Texas Officers Shot at in SWAT Standoff

ALVIN, Texas --

A man shot at police during a SWAT standoff in Brazoria County, KPRC Local 2 reported.

Alvin police said the standoff at the Wedgeworth Apartments on Eighth Street involved at least 50 officers. The situation started at about 11 p.m. Monday.

Investigators said the gunman fired several shots at officers, forcing them to take cover behind parked cars.

The man was armed with at least two pistols and a shotgun, police said.

Police Chief Mike Merkel said the man called relatives in Austin.

"He had told them that he was somewhat despondent over what had happened in some legal proceedings," Merkel said. "He also indicated that he shot himself in the leg. They called the Police Department, at which time we sent two officers and emergency personnel to check on his welfare. When the officers arrived there, he came out of the apartment immediately and began firing rounds with a revolver, what appeared to be an automatic weapon."

Detectives said they did not have time to evacuate the rest of the apartment building. Police used a bullhorn to warn residents to stay inside.

A curious neighbor ended up getting shot, investigators said. He suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder but is expected to recover.

The man was arrested and faces multiple charges. His name has not been released. Police have not said what kind of legal issues he had.

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