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I-45 Freeway Lanes Shut Down Both Ways After Woman Sitting in Chair with Firearm Causes Deputy Standoff
- Around 1:30 p.m. last Thursday, a woman crashed into an 18-wheeler on I-45 in Spring, Texas, initiating a five-hour armed standoff that ended with her peaceful surrender.
- Her history of mental illness and suicidal expressions led to the standoff, as she was transported for evaluation after the hours-long crisis.
- Authorities shut down both lanes of I-45, deploying SWAT, mental health experts, and negotiators to resolve the five-hour standoff peacefully.
- After five hours, police peacefully resolved the standoff with no injuries, and traffic resumed on I-45, as Major Cedrick Collier confirmed they saved a life.
- The standoff on I-45 highlights ongoing issues linking untreated mental illness and public safety, emphasizing the need for better mental health support to prevent such crises.
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Texas Highway Standoff Raises Mental Health Concerns
A dramatic Texas highway standoff unfolded Thursday after an armed woman sat in the middle of Interstate 45 following a crash, triggering a five-hour law enforcement response and massive traffic shutdown. The incident once again spotlights the growing intersection between untreated mental illness and public safety threats. According to Harris County authorities, the woman crashed with an 18-wheeler in Spring, Texas, then exited her car, pulled o…
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