Harris County SWAT standoff over after suspect climbed roof in Inwood North area
FULL: Houston law enforcement detail SWAT stand-off in northwest Harris County
Law enforcement provide an update on the hours-long SWAT standoff in northwest Harris County. A suspect evaded deputies on a bike and then climbed onto the roof of a home.
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - There is a heavy police presence in a northwest Houston neighborhood after a suspect has climbed on a roof.
SWAT standoff in Harris County
What we know:
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez reports Precinct 1 deputies and Harris County Sheriff's Office SWAT were called to Downwood Forest Drive near Antoine Drive and W. Mount Houston Road in the Inwood North area.
A 52-year-old suspect on an electric bike allegedly evaded deputies during a traffic stop and climbed on the roof of a home. He refused to come down, according to the sheriff.
Officials say the home was not the suspect's, so due to the possible dangers to the public, SWAT was called.
Negotiators were able to talk peacefully with the suspect until he came down. According to authorities, the suspect was worried about what additional charges he may face.
The suspect is facing an evading charge.
What we don't know:
The identity of the suspect is unknown.
This is a breaking news story. We will continue to update this article as more information is provided.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.