Negotiators are on the scene right this moment trying to work with the female inside. Mountain vista is blocked up to Rita if you live or commute in the area. Just be aware of police presence. SWAT personnel is reportedly on the scene now. Prayers are going out now in hope that the situation does not escalate into any sort of tragedy. We'll post updates as they happen or follow the story through Fox 5 or us at Twitter.
** Update at 9:45am: The woman is armed. A ten year old boy had exited the home earlier, but a two and three year old pair of children are still in the home.
** Update 10:45am August 28, 2013: The children are safe. The mother apparantly fired shots within the home and police responded by storming the house. She then locked herself in a restroom with one of the children where she then fired through the door, wounding an officer in the leg. Police returned fire and shot the woman in the head. She is expected to survive with her non-life-threatening injuries. The children have minor cuts, bruises, and injuries it appears. Thank goodness. We will update this story with information on any future arrest, charges, bail bond amounts, or medical changes.