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Suspect in custody following standoff in Edinburg smoke shop

Suspect in custody following standoff in Edinburg smoke shop
6 hours 7 minutes 14 seconds ago Friday, May 01 2026 May 1, 2026 May 01, 2026 7:09 PM May 01, 2026 in News - Local
Source: KRGV

A male suspect is in custody after barricading himself in a smoke shop, according to the Edinburg Police Department.

The suspect was taken into custody at about 9:30 p.m. Friday when the police department's SWAT team made their way into the Got Vapes Smoke Shop, located in the 2300 block of North Sugar Road.

According to police, officers responded to reports of an aggravated robbery at the business.

Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala said during a press conference that the suspect entered the shop armed with a gun and began gathering items to steal.

The identity of the suspect remains unknown, according to Ayala.

A manager and two employees were inside the shop when the suspect entered, but using live video feed, officers were able to safely coordinate their exit from the building, according to a news release.

No injuries have been reported, and there is no immediate danger to the surrounding community, according to Ayala.

Ayala said additional details will be provided at another time. 

This is a developing story, check back for further updates.

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