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Texas Father Kills Man in Car Dispute, Deemed Self-Defense

5/7/2026

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A Texas father shot and killed 30-year-old Jose Ramirez after Ramirez tried to seize the family’s car.
Garland Police said Ramirez died at a hospital.
FOX 4 Dallas footage showed Ramirez pulling the father from the driver’s side before the father opened fire from the passenger side.
Lieutenant Pedro Barineau called the shooting self-defense while the father cooperated with investigators and faced no charges.

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A Texas father shot and killed 30-year-old Jose Ramirez after Ramirez tried to seize the family’s car.
Garland Police said Ramirez died at a hospital.
FOX 4 Dallas footage showed Ramirez pulling the father from the driver’s side before the father opened fire from the passenger side.
Lieutenant Pedro Barineau called the shooting self-defense while the father cooperated with investigators and faced no charges.