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Man taken into custody after 8 people were found dead inside a home in Texas

Bryan LoganAug 9, 2015, 14:00 IST

A photo from the scene of the shooting Saturday, August 8, 2015.Click2Houston/Screengrab

Police in Harris County, Texas have taken at least one man into custody after 5 children and 3 adults were found dead inside a home, TV station KHOU reports.

Authorities were responding to an active shooter call at a home on Falling Oaks Road Saturday night. ABC13 reports a standoff began around 9 p.m. local time, and lasted as long as three hours - ending shortly after midnight.

The location is about 15 miles northwest of downtown Houston.

Harris County Sheriff's officials say the suspected gunman surrendered, and police found the bodies of 8 people inside the home.

It was unclear how the gunman may have been related to the victims.

A Google Maps view of the location where police say the bodies of 8 people were found inside a home Saturday night.Google

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