Standoff Update: Suspect Flees into Attic at Burger King on FM 1960

Standoff at Burger King

• 🚨 Harris County Sheriff's Office responded to a burglary of a business at a Burger King on FM 1960 West around 3:00 a.m.
• 👮 Deputies apprehended one suspect who surrendered peacefully and has been charged with burglary.
• 🏃 A second suspect fled upstairs into the attic area and is still being actively searched for by SWAT and negotiators.

Suspect and Entry Details

• 🎭 The suspects were described as two black males wearing ski masks and dark-colored clothing.
• 🛠️ Deputies recovered burglary tools and other devices, but it is unknown if the second suspect is armed.
• 🚗 Entry is believed to have been gained through forced entry via the drive-thru window.

Ongoing Search and Safety Measures

• ⏳ The search for the second suspect has been ongoing for several hours due to the suspect being in the attic with heavy insulation.
• ⚠️ Safety is paramount for both personnel and the suspect, with methodical efforts to remove objects for a safe extraction.
• 🔊 Movement has been heard in the attic, and video footage suggests the suspect remains inside, refusing to surrender despite CS gas deployment.
• 🏠 Authorities firmly believe the suspect is still inside the business, with no video evidence of them leaving.