Father protects his family with deadly force during attempted carjacking
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Key Points:
- A Texas father fatally shot Jose Ramirez, a 30-year-old illegal immigrant from Mexico, during a carjacking attempt involving the father's family of eight, including a baby, according to Garland Police.
- The incident began after Ramirez caused a crash and attempted to forcibly take several vehicles at a gas station before targeting the father's car in a convenience store parking lot.
- Surveillance footage showed Ramirez pulling the father from the driver's seat and trying to seize the car while a small child fled from the back seat; the father fired from the passenger side, killing Ramirez.
- Authorities confirmed Ramirez was unarmed but using force, and the father, who remained cooperative with police, was not charged as the shooting was deemed self-defense.
- Police and Fox News have sought information from DHS and ICE regarding Ramirez's immigration status, while witnesses reported seeing Ramirez breaking into cars prior to the confrontation.
