A SWAT operation is underway near Houston’s Washington Avenue after an early-morning shooting prompted a large-scale police response and a barricade situation in the area.

Authorities said officers were called shortly after five in the morning following reports of gunfire near the intersection of Center and Studemont Streets, a busy corridor known for its nightlife and residential developments.

When police arrived, they found one person suffering from a gunshot wound.

The injured individual was transported to hospital and is reported to have sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Officials have not released further details about the victim’s identity.

Following the shooting, law enforcement established a perimeter as the situation developed into a barricade scenario, with SWAT units deployed to the scene.

Officers have been working to secure the area and assess any potential threat posed by individuals believed to be inside a nearby property.

Residents and businesses in the vicinity were advised to avoid the area as police activity intensified, with multiple emergency vehicles and tactical units visible throughout the morning.

Authorities have not confirmed whether a suspect remains inside the location or if negotiations are ongoing.

The incident adds to ongoing concerns about safety in parts of the Washington Avenue corridor, where a mix of nightlife venues and residential areas has at times led to heightened policing efforts.

Officials have indicated that the situation remains active and fluid, with updates expected as officers continue to manage the scene and gather further information about the circumstances leading to the shooting.