas station.
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Category: safety Published: September 7, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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