Texas
Armed woman sitting on folding chair shuts down I-45 during standoff in Spring, Texas
SPRING, Texas (KWTX) – A woman armed with a gun has created a traffic nightmare during a standoff on I-45 South in Spring, Texas, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
The constable said the woman “apparently turned her vehicle directly into the path of an 18-wheeler” and caused a collision.
She reportedly then exited her vehicle and sat down in the main lanes of the interstate.
A trained mental health officer has arrived at the scene. Authorities say the woman is saying she wants her kids who are being held hostage.
There is a heavy police presence on I-45 near Cypresswood Drive and the interstate is shut down.
Avoid the area.
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