Houston (TX) firefighters were compelled to jump from a second-floor balcony to escape from an armed man while they were responding to a medical call, according to news reports.
The incident reportedly occurred at 11 p.m. Saturday night in the 6000 block of Bissonette, when Houston crews responded to a patient reportedly having seizures. When the arrived, the patient reportedly only had confused responses for crew members, and then reportedly confronted firefighters with a loaded firearm.
Members jumped to escape the apartment; one suffered arm injuries, while another suffered minor injuries to his face. They were transported to a local hospital, according to a police official.
The suspect is in custody, and charges are expected.
