Missouri City: Sienna Parkway reopens following report of armed person, suspect now in custody

Sienna Parkway in Missouri City has been reopened after authorities apprehended a subject following a disturbance involving a weapon on Thursday afternoon. 

What we know:

According to the Missouri City Police Department, officers were called out to the intersection of Hawkins Lane and South Barnett Way in reference to a disturbance involving a weapon just before 4:30 p.m.

When authorities arrived, officers determined that a man had threatened family members with a weapon before fleeing the location on foot. 

Officials said they immediately began canvassing the surrounding neighborhood to locate the subject.

During the search, officials said the subject was located but fled from officers. 

The subject was contained within a nearby lake in the area, officials said. 

Following a brief standoff, officials said the subject was taken into custody. 

Dig deeper:

Officials said they were called out to the same location on Wednesday night for a family violence call, and the investigation indicated this incident appears to be a continuation of the earlier call. 

Fort Bend ISD sends notice to parents

According to a notice that was sent out by Fort Bend Independent School District officials, local law enforcement reported an armed individual in the area and, as a precaution, all schools in Sienna were placed in a secure hold. 

The following campuses were placed under a secure hold: 

  • Ridge Point High School
  • Thornton Middle School
  • Baines Middle School
  • Ferguson Elementary School
  • Leonetti Elementary School
  • Scanlon Oaks Elementary School
  • Schiff Elementary School
  • Sienna Crossing Elementary School

In the letter, school officials said, "campuses have resumed normal operations. We understand there is increased traffic in the area, and we will be flexible to accommodate parents picking up students from extended day.
Thank you for your cooperation and trust. Student safety is always our top priority."

What we don't know:

Officials did not provide any information on who the subject was. 

It's unclear what charges the subject will be facing, but authorities said those are "pending."

The Source: City of Missouri City, Fort Bend ISD

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