CenterPoint Energy employees were notified of a gas leak in the area while they were investigating the suspect began harassing and saying derogatory remarks to them. The CPE employees contacted HPD who responded to the disturbance. Officers attempted to make contact with the suspect who barricaded herself in her house, she was observed wearing body armor and brandishing a handgun through her window. While they were attempting to make contact she then produced a rifle and pointed at the officers after loading it. Houston Police SWAT and the Hostage Negotiation Team were contacted and made the scene. After many hours and numerous attempts to make contact the suspect pointed the rifle at officers and was shot by a SWAT officer. The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. No officers were injured during the incident.