A large law enforcement presence gathered in southeast Houston Monday as officers worked an active scene involving a barricaded suspect wanted for sexual assault.<\/p>\n
A short time later, Houston Police Department reported that there was an officer involved shooting stemming from the incident. No officers were injured in the shooting.<\/p>\n
HPD Commanders & PIO are en route to an officer involved shooting in the 6000 blk of Bellfort St.<\/p>\n
Prelim. info is HPD officers were assisting with a felony warrant of an armed suspect. Officers discharged, striking the suspect. No officers injured.<\/p>\n
More at the scene. #HouNews<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/r0SbFgxy6j<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Police (@houstonpolice) March 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Authorities confirmed the situation is unfolding in the 6000 block of Bellfort Street, where multiple agencies responded as part of an operation to serve a warrant.<\/p>\n According to officials, the situation began when the Texas Attorney General\u2019s Office attempted to serve a warrant connected to a sexual assault investigation, KPRC 2\u2019s Bryce Newberry<\/a> learned.<\/p>\n During the attempt, the suspect barricaded themselves inside a location, prompting additional law enforcement assistance.<\/p>\n HPD then took a tactical lead on the scene, with SWAT units deployed to assist. HPD said they were first alerted at around 10:30 a.m.<\/p>\n Harris County Constable\u2019s Office Precinct 7 was also involved in the response.<\/p>\n Authorities have not released details about the suspect or the circumstances surrounding the alleged sexual assault.<\/p>\n Officials are asking residents to avoid the area while the situation remains active. Further updates are expected as law enforcement continues working to resolve the incident.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.<\/p>\n