Euless

Suspect at large after shooting at Euless apartments leads to SWAT standoff

NBC 5

A suspect accused in a shooting at an apartment complex is on the run following a standoff with the Euless Police Department and SWAT Saturday morning.

The shooting, which happened around 10:15 a.m. at the Hillside Village Apartments in the 300 block of Vine Street, left a 46-year-old woman hospitalized after she was shot in the abdomen.

Police said the victim was rushed to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine by Euless Fire Department paramedics. She was considered to be in stable condition.

It was first reported that the suspected shooter was inside the complex, prompting a heavy presence of Euless police officers and the SWAT team. Witnesses told police they saw the suspect run into an apartment.

In a news release, authorities said the apartment was scoped out by NETCAST, the regional SWAT team. After making contact, they learned the suspect was not on the property.

There is no word on what led to the shooting, and the police department has not revealed any details about the suspect's identity or description.

Euless police said a NETCAST operator suffered from heat exhaustion while at the scene. The person was treated and is in good condition.

This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available. Check back with NBC 5 for the latest news.

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