SWAT called for barricaded suspect in San Leon

SAN LEON, Texas - A SWAT team has been called for a suspect who is reportedly barricaded inside a San Leon home.

San Leon SWAT scene

What we know:

The Galveston County Sheriff's Office says the scene is on 18th Street close to FM 646.

At about 1:15 p.m. Friday, officials say they tried to serve a felony warrant at the scene, but the suspect remained inside the home.

The sheriff's office posted a press release about the scene shortly after 6 p.m.

Sheriff Jimmy Fullen tells FOX 26 that the suspect is Gary Cooper. He had warrants for robbery and aggravated assault.

Cooper is believed to be armed.

What we don't know:

No other details are available at this time.

What you can do:

Authorities are asking people to avoid the area of East Bayshore and 18th Street until further notice.