Garland Police Investigating Death of Man Found at DART Rail Station
GARLAND, Texas – Authorities in Garland are investigating the death of a man who was discovered at a DART Rail Station on West Walnut Street Tuesday night, leaving commuters and community members shaken.
The victim has been identified as 46-year-old Charles Glen Marical, a resident of Heartland in Kaufman County. Garland Police confirmed that officers were called to the scene after Marical was located at the transit station, where he was pronounced dead.
According to investigators, surveillance footage from the station has already been reviewed. At this time, officials say there is no evidence of foul play, though the investigation remains active. The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office is conducting a full examination to determine the exact cause of death, which has not yet been released.
While police have not provided further details about Marical’s final moments, they emphasized that early findings suggest there is no immediate threat to the public. Still, the discovery has left riders and nearby residents unsettled, as incidents of this nature at public transit hubs are rare but impactful.
Community members expressed concern and sympathy after learning of the death. Some frequent DART riders noted that the West Walnut Street station is typically a routine stop for daily commuters, making the discovery particularly unsettling.
Friends and family of Charles Marical are now left searching for answers as they wait for the Medical Examiner’s report. Loved ones describe him as a man with strong ties to his community in Kaufman County, someone who enjoyed simple moments of life and carried a presence that will be deeply missed.
The Garland Police Department stated they will release further updates as more information becomes available from the autopsy.
Anyone who may have been at the DART Rail Station during the evening hours of Tuesday and noticed unusual activity is encouraged to contact Garland Police Investigators.
For now, the tragic death of Charles Glen Marical has left a family in mourning, a community reflecting, and investigators working carefully to uncover the circumstances behind his untimely passing.
