North Houston: Suspect in custody after SWAT scene at motel

HOUSTON - A suspect is now in custody following a SWAT scene on Friday at a north Houston motel.

Mustang Inn SWAT scene

What we know:

The scene was at the Mustang Inn in the 3800 block of Tidwell Road near the Eastex Freeway.

The scene started with a call that came in shortly before 10 a.m. on Friday.

The suspect was said to be in custody at about 4 p.m.

What we don't know:

The suspect has not been identified at this time. Officials say he is a 20-year-old man.

Before the SWAT call

The backstory:

According to Harris County Assistant Chief John Nanny, officials were originally on the scene to find a missing 16-year-old girl.

The teen was found safe at the motel, but authorities believed the person she was with was in one of the rooms. 

After finding the suspect, officials learned that he had warrants for aggravated assault and possession of a controlled substance.

It was also believed that another person was being held hostage inside the motel room, so a SWAT team was called to save the alleged hostage.

Officials later learned that there was no hostage in the room, so they made their way in to find the suspect. The suspect was then found in the room's attic.

The SWAT team deployed gas into the room and the suspect was taken into custody. Assistant Chief Nanny says the suspect was taken to a hospital as a precaution.

One deputy was injured after being bitten by a K-9. That deputy is expected to recover.

What we don't know:

There is no information regarding the suspect's condition or his warrants.

Houston, Harris County investigating

What's next:

Authorities with Houston Police and the Harris County Sheriff's Office will investigate for any other possible charges against the suspect.