Katy SWAT standoff: Man allegedly shot girlfriend

Published June 1, 2026 4:49 PM CDT

A SWAT standoff is underway at a Katy-area apartment complex after a man allegedly shot his girlfriend on Monday.

What we know:

According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the incident is unfolding at an apartment complex in the 1000 block of Katy Gap Road, near Kingsland Blvd.

The sheriff says a man allegedly shot his girlfriend and is now barricaded inside the unit. Authorities believe he is armed.

The woman was critically wounded, the sheriff says.

What's next:

Harris County deputies and SWAT officers are at the scene.

What we don't know:

No one involved has been identified.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

The Source: The information in this article comes from the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

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