Southeast Houston SWAT standoff ends with apparent suicide, authorities say
Amanda Cochran, Digital Special Projects Manager
KPRC 2's aerial images over the Houston Inn where a man barricaded himself inside a motel room on Oct. 15, 2019. (KPRC 2)
HOUSTON – Houston police says a standoff in southeast Houston has ended with a man's death.
Police say the man, who was armed, shot and killed himself while barricaded in the motel room.
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Police said SWAT and hostage negotiation teams were on the scene in the 6000 block of Gulf Freeway. Police said he was wanted by their department.
UPDATE; Suspect has been found inside his motel room deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. More info will be provided in a media briefing carried live on Periscope #Hounews
No one else was inside the motel room, police said on Twitter.
Our SWAT & Hostage Negotiation Teams are en route to 6000 Gulf Freeway where an armed & wanted male suspect is barricaded alone inside a motel room. PIO also en route. No other info at this time. Updates will be provided as info becomes available #hounews