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One person found dead leads to SWAT response, two arrested in Westside neighborhood
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Andrew J. Polk , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Upon arrival, officers found a dead person and two others, a man and woman in their late 20s, inside a home. The standoff ended with the detention of the man and woman before 8 p.
A body was found by officers responding to a call, leading to a SWAT response and the arrest of two individuals. The call was made just after 3 p.m. regarding an unknown problem. Upon arrival, officers found a dead person and two others, a man and woman in their late 20s, inside a home. The pair barricaded themselves inside, prompting police to call for SWAT and crisis management team assistance.
The standoff ended with the detention of the man and woman before 8 p.m. They have not been identified by police. The crimes against persons unit is investigating the incident. Further details are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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