Armed, suicidal man forces Barbers Hill ISD lockdown

Barbers Hill Independent School District was locked down after a suicidal man with a weapon was seen near campuses. Baytown police say that man was taken into custody before 2:30 p.m. Wednesday and taken to the Mont Belvieu Police Department station.

All the children and staff remained in safe condition throughout the negotiations.

Barbers Hill ISD released the following statement on the situation: