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OFFICIALS: Man in custody after shooting at police, hourslong standoff in Lufkin

This is a developing story,

LUFKIN, Texas — The Lufkin Police Department says a man who barricaded himself inside a home leading to an hourslong standoff is in custody.

According to the LPD, Jason Penick, 47, of Lufkin, barricaded himself in a home in the 700 block of Clark Ave. Sunday afternoon after shooting at officers when they were responding to a disturbance call.

Officials say other residents of the home were removed safely. 

Penick has been charged with aggravated assault against a public servant.

This is a developing story and CBS19 will update this article as more information is made available.

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