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SWAT, hostage negotiators respond to barricaded suspect near Texas A&M: Police

SWAT situation College Station
Posted at 11:41 PM, Aug 15, 2022
and last updated 2022-08-16 01:02:48-04

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — At least one person has barricaded themselves inside an apartment near Texas A&M University, prompting a SWAT team response, police said.

College Station police department said a suspect barricaded themselves inside an apartment in the 1600 block of Southwest Pkwy.


A hostage negotiation team is also on scene, according to police.

Officials asked the public to avoid the area at this time.

It's unknown if the person inside the apartment has a weapon or is holding anyone hostage.

This is a developing story. The article will be updated with information as it becomes available.