Sgt. Gregory Dietz died at his home on Monday, June 30, "leaving behind a deep sense of loss felt across our ranks and by all who knew and loved him," the sheriff's office said.

Sgt. Aaron Brown, who was a part of de-escalating the situation, walked us through the tense moments and the turning point that ended the hours-long standoff.

A federal judge ruled a lawsuit can proceed against a Harris County deputy accused of using excessive force and falsifying ...