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3 killed in deadly Garland confrontation, police say

A confrontation that unfolded early Sunday morning in Garland has resulted in the deaths of three people, according to police.

The Garland Police Department said it happened around 7:45 a.m. along the 400 block of Bay Shore Drive. Officers said they arrived to find three people outside of a residence suffering from different wounds. While one person was taken to the hospital in critical condition, the other two were declared dead at the scene.

The department said they later learned two vehicles had left the scene before police arrived. Officers said they quickly located the vehicles and detained the occupants as part of the investigation.

On Monday, CBS News Texas learned the third person had also died. Later in the day, Garland Police identified all three men as 38-year-old Eduardo Mora, 64-year-old Jose Borregos, and 64-year-old David Esudero Rodriguez. 

The department said Rodriguez and Borregos reportedly arrived at Mora's residence, and a disturbance unfolded. Detectives believe Mora was stabbed during the incident, while Rodriguez and Borregos were shot. The department noted a gun was recovered from the scene.

The department said Mora was the victim who was transported to the hospital before he died. 

Originally, Garland Police said three people had gunshot wounds, but the update on Monday clarified the details to reflect what detectives now believe happened.

Garland Police said the incident appears to be isolated.

Anyone with more information is urged to call the department at 972-485-4840.

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