July 14, 2026
(McKinney, Texas) – Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis announced today that Malik Charles Anthony Davis, 27, of Frisco, Texas, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the offense of Aggravated Assault against a Security Officer.
The Crime
Since early 2025, Davis attended the Islamic Center of Frisco, claiming to be homeless and asking for food and occasional shelter, which they provided. On June 7, 2025, the victim — an armed security guard and member of the Islamic Center — was closing down the building. The victim believed he was alone when Davis, concealed in the locker room area wearing all black clothing with a hood over his face, silently approached from behind. Davis then struck the victim multiple times with a machete, causing serious injury. During the attack, the victim’s firearm fell from his holster. Davis picked it up and tried to flee the scene. He was arrested nearby. Frisco Police Department Detective Travis Chapman and Lieutenant Jeffrey Inmon investigated the case.
The Trial
During trial, prosecutors presented surveillance video of the violent attack. Additional surveillance video showed Davis preparing for the attack as well as his movements immediately afterward, including changing clothes to conceal his identity as he fled. Jurors also heard from the victim, who recounted the sudden ambush and the long mental and physical recovery process he has endured. In the punishment phase, jurors heard additional evidence that, while in custody in the Collin County Jail, the defendant threatened to kill his cellmate.
The Verdict and Sentence
A Collin County jury found Davis guilty of Aggravated Assault on a Security Officer and sentenced him to 50 years in prison. The jury also found him guilty of Theft of a Firearm and sentenced him to 180 days in a Felony State Jail facility. Judge Tom Nowak presided over the case.
Statement from DA Greg Willis: “This coward hid in a place of worship that had shown him compassion, then violently ambushed a security officer with a machete and tried to steal his firearm. A Collin County jury sent him to prison for 50 years. We will not tolerate violence against those who protect our community.”
Prosecution Team
Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Justin Alexander and Alex Haynes prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigator Bobby Hill, Victim Assistance Coordinator Melissa White, and Legal Secretary Kim Mandhlazi.
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