A violent altercation in Garland turned deadly Tuesday morning, leaving two people dead and a third fighting for their life after a shooting on Bay Shore Drive.
Officers were dispatched to the scene around 7:45 a.m. following reports of a fight in progress. Upon arrival, they discovered three individuals outside suffering from gunshot wounds.
Two of the victims were pronounced dead at the scene. The third was rushed to a nearby hospital and is currently listed in critical condition.
Authorities say two vehicles fled the area before police arrived. Officers were able to track down both cars and detain the occupants for questioning.
At this time it remains unclear whether any of those detained will face criminal charges. Investigators are still working to piece together the sequence of events that led to the shooting.
The identities of the victims have not yet been released pending notification of next of kin. Garland police have not confirmed any arrests in connection with the incident.
Authorities stated they do not believe the public faces any ongoing danger related to the shooting. The investigation remains active as detectives continue gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.