Houston woman shot by officer after SWAT standoff in The Heights

Woman shot, killed by Houston officer after Heights standoff

Police say the suspect was shot after threatening officers following a standoff that started Tuesday night.

HOUSTON - A woman was shot to death by an officer after a lengthy overnight SWAT standoff in Houston’s Heights neighborhood, police say.

SWAT scene turns deadly

What we know:

According to Houston police, the incident began around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday with a report of a disturbance in the 1600 block of W. 13th Street.

When officers arrived, they tried to make contact with a woman, who reportedly retreated back into her apartment.

Police say she reappeared in a window with a weapon and pointed it at officers. The officers retreated and called in SWAT and negotiators.

Police say they tried to get her to come out for more than seven hours.

At some point, police say, she stepped outside, went back inside and appeared in the window again. Police say she threatened officers, and one SWAT officer shot her. She died from her injuries.

According to police, multiple firearms were found in the apartment.

What we don't know:

The woman’s identity has not been released. It’s unclear what the original disturbance was about.

Investigation into shooting

What's next:

The Houston Police Department and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office are investigating the incident. Per protocol, the officer – a 30-year veteran of the department – will be placed on administrative leave during the investigation. Body camera footage will be released at a future date.