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LOS ANGELES -- Tarek and Christina El Moussa, best known for their HGTV show "Flip or Flop," announced their separation in a statement on Monday.
The couple issued the statement six months after police were called to their home following a "misunderstanding." No charges were filed.
The couple addressed the incident in a statement to TMZ:
According to TMZ, police responded to the couple's home in May after reports of a "possibly suicidal" male with a gun. At least 11 officers responded to the scene where Tarek was reportedly seen grabbing a gun from a safe before leaving the home.
Tarek told deputies he had no intention of hurting himself, saying he needed to "blow off some steam." Tarek went for a walk on a trail and said he brought the weapon for protection against mountain lions and rattlesnakes.
In the statement issued on Monday, the couple said they sought counseling over the past few months but decided to separate while they evaluate their marriage.
"Flip or Flop" will continue to air on HGTV as scheduled, the network said in a statement to PEOPLE: