Police and FBI in negotiations with a man who reportedly took hostages during a Texas synagogue's live-streamed service
FBI negotiators and the local SWAT team are responding to a reported hostage situation at a Texas synagogue, authorities said Saturday.
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- A man has reportedly taken a Texas synagogue hostage on Saturday morning.
- Colleyville Police Department said they are conducting SWAT operations around Congregation Beth Israel.
- Authorities are negotiating with the potential suspect inside the building.
A man in Texas has reportedly taken a Colleyville, Texas synagogue hostage during a live-streamed service Saturday morning, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
A rabbi and several congregants were taken hostage during a Facebook Livestream, sources on the scene told ABC News. The outlet reported that the man was ranting and at times mentioned religion.
"The situation at the 6100 block of Pleasant Run Road posted about earlier remains ongoing," the Colleyville Police Department said around 1:20 p.m. local time, noting that they are "currently conducting SWAT operations" by Congregation Beth Israel synagogue.
Police evacuated residents in Colleyville near the synagogue and asked the public to "continue to avoid the area."
—Colleyville Police (@ColleyvillePD) January 15, 2022
The FBI and Texas Department of Public Safety are also responding to the situation, CNN reported, citing Colleyville Police Sergeant Dara Nelson.
Negotiators made contact with a potential suspect in the building, Nelson said, according to the Dallas Morning News.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.