GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — A man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly firing at a police officer during a pursuit following a domestic disturbance call, according to the Grand Prairie Police Department.
Officers responded around 8 p.m. May 2 to the 3900 block of Dechman Drive after a woman reported that a man she had a prior relationship with had arrived at her residence and stolen her vehicle.
Police later located the suspect, identified as 30-year-old Mark Williams of Grimes, Texas, who fled in the stolen vehicle, leading officers on a short pursuit. Authorities said the vehicle became disabled, and Williams exited armed with an AR-15-style rifle.
Investigators said Williams fired at an officer, striking the officer’s patrol vehicle. The officer returned fire, striking the suspect, who then surrendered.
Officers rendered first aid until Grand Prairie Fire Department medics arrived. Williams was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive. No officers were injured.
Williams was already wanted on multiple felony charges and is now charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a peace officer. Additional charges are pending.
Per department policy, the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office Officer-Involved Shooting Team is conducting an independent investigation. The department’s Office of Professional Standards is also conducting an internal review.
