TTPD looking for possible shooting suspect

Thursday, January 7th, 2021 8:01am

The Texarkana Texas Police Department is asking for the publics help in locating a man they want to speak with about an incident where a man was shot in the leg...

Police say 20-year-old Marquis Thompson is wanted by the Texarkana Arkansas Police for shooting the same man in the leg last week but on the Arkansas side of town. They haven't issued a warrant for him in this case yet, but are concerned that these two incidents are connected.. Thompson already had a couple felony warrants before this - for violating his probation on an aggravated assault conviction where he shot someone in the back - and another for stalking/intimidation.

If you know of Thompson's whereabouts, please call police at 903-798-3116 or Texarkana Area Crime Stoppers at 903-793-STOP.

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