A suspect is in custody after an incident forced Sienna Parkway to close down Thursday evening.
After a large police presence formed in the area, Missouri City announced that Sienna Parkway was closed due to a reported emergency involving a man with a gun.
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Missouri City police said the incident Thursday was a continuation of an incident that happened Wednesday night with the suspect at his grandmother’s house. Police say the suspect went to the house looking for his girlfriend and they believe a physical assault took place at the home. By the time police arrived, the suspect was gone.
Thursday, police say the man showed up at the house again while armed. He didn’t threaten the family, but police got called back to the home again. As police approached, the suspect began to evade, jumping over fences. Drones were used to help in the search.
He was eventually found in a body of water and was taken into custody. No shots were fired during the incident.
Police believe there may be a mental health issue and the suspect will be taken to a hospital for evaluation before being taking to the Fort Bend County Jail.
Sienna Parkway has since reopened.
Fort Bend ISD released the following statement on the incident:
Dear Sienna Families,
We are aware of the situation this afternoon that affected the Sienna area. Local law enforcement reported an armed individual in the area, and as a precaution, all schools in Sienna were placed in a SECURE hold. The individual is now in police custody.
The following campuses were placed in SECURE:
- Ridge Point High School
- Thornton Middle School
- Baines Middle School
- Ferguson Elementary School
- Leonetti Elementary School
- Scanlon Oaks Elementary School
- Schiff Elementary School
- Sienna Crossing Elementary School
Campuses have resumed normal operations. We understand there is increased traffic in the area, and we will be flexible to accommodate parents picking up students from extended day.
Thank you for your cooperation and trust. Student safety is always our top priority.