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Houston officer-involved shooting: 1 person dead after SWAT standoff in The Heights
HOUSTON - One person is dead after a lengthy overnight SWAT standoff in Houston’s Heights neighborhood. According to Houston police, there was a SWAT scene with a barricaded suspect in the 1600 block of W. 13th Street.
Houston SWAT standoff in The Heights ends with woman shot, killed
A SWAT scene in The Heights area of Houston turned deadly early Wednesday following a seven-hour standoff. The Houston Police Department is investigating the incident, which involved a woman who reportedly threatened police during the lengthy standoff. She was shot and killed by an officer, ending the standoff.
Officer shoots, kills woman in hours-long SWAT standoff in Heights area, Houston police say
Police said they spent hours trying to de-escalate the situation using negotiators, but after multiple threats toward officers, they opened fire.
Suspect Fatally Shot by Houston Police Following SWAT Standoff in Heights Neighborhood
One suspect was fatally shot by Houston police during a standoff in the Heights neighborhood. No officers were injured. The situation and suspect's motives are under investigation.
Gunman wanted by Houston police after shooting, killing man with AR-15
Authorities are on the hunt for a man accused of shooting and killing another man Monday night with an AR-15 in northwest Houston.
Suspect shot and killed during SWAT scene in The Heights area, HPD says
An investigation is underway after a SWAT scene turned into a deadly shooting in The Heights area on Wednesday, according to police. The Houston Police Department stated that the series of events unfolded at a home on West 13th Street on Tuesday evening.
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