Suspect in custody after multi-agency SWAT response to search warrant execution in Katy area

KTRK logo
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Tap for ABC13 Houston 24/7 Live Stream
Watch Eyewitness News and ABC13 originals around the clock

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A suspect was arrested after a multi-agency SWAT situation in the Katy area on Thursday afternoon, according to officials.

The scene started unfolding at about 12:46 p.m. in the 2600 block of Maverick Park Lane in west Harris County, where a search and arrest warrant was being executed.

The Katy Police Department, the Houston Police Department, the Harris County SWAT units, and the Texas Department of Public Safety arrived to assist.

It remains unclear at this time who officials were searching for or why, but Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted on social media 45 minutes later, confirming that a suspect was in police custody.

An investigation is ongoing.

Submit a tip or story idea to ABC13

Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story you think we should cover? Send it to ABC13 using the form below. If you have a video or photo to send, terms of use apply. If you don't, just hit 'skip upload' and send the details.