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Man armed with machete killed in officer-involved shooting in Garland, police say

Man armed with machete killed in officer-involved shooting in Garland, police say
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A man armed with a machete was shot and killed by Garland police officers early Monday morning, after authorities say he ignored commands to drop the weapon, resisted less-lethal efforts and charged toward officers. The shooting happened near the intersection of Broadway Boulevard and Colonel Drive.

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