Federal prosecutors announced charges against a convicted felon accused of shooting at Grand Prairie police officers with an AR-15-style rifle.
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — A previously convicted felon accused of shooting at Grand Prairie police officers during a domestic violence investigation has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas.
Federal prosecutors announced the charge against Malik Williams on Thursday following the May 2 incident.
According to a criminal complaint, a child called police to report that an argument between their mother and her boyfriend had become physical. When officers arrived, they encountered Williams sitting inside a silver Nissan Altima and the woman in a blood-stained shirt.
Investigators said that when officers told Williams he was not free to leave, he sped off, leading to a pursuit. The pursuit ended when an officer used a PIT maneuver.
As an officer exited his patrol vehicle, investigators allege Williams fired at him with an AR-15-style rifle. A second officer returned fire, striking Williams, according to authorities.
Williams surrendered and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Federal investigators later determined Williams was on parole for six prior felony convictions, including five involving domestic violence against the same victim, according to the complaint.
Williams remains in custody.