SWAT responds after man threatens workers, barricades himself inside SW Houston building, HPD says

Authorities said the man had a dispute with the property manager and threatened maintenance workers with a firearm.
By KTRK at ABC13 Houston (KTRK) · · 1 min read

Authorities said the man had a dispute with the property manager and threatened maintenance workers with a firearm.
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Authorities said the man had a dispute with the property manager and threatened maintenance workers with a firearm.

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