Harris County, Texas – An early morning burglary call in the Aldine area escalated into gunfire and a barricaded suspect situation Saturday.
According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, deputies responded to a burglary call early Saturday when an armed suspect allegedly opened fire on responding deputies. Deputies returned fire. No deputies were injured in the exchange, Gonzalez said.
Authorities said the suspect then allegedly fled and forced entry into a nearby trailer home where a family — including young children — was inside. The incident quickly evolved from a business burglary call into a barricaded suspect situation with innocent lives at risk.
Sheriff Gonzalez stated that deputies worked to secure the adult occupants before making entry to safely remove the children from the home. The suspect was taken into custody without further reported injuries.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies acted decisively to contain the scene and prevent further harm. Officials have not released the suspect’s identity or potential charges as of Saturday.
The investigation remains ongoing.
The incident caused a significant law enforcement presence in the Aldine area during the early morning hours, drawing attention from nearby residents and commuters. Situations like this can disrupt routines for families and young workers traveling through the area.
Authorities have not confirmed whether additional suspects were involved. Further updates are expected as investigators review evidence and interview witnesses.
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