Houston SWAT officer shoots, kills suspect on Belarbor Street

Houston man killed by SWAT after posting videos during standoff

A SWAT officer shot and killed an armed suspect at a home in southeast Houston on Monday afternoon, police say. Police confirm that videos were posted to social media from inside the house during the standoff.

HOUSTON - A SWAT officer shot and killed an armed suspect at a home in southeast Houston on Monday afternoon, police say.

Man shot by Houston police

FULL: Houston police update on Belarbor Street shooting

Houston police provide an update on an officer-involved shooting on Belarbor Street. A suspect was shot and killed by a SWAT officer.

What we know:

Houston police say Texas DPS called them in around 10:30 a.m. to help with a barricaded suspect at a home on Belarbor Street near Belbay Street, a block away from Bellfort Avenue.

According to HPD, the Texas Attorney General’s Office and the Harris County Pct. 7 Constable’s Office had been attempting to serve a warrant for a parole violation.

Houston police ended up calling in SWAT, and negotiators from the attorney general’s office also responded.

Authorities say they tried to negotiate with the barricaded man for about an hour and a half.

Around 12:30 p.m., police say the suspect came out of the house with a rifle.

According to Houston police, the suspect pointed a weapon in the direction of officers, and an officer fired a shot at the suspect.

Police say the suspect then retreated back into the home and fired one shot at the officer. The officer then shot the suspect.

The suspect died at the scene.

No officers were injured.

Police confirm that videos were posted to social media from inside the house during the standoff. The videos show law enforcement surrounding the house and SWAT officers at the door.

What we don't know:

The man who was shot has not been identified at this time.

Suspect shot, killed by SWAT officer at Houston home

An investigation is underway after an allegedly armed suspect was shot and killed by a SWAT officer at a Houston home on Monday afternoon.

Investigation continues

The officer who fired his duty weapon was identified as Officer R. Saini, a 16-year veteran of the department who is assigned to the Tactical Operations Division.

What's next:

Per protocol, the shooting is under investigation by multiple agencies, including HPD’s internal affairs and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

It is also department policy to release body-worn camera video of officer-involved shootings within 30 days.