HOSTAGE SITUATION
Is there a hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas?
AUTHORITIES are gathered at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas after reports surfaced of a hostage situation.
There are no reports of injuries at the moment.
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Is there a hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas?
Police officials near Fort Worth are currently negotiating with a man who seems to have held members of the Colleyville synagogue hostage during a service.
The hostage-taker reportedly is armed and demanded to speak to convicted terrorist Aafia Siddiqui.
Aafia Siddiqui, also known as "Lady Al-Qaeda," is serving an 86-year sentence at a prison near Fort Worth.
A spokesman for Siddiqui's family condemned the hostage taking, and insisted they are working for her freedom through 'legal and non-violent means only'.
No members of her family are involved in the attack.
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The service, which is being live-streamed on Facebook, is capturing the audio of the supposed negotiation with police officials.
A man's voice is heard talking, occasionally saying "do something," and at times yelling profanities, in the ongoing live stream.
Congregation Beth Israel is located at 6100 Pleasant Run Road in Colleyville, Texas.
According to their calendar, the morning service began around 10am today, January 15.
Police are stationed around the synagogue and the FBI is working to negotiate with the suspect. An evacuation is underway for residents in the immediate surrounding area.
Is anyone injured?
Colleyville police Sargeant says no injuries have been reported. It is also unclear how many people are in the Synagogue.
Read our Congregation Beth Israel live blog for the latest news and updates...
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Has anyone been arrested?
Currently, no arrests have been made.
SWAT teams respond to 'hostage situation' at Texas synagogue as Colleyville worshippers held hostage
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