Distraught Father in Custody After ‘Hostage-Taking’ Drama in Texas

The father of a patient in a critical care unit surrenders without struggle. Investigators are looking into the details of the incident.

MOSCOW, January 11 (Sputnik) – The father who barricaded himself inside a critical care unit with his son at Tomball hospital, Texas, has surrendered without a fight, the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) says early Sunday in a Twitter post.

"Suspect has surrendered without incident. Tomball Regional Medical Center is no longer operating under lock-down procedures," the sheriff's office tweeted.

10:46: p.m.: suspect has surrendered without incident. Tomball Regional Medical Center is no longer operating under lock-down procedures.

— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) 11 января 2015

It was reported earlier that a grieving father of a critically-ill patient had allegedly taken at least two people hostage inside Tomball Regional Medical Center northwest of Houston.

Police officials said the man had not been armed. He is now in police custody, while investigators are looking into the details of the incident.

Hostage situation has ended. Suspect surrendered. No further information available at this time.

— Tomball Police Dept (@TomballPD) 11 января 2015

Man was NOT armed. He's been taken into custody without further incident. Investigation still ongoing. #hounews

— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) 11 января 2015

Texan police arrived at the scene at 8 p.m. local time (2:00 GMT), according to ABC News. A high risk operation unit was soon deployed at the scene after reports transpired that a hostage-taking could be unfolding at the hospital. The rescue team took the building under control and evacuated people from the adjacent rooms.

Michael McCaul, a US Representative for Texas, commended the state's police for protecting the community.

Great work by @HCSOTexas tonight. Thank you for protecting our community.

— Michael McCaul (@RepMcCaul) 11 января 2015