Flock cameras damaged by gunfire, suspect in custody

WFPD made an arrest following reported gunfire.
WFPD made an arrest following reported gunfire.(kauz)
Published: Oct. 18, 2026 at 6:48 PM CDT

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Wichita Falls Police say a man is in custody following reports of Flock cameras damaged by gunfire.

WFPD Public Information Officer Jacob Vasquez tells News Channel 6 that police responded Saturday, Oct. 17, to the area of Professional Drive and Archer City Highway for reports of gunfire damaging multiple Flock safety cameras.

The incident happened near Professional Drive and SH 79 South.
The incident happened near Professional Drive and SH 79 South. (kauz)

Vasquez says the WFPD Property Crimes Unit initiated an investigation that identified Mark Allen Hutchins as the suspect.

With the help of surrounding law enforcement agencies, Hutchins was located and arrested in Oklahoma on separate local charges.

Vasquez says that investigators obtained two felony Criminal Mischief warrants, each with a $75,000 bond, and four Discharge of a Firearm in Certain Municipalities warrants, each having a $25,000 bond.

A damaged flock camera unit.
A damaged flock camera unit.(kauz)

WFPD says additional charges remain pending against Hutchins as investigators continue to review the case.

Stick with News Channel 6 as more information becomes available.