HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A tense standoff in northwest Harris County ended safely after authorities responded to reports of a woman allegedly threatening children with a firearm.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), deputies were called to the 16400 block of Chimneystone following reports that an adult female had brandished a gun at a neighbor’s children. After the incident, the woman barricaded herself inside her home, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement.
As the situation escalated, HCSO SWAT was deployed to the scene to negotiate a peaceful resolution. After an extended standoff, SWAT used flash bangs and robots to safely bring the suspect out of the home without injuries. Law enforcement confirmed that no officers or civilians were harmed during the incident.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez later confirmed the successful resolution of the standoff, stating that the suspect had been taken into custody. Authorities have not yet released her identity or any potential charges she may face.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as they become available.
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