Good to know that HPD is there to protect the public…

I was in the Lamar tunnel downtown this afternoon at the Whataburger. While eating my late lunch, I heard screaming and yelling, followed by a guy running down the tunnel.

He then stopped and harassed multiple people in front of a small store while yelling and screaming. He was manic and likely having a psychotic episode (maybe drug related?). Multiple people were on the phone with 911 and building security came running and surrounded the guy and kept him away from people.

A large crowd gathered to watch, mainly men willing to help restrain the guy if needed, while everyone waited on HPD.

The man needed help, could have been arrested for trespass, disturbing the peace, and assault (he went hands-on several people). There were several points during the 20 minutes where it looked like the guy was about to get physically violent (great job by building security to deescalate).

HPD never responded and the guy left (followed by security) after 20 minutes.

Thank you HPD!