Houston SWAT Standoff: Police Rescue Women from Balcony During Standoff
KHOU 11November 5, 20255 min649 views
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- 🚨 Houston Police Department responded to a call of an officer-involved shooting at approximately 8:00 p.m. at 6555 Harbortown.
- 💡 Upon arrival, officers found a female on the ground who stated she had jumped from a second-story balcony due to a relative inside shooting a firearm.
- 💥 Officers were met with gunfire when they approached the apartment door, prompting them to return fire and take cover.
SWAT Intervention and Rescues
- 🚓 SWAT was called to the scene, establishing a perimeter to ensure the safety of residents inside the apartment and the complex.
- 🪜 While awaiting SWAT, two females were rescued from the second-story balcony with the assistance of HFD and police officers using a ladder.
- 🤝 The male suspect inside eventually surrendered to SWAT officers.
Suspect and Victim Information
- 👤 The suspect was identified as a 17-year-old male who sustained an injury to his hand, the cause of which is under investigation.
- 🙏 The two individuals rescued from the apartment are reported to be doing well.
- 🏥 The female who jumped from the balcony was transported to the hospital with a minor injury.
Ongoing Investigations
- ⚖️ The District Attorney's office, SIU team, and Internal Affairs division are conducting separate investigations into the incident.
- 👮 The involved officer is a 9-year veteran of the Houston Police Department.
- ❓ Further details regarding prior calls or charges are pending the completion of ongoing investigations.
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