Woman Sits on I-45 in Houston with Gun After Crash, Standoff Ensues

Standoff on North Freeway

• ⚠️ A standoff occurred on the southbound lanes of I-45 at Cypresswood Drive in Houston, causing traffic to halt.
• 🚨 Deputies from the Constable's office were on the scene for over three hours, attempting to de-escalate the situation.

Woman with a Gun

• 🛋️ A woman was reported to be sitting in a chair on the freeway with a gun to her head.
• 🚗 The incident began after a reported crash, with the woman allegedly retrieving a gun from her vehicle and placing a chair in the middle of the freeway.

Negotiation Efforts

• 🗣️ Negotiators from both the Sheriff's and Constable's offices were present.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A family member was also brought to the scene in an attempt to persuade the woman to put down the weapon.
• 🎯 The primary goal was to achieve a peaceful resolution to the dangerous situation.