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Montgomery County deputy shoots self during standoff after 'family violence incident,' authorities say

Ryan Jones was arrested after authorities said he shot himself during a standoff on Wednesday.
Credit: HCSO

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — An off-duty Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputy was taken into custody Wednesday after a standoff at a home in north Harris County.

Authorities said 30-year-old MCSO deputy Ryan Jones was involved in an "alleged family violence incident" at a home in the 6900 block of Hamilton Falls.

During the incident, authorities said Jones barricaded himself inside the home, prompting a standoff.

During the standoff, Jones fired shots at Harris County Sheriff's Office vehicles before shooting himself and collapsing outside the home, according to authorities.

Jones was arrested on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge.

He was taken to an area hospital where he was treated for his wound.

Joes was with the Sheriff's Office for eight years and was assigned to the West Patrol Division.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.

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