GUN BARREL CITY, Texas — An 18-year-old woman and 15-year-old boy were detained after a roughly four-hour standoff involving a high-power rifle at a Gun Barrel City home Wednesday.
Gun Barrel City police officers responded to the area of the 100 block of Bedfords Bend to reported shots fired. An officer then heard numerous gunshots from a high-power rifle from the backyard area, Gun Barrel City Police Chief Andy Willliams said.
Multiple attempts to have those inside the home exit the front of the residence went unanswered. Following negotiations and further investigation, officers determined a 15-year-old boy and 18-year-old woman were likely inside the home, police said.
The boy and woman voluntarily exited the residence and they were detained. Tactical teams deemed the scene safe with no further threat to public safety around 1:43 p.m.
Gun Barrel City Police Department, Henderson County Sheriff's Office, the sheriff's office tactical team and the Texas Department of Public Safety are responded to the scene.