Police officers are in a standoff with a suspect after they say he held two young children hostage inside an apartment complex in northwest Houston on Wednesday.
According to police, the man was holding the children, ages 5 and 9, inside a unit at the Waterford Grove Apartments in the 3120 block of Crestdale Drive.
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Lt. Larry Crowson from the Houston Police Department says the suspect has since let the kids go however he remained inside the apartment.
It is believed the suspect has a weapon inside the residence.
The children are said to be safe, and there have been no reported injuries at this time.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.