Newly released video shows Houston police officers knocking on a hotel room door during a hostage situation that unfolded early Thursday morning at a southeast Houston hotel.
The incident happened at the WoodSpring Suites on Cityscape Avenue.
According to investigators, a woman texted a relative Wednesday afternoon, saying her boyfriend was holding her against her will inside a hotel room. Police responded and attempted to make contact with the man, but authorities said he refused to cooperate and would not confirm the woman was safe.
The situation escalated, prompting a SWAT response.
Investigators said officers eventually breached the hotel room and deployed flashbang devices to distract the suspect before rescuing the woman.
One witness said guests were forced to evacuate as law enforcement worked to resolve the situation.
“I intended to come here, pick up someone and keep going. But after that happened, they rushed them out of their rooms and had to move rooms real fast,” the witness said.
Police said the woman was rescued safely and was not seriously injured.
The suspect was taken into custody and is charged with unlawful restraint. Authorities said he is expected to be booked into the Harris County Jail.
According to investigators, the couple has a history of domestic violence incidents, including a previous SWAT response.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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