CONROE, Texas – An armed suspect who police say had assaulted and injured family members is in critical condition at a hospital after being shot by officers in Conroe Thursday.
Conroe Police said it happened in the 1400 block of N. San Jacinto Street Thursday afternoon.
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Police say they were called to the home around 2:10 p.m. for a domestic disturbance. They were told the suspect had seriously assaulted family members and was barricaded inside the home with weapons.
After evacuating the injured family members, police ordered the suspect to surrender peacefully. When the suspect refused, a SWAT team was called and a standoff ensued with police negotiating to try and get the suspect to come out and surrender.
At one point, CS gas was deployed. Police said the suspect resisted efforts by officers and escalated his behavior.
When the SWAT team entered the home, police say the man confronted them and fearing for their safety, an officer fired one shot at the suspect, striking him.
The suspect was taken to a hospital where he is in critical, but stable condition.
The injured family members were treated and are safe, according to police.
The incident remains under investigation.