A man armed with a knife and possibly experiencing a mental health crisis found his way on an elementary school’s campus Monday morning, according to Houston police.
Officers responded to Cumming Elementary School around 7:30 a.m. and said the suspect made his way onto the roof of the building.
When he saw the police, he dropped the weapon and came down to speak with the officers.
No injuries were reported.
Statement from Alief ISD:
Dear Alief ISD community,
Cummings Elementary was on lockdown this morning due to an unidentified, non-Alief ISD male on the roof.
First responders successfully removed him from the facility, and a local law enforcement agency will transport him.
Students and staff who were in the building during the incident were safe. The investigation is completed, the lockdown has been lifted, and the day will continue as scheduled.
Thank you to our Alief ISD Police Department, local law enforcement agencies, and the Cummings Elementary staff for their support.
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