Police Fatally Shoot Armed Suspect
6006 Bellfort Ave
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- A 36-year-old man was killed in a police standoff in Houston on Monday after firing a high-powered rifle at officers.
- The incident began when authorities attempted to serve a warrant for a parole violation, leading to a standoff involving SWAT and negotiators.
- The suspect was shot by a 16-year veteran officer after emerging from a home and firing at police.
- An investigation is ongoing, and body-worn camera footage will be released at a later date.
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The suspect, a 36-year-old man, was pronounced dead by medics. The officer who shot the suspect was a 16-year-veteran.
Around 12:30 p.m., the suspect exited the house with a "high-powered rifle" and fired at an officer, prompting police to return fire.
Officers arrived on scene with SWAT personnel and negotiators, initiating a standoff that lasted an hour and 30 minutes.
Around 10:25 a.m., Houston police received a call for assistance from DPS regarding a barricaded suspect in a home. Authorities had been conducting a warrant service for a parol violation.
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Incident reported at 6006 Bellfort Ave.
The suspect, a 36-year-old man, was pronounced dead by medics. The officer who shot the suspect was a 16-year-veteran.
Around 12:30 p.m., the suspect exited the house with a "high-powered rifle" and fired at an officer, prompting police to return fire.
Officers arrived on scene with SWAT personnel and negotiators, initiating a standoff that lasted an hour and 30 minutes.
Around 10:25 a.m., Houston police received a call for assistance from DPS regarding a barricaded suspect in a home. Authorities had been conducting a warrant service for a parol violation.
A Citizen user shows video of a large police presence in the area. Please exercise caution nearby.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 6006 Bellfort Ave.
The suspect, a 36-year-old man, was pronounced dead by medics. The officer who shot the suspect was a 16-year-veteran.
Around 12:30 p.m., the suspect exited the house with a "high-powered rifle" and fired at an officer, prompting police to return fire.
Officers arrived on scene with SWAT personnel and negotiators, initiating a standoff that lasted an hour and 30 minutes.
Around 10:25 a.m., Houston police received a call for assistance from DPS regarding a barricaded suspect in a home. Authorities had been conducting a warrant service for a parol violation.
A Citizen user shows video of a large police presence in the area. Please exercise caution nearby.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 6006 Bellfort Ave.
The suspect, a 36-year-old man, was pronounced dead by medics. The officer who shot the suspect was a 16-year-veteran.
Around 12:30 p.m., the suspect exited the house with a "high-powered rifle" and fired at an officer, prompting police to return fire.
Officers arrived on scene with SWAT personnel and negotiators, initiating a standoff that lasted an hour and 30 minutes.
Around 10:25 a.m., Houston police received a call for assistance from DPS regarding a barricaded suspect in a home. Authorities had been conducting a warrant service for a parol violation.
A Citizen user shows video of a large police presence in the area. Please exercise caution nearby.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 6006 Bellfort Ave.
The suspect, a 36-year-old man, was pronounced dead by medics. The officer who shot the suspect was a 16-year-veteran.
Around 12:30 p.m., the suspect exited the house with a "high-powered rifle" and fired at an officer, prompting police to return fire.
Officers arrived on scene with SWAT personnel and negotiators, initiating a standoff that lasted an hour and 30 minutes.
Around 10:25 a.m., Houston police received a call for assistance from DPS regarding a barricaded suspect in a home. Authorities had been conducting a warrant service for a parol violation.
A Citizen user shows video of a large police presence in the area. Please exercise caution nearby.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at 6006 Bellfort Ave.
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