Man shot by Grand Prairie officer after police chase, firing at officers, officials say
The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Mark Williams, of Grimes, Texas, is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Mark Williams, of Grimes, Texas, is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Officials said, at about 4 a.m., an officer who was traveling westbound along I-30 near the Arlington and Grand Prairie line spotted a disabled vehicle in the main lanes.
Investigators have released few details about the case, citing child abuse confidentiality laws and an ongoing inquiry.
Grand Prairie PD said spike strips were used to disable the SUV, and the suspect crashed near a post office at I-30 and Hampton in Dallas.
Grand Prairie Police determined the motorcycle was stolen and located an unknown quantity of suspected narcotics.
Irving police are investigating after an auto-theft suspect led police on a chase that extended into Grand Prairie.
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One witness said a quick stop at her local gas station led her to witness the high-speed crash Saturday night.
Two people are in custody and the investigation is ongoing.
Both officers have been placed on routine administrative leave.
Just after 5 a.m. Saturday, a woman walked into the Grand Prairie Police Department and said she shot an 80-year-old woman in Dallas.
On a cold night in mid-December, a Grand Prairie homeowner woke up to a loud bang to find a police vehicle had crashed into her house.
"Fearing for their lives, and the life of the victim, a single officer fired their duty weapon striking the suspect," the report states.
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It happened before 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Bardin Road and New York Avenue – just south of I-20.
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Mayor Kirk Watson said no motive has been identified and the shootings appear to be random.
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Mayor Kirk Watson said no motive has been identified and the shootings appear to be random.
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