Suspect in custody after barricaded himself inside southwest Houston apartment with baby, police say

A suspect is custody after briefly barricading himself in southwest Houston apartment with a baby, authorities said.

The male was heard threatening to hurt himself before barricading inside in an apartment at a complex located in the 8100 block of Bellaire Boulevard.

HPD’s SWAT and hostage negotiations responded to scene around 4:30 p.m.

Police said the baby seems unharmed but is being assessed as a precaution.