HOUSTON — Police were able to deescalate a potentially tragic situation Sunday at a motel in northwest Houston, where investigators said a man armed with a knife threaten to take his own life.
Houston police started receiving calls about 10:15 a.m. from the motel in the 5900 block of Guhn Road. That's near the area of W. Tidwell Road and Hollister Street.
Investigators said the man, who was armed with a knife, was suffering from a mental health crisis.
When officers arrived, the man was found on the second floor balcony after locking himself outside his own room. He is accused of threatening another guest and officers at the scene.
At some point, investigators said he asked police to kill him.
While SWAT officers were setting up a perimeter and the negotiation team tried to speak with him, according to police, the man threw down the knife and surrendered.
HPD tweeted at 11:45 a.m. he was in police custody.
Given the nature of the call. He will most like not face charges and is being offered psychological services, investigators said.
No injuries were reported.
Mental Health Resources
If you are a loved one are struggling with thoughts of suicide or depression, there is free help available through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.
In Houston, free counseling is also available at the Crisis of Intervention Houston Hotline at 832-416-1177. There's also a teen hotline at 832-416-1199 or test 281-202-4430.
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