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Suspect Wanted For Assaulting Officer In Custody After Hours-Long Standoff In Fort Worth

FORT WORTH, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - A suspect wanted for assaulting an officer has been taken into custody after an hours-long standoff with law enforcement and a SWAT team in Fort Worth Tuesday afternoon.

The scene of the standoff was in the 4900 block of Vega Court, just off Interstate-20.

Police said they were serving a warrant regarding an assault on a Parker County officer when a standoff ensued.

An armored SWAT vehicle and numerous officers in SWAT gear could be seen from Chopper 11 through the event.

Further details have not yet been released as the investigation continues.

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