Grand Prairie police shooting suspect faces federal firearm charges

The Brief

  • Malik Williams, 30, faces federal firearms charges after allegedly shooting at Grand Prairie police with an AR-15 following a domestic disturbance.
  • Investigators revealed Williams was on parole for six prior felonies, including five involving domestic violence against the same victim.
  • Williams remains in custody. He previously faced state charges including aggravated assault on a peace officer and evading arrest.

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas The man who allegedly fired shots at Grand Prairie police officers earlier this month is facing new federal firearms charges.

The backstory:

On May 2, officers with the Grand Prairie Police Department were called to investigate a domestic disturbance in the 3900 block of Dechman Drive.

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