HOUSTON – Authorities are investigating an incident at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse, where a defendant is said to have ingested drugs while awaiting sentencing.

Details are limited due to how active the scene is, but Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen said the unidentified defendant was rushed to a hospital in unknown condition.

KPRC 2 News Reporter Rilwan Balogun is en route to the courthouse and is expected to learn more.

This is a developing story and will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.

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