Shooting in southeast Houston leads to SWAT standoff
Southeast Houston shooting leads to SWAT scene
An hours-long standoff came to an end early Saturday in southeast Houston. FOX 26 photojournalist Chandler Watson shares the limited details provided by police.
HOUSTON - The SWAT team responded to a home in southeast Houston early Saturday morning after authorities said a man was shot in a garage.
What we know:
Houston police responded to Fairway Drive, near I-610 and Broad Street, at around 4 a.m. Saturday.
Police said a man and woman were inside a garage when a gunshot came from inside the home. The man was shot in the stomach. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
SWAT officers responded to the home and set up a perimeter as they believed the suspect was inside the home.
The standoff ended at around 8 a.m. Police say they made contact with a person of interest.
What we don't know:
No one involved has been identified at this time.
Police did not say what led to the shooting.
It's not clear if any arrests were made.
What you can do:
Anyone with more information can contact one of the following agencies:
- HPD Major Assaults Division: 713-308-8800
- Crime Stoppers: 713-222-TIPS (8477)
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Houston Police Department.