Distressed Woman Barricaded Inside Apartment; HPD Officers and SWAT Respond

HOUSTON, Texas – An incident involving a woman in a state of distress barricaded inside an apartment has been unfolding at the Cleme Manor Apartments, located in the 5300 block of Coke St. in Greater Fifth Ward.

Houston Police Department (HPD) officers and SWAT were spotted at the scene, responding to the situation.

The standoff began around 8 o’clock this morning, and as of the latest update, the individual has continued to refuse to exit the apartment.

Details surrounding the cause of the distress and the police response are limited at this time. Authorities are actively working to resolve the situation, prioritizing the safety of both the individual involved and those in the surrounding community.