The Edinburg Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the parking lot of a Stripes convenience store on Tuesday morning.

Edinburg police officers received multiple reports of a man acting erratically and holding two knives outside the store located at the intersection of University Drive and Sugar Road at around 8:10 a.m., according to a city spokesperson.

Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala said officers encountered 33-year-old Justin Lee Garza in the parking lot of the store. Officers gave Garza verbal commands to deescalate the situation.

Garza ignored the officer's commands and attempted to enter the store, according to Ayala. An officer then discharged his firearm and fired one shot at Garza.

"Mr. Garza has an extensive history with law enforc

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