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Houston, Texas — A man was taken into custody Wednesday morning after shooting his cousin and triggering a tense police standoff at a west Houston apartment complex.
The incident occurred around 9:35 a.m. at an apartment complex on 8400 Sands Point Drive.
According to the Houston Police Department (HPD), the situation began as a family argument but quickly spiraled out of control.
The man, whose identity has not been released, shot his cousin in the foot during the altercation.
Following the shooting, he barricaded himself inside the apartment, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.
HPD officers worked to de-escalate the situation, eventually persuading the man to surrender. He was taken into custody without further incident at approximately 10:20 a.m.
The injured cousin was treated at the scene and is expected to recover.
Authorities have not disclosed the charges the suspect will face, but the investigation is underway.
