TCU WR KaVontae Turpin Arrested on Assault with Bodily Injury Charges

TCU wide receiver KaVontae Turpin was arrested Sunday for assault with bodily injury of a family member.

“Texas Christian University is aware that one of its students was recently arrested for a reported domestic situation,” TCU said in a statement. “The university takes these types of reports very seriously and is continuing to gather information to determine next steps. TCU expects its students to behave in an ethical manner, abide by campus policies and adhere to state and federal law.

“The student also may face a charge of violating the University Code of Student Conduct, the results of which are independent and separate from any legal charges.”

Drew Davidson of the Star-Telegram reported Turpin has been released from jail.

TCU coach Gary Patterson told reporters Turpin likely will not play this week against Kansas. Turpin is suspended while the investigation is ongoing. 

“Everybody knows how I handle things like this,” Patterson said. “My track record usually speaks for itself if you go back through it. We’re gathering information, but at this point in time he probably won’t play against Kansas.

“We have not received anything as far as information, police report, anything else. At this point in time, he knows how that all goes. All of them do.”

Turpin could face up to one year in jail if convicted. The person involved in the altercation is an unnamed female.

Turpin has recorded 29 receptions for 410 yards and three touchdowns this season along with two return scores.