UPDATES: Standoff concludes with armed resident in Pantego neighborhood
At approximately 4:20 p.m., Tarrant County Sheriff’s deputies and Pantego Police officers arrived at a home along Grant Place in Pantego, TX to execute a warrant. As they attempted to make contact with a person inside the home, that individual displayed a firearm. A short time later, a deputy fired their service weapon. It is not believed that anyone was struck. The individual then retreated back inside the home and the officers and deputies pulled back. Police have reason to believe this person is a danger to themselves and others.
The public has been advised to stay away from the area.
The Arlington Police Department has assisted with evacuating residents or having them shelter in place. Fire and EMS crews are on standby. Arlington Police have established communications and are attempting to resolve the situation as peacefully and quickly as possible.
Roads Closures:
- Nora @ Peachtree
- Nora @ Smith-Barry
- Smith Barry @ Silver Leaf • Silver Leaf @ Peachtree
Residents will be allowed back in their homes as soon as the situation is resolved.
Cooperating Agencies: - Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office
- Arlington Police Department
- Dalworthington Gardens Department of Public Safety
- Pantego Fire Department
- Arlington Fire Department
- American Medical Response
Play by play updates will be limited due to officer safety.
UPDATE – Grand Prairie PD’s SWAT team was called in to assist Arlington PD SWAT earlier this morning. At around 8:30am, the suspect was observed exiting the residence to smoke a cigarette on the back porch. SWAT officers advised she had the gun laying on a table next to her. As she was outside of the residence, SWAT officers moved in with less lethal rounds and took her into custody.
