Police SWAT teams are currently responding to a accounts of an armed man inside a southwest Houston apartment.
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As of 10:31 a.m. CST, the suspect is said to be in custody.
Suspect is in custody. Media briefing forthcoming. https://t.co/O3mKXNp5oA
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) November 16, 2017
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It is believed the man barricaded himself with other people inside a unit, located in the 8900 block of South Gessner Road.
Police said they first responded around 6:30 a.m. to a domestic disturbance call.
Our SWAT and Negotiations Teams are responding to an armed male barricaded inside an apartment – possibly with other persons – at 8963 South Gessner. PIO en route. Use alternate route to avoid traffic in the area.
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) November 16, 2017
Residents and those in the area are being urged to avoid the area.
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This is a developing story.