UPDATE
The Temple Police Department said they have located and arrested Mark Stinson.
UPDATE: Mark Stinson has been located and arrested. We thank the community for their assistance. https://t.co/SwZcyFCDkL
— Temple Police Dept (@TempleTXPolice) January 2, 2024
ORIGINAL STORY
TEMPLE, Texas — The Temple Police Department are searching for a suspect wanted on two felony warrants for aggravated assault with a firearm.
Authorities have identified the male suspect as Mark Stinson.
On Dec. 27 around 5:36 a.m., Temple police said they responded to the 3200 block of Bordon Drive on a criminal mischief report.
When police investigated further, they determined that the call was in relation to an aggravated assault in the 3200 block of Addison Way, in a home across from Bordon Drive.
Police said the suspect, Stinson, assaulted his ex-girlfriend. The ex-girlfriend told police that Stinson had choked her and held a gun to her head before firing the gun in her direction.
After the suspect assaulted his ex-girlfriend, Temple police said Stinson violently assaulted another woman that was with his ex.
The residents at Bordon Drive told police that the round entered their home. The Bordon Drive homeowners told police they would like to press charges.
No other injuries have been reported.
On Dec. 28, authorities with Temple PD received two warrants for Stinson's arrest on charges of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Authorities said they have not located Stinson and it is unknown if he is still in the area.
Police are advising citizens to not approach the suspect as he may be armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500
TPD is attempting to locate Mark Stinson, who is wanted for two felony warrants for Aggravated Assault with a Firearm. This individual may be armed, so please do not approach, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Temple Police Department at 254.298.5500. pic.twitter.com/ELyvr7Qd1n
— Temple Police Dept (@TempleTXPolice) December 29, 2023
