SWAT standoff in Houston’s Midtown ends after barricaded man taken into custody

Houston police SWAT team is at a standoff with a man who barricaded himself inside a vacant Sears building Tuesday morning.

Oct 14, 2025 - 16:00
SWAT standoff in Houston’s Midtown ends after barricaded man taken into custody

The Houston police SWAT team was in an hours long standoff with a man who barricaded himself inside a vacant Sears building Tuesday morning.

Police said units responded to the scene, located in the 4600 block of Main Street, at 11:15 a.m.

It is unknown if the man was armed.

SKY 2 chopper showed a person being taken into custody at 2:10 p.m.