Bryan said one police patrol was struck multiple times and a projectile shattered the windshield. The other Garland police vehicle was pierced by a round, which passed through an officer's leg and entered the officer's other leg, Bryan explained. The wounded officer was able to get to a supermarket a few minutes drive away to wait for help.

The first officer who arrived on the scene was shot while he was still in his vehicle, according to police spokesperson Lt. Pedro Barineau. The officer was able to retreat to safety, and was taken to a hospital. Barineau said more officers then arrived and found the suspect near a home and they shot him.