A SWAT standoff in Kingwood ended with the death of 46-year-old Christian Andrew Peck after he set his home on Shadow Rock Drive on fire, officials said. Peck was wanted on charges including domestic violence and aggravated assault. Authorities said he fired shots and refused to surrender during hours of negotiations. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said, "He made some comments of the individual that was in that he was willing to burn the house down because he didn’t want his, I guess spouse or former spouse to have the home," according to Click2Houston.
Firefighters were unable to enter the home because of the intense flames and a ruptured gas line that made the scene more dangerous. After the fire was put out, crews found a body believed to be Christian Andrew Peck, along with a rifle, as reported by CW39. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the case was complex for the community. Officials said the body has not yet been officially identified.
Several Kingwood schools, including Bear Branch Elementary, Woodland Hills Elementary, and Kingwood Middle School, were placed in restricted mode during the standoff, keeping students and staff inside, as mentioned by Click2Houston. Neighbors reported hearing gunfire and later seeing the house on fire. Houston police are leading the investigation.
