Crime & Safety
Police Arrest Armed Man Who Barricaded Inside Home Near Heights
While trying to serve a warrant, an armed man barricaded himself inside, creating a standoff. Police took him into custody late this morning
HOUSTON, TX — Houston police have taken a man into custody who barricaded himself inside a Northwest Houston home near the Heights Thursday morning. An armed male suspect barricaded himself inside a home in the 4300 block of De Milo Drive following officers' attempt to serve a warrant.
Police later announced they had taken the man into custody.
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said the scene and subsequent custody ended safely.
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"Proud of all involved from North Patrol & Warrant Teams, to dispatch, to Tac Docs, to HNT, & to our community that does not hesitate to let us know about public safety issues in neighborhoods," Acevedo Tweeted shortly after noon Thursday.
UPDATE #2 Suspect at SWAT scene has been taken into custody. Briefing forthcoming. #hounews
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) April 12, 2018
HPD PIO en route to SWAT scene at 4300 block of De Milo. An armed male suspect is barricaded inside the residence following officers' attempt to serve a warrant. Please avoid the area. #HouNews
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) April 12, 2018
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