HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – An armed man was arrested after he barricaded himself inside a home on Tuesday in west Harris County, authorities said.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office SWAT members and deputies were dispatched to the scene in the 3100 block of Rainmont Lane near Fry Road in the afternoon as a result of the situation.
Eileen Marquez, a resident, witnessed the scene as it was two doors away from her home.
“When I went to go take my kids to the bus stop it was around 7:40 I just see this street is full of cops,” she said.
The man allegedly broke into the home and barricaded himself in the residence.
The sheriff’s office said there weren’t other people in the home, and there wasn’t a threat to the community. But, people were asked to avoid the area.
After several hours, the suspect surrendered and was taken into custody.
Officials said he knew some of the family members in the home. Police were called to the same home for previous domestic disturbances.
Police said the suspect is expected to face charges of burglary with intent to commit a felony with additional charges pending.
and there is no threat to the community at-large. No other occupants are inside the residence. Please avoid the area.
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) September 5, 2023
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