Sienna Parkway in Missouri City, Texas was closed due to an 'emergency' on Thursday, sparking fears of an active shooter situation.
A notification from the City of Missouri City, Texas read, 'Attention Missouri City! Sienna Parkway is closed due to emergency. Please avoid the area.'
However, the notifications did not detail what kind of emergency had prompted the closure, leading to speculation online.
A local youth football group posted on Facebook, 'Missouri City / Sienna Area. Please stay inside and stay vigilant! There is currently a suspect on the loose in the Missouri City / Sienna area.'
According to the post, the suspect was last seen hopping fences and fields near Sienna have been evacuated as a precaution.
The Missouri City PD had the suspect in custody, but he has since escaped.
The incident led to traffic congestions and reactions from people, with one person commenting, 'Traffic is horrible on Waters lake and Sienna Point.'
Once the expressway was reopened, a person commented, 'Active shooter in Sienna. He was apprehended.'
The Missouri Police are yet to officially comment on the matter, and it remains unknown if anyone was injured in the incident.
