A Wichita Falls man is behind bars today after police say he shot his roommate early Sunday morning.

Police arrested 24-year old Joseph McCarson for aggravated assault family violence.

Officers say around 4:00 am yesterday McCarson and his roommate were hosting a party at their home in the 4700 block of Raylett drive.

Witnesses told officers that at some point during the party McCarson was separated from the group.

The say he then got a hand gun and shot his roommate one time in the chest.

Officers later arrested him at the intersection of Puckett Rd and Raylett Drive.

The victim was taken to United Regional and at last check was listed in stable condition.

(Information from TexomasHomepage.com)