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Man at Texas hospital has surrendered: Sheriff's office

HOUSTON — Authorities say the father of a patient at a Texas hospital who became distraught over his son's condition has surrendered without incident. They said he did not have a weapon.

Police are shown working at the scene of an emergency at Tomball Regional Medical Center, Jan 10, 2015, in Tomball, Texas. Photo: AP

Police are shown working at the scene of an emergency at Tomball Regional Medical Center, Jan 10, 2015, in Tomball, Texas. Photo: AP

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HOUSTON — Authorities say the father of a patient at a Texas hospital who became distraught over his son's condition has surrendered without incident. They said he did not have a weapon.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office said last night (Sunday morning, Singapore time) that the man had been with his adult son inside a hospital room in the critical care unit of the Tomball Regional Medical Center. Authorities had earlier said they believed he was holding at least two hostages but later said it is not a hostage situation.

Harris County Sheriff's Lieutenant Joe Ambriz said a threatening situation arose around 7pm, but wouldn't describe it or any details about the son's condition. Authorities said around 11pm that the man was in custody and the hospital was no longer under any lockdown.

The hospital is on a 150-acre campus about 30 miles north-west of Houston. AP

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