Harris County, TX – Drivers and nearby residents along the Katy Freeway corridor are urged to use caution today as deputies respond to an active law enforcement incident near I-10 and Fry Road in west Harris County.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, members of its Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and SWAT units were dispatched to a restaurant located near the 19300 block of the Katy Freeway at Fry Road after reports of a man on the roof refusing to come down.
Authorities said the business was evacuated as a precaution, and the scene remains active as deputies work to resolve the situation safely. No injuries have been reported at this time, and officials have not released details about what led to the incident.
The location sits near a busy stretch of Interstate 10, a major east–west route serving west Houston and surrounding communities, including Katy and unincorporated areas of Harris County. While no full highway closure has been confirmed, motorists may experience slowdowns or temporary traffic disruptions in the immediate area as emergency vehicles remain on scene.
Officials are asking the public to avoid the area if possible to allow first responders space to work and to reduce congestion. Additional updates are expected as the situation develops.
Anyone with immediate concerns in the area should follow instructions from law enforcement on site. The Sheriff’s Office has not indicated when the scene is expected to clear.
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