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The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports:
Colleyville police said they are conducting SWAT operations in the 6100 block of Pleasant Run Road, the location of Congregation Beth Israel after a man took people hostage at Congregation Beth Israel.
The service was being livestreamed on Facebook, and the live recording, which was taken down shortly before 2 p.m., captured muffled audio of what sounded like negotiations with police.
On the Facebook livestream of Saturday’s service at the synagogue, an angry man could be heard ranting, at times talking about religion. The video did not show what is happening in the building. The man has repeatedly mentioned his sister and Islam and used profanities. He was heard asking for his sister to be released from prison.
The Texas Dept. of Public Safety is on the scene of the tense hostage situation in Colleyville, Texas.
They are working with local and federal teams to achieve the best and safest outcome.
I continue to monitor the situation through DPS.@TxDPS https://t.co/bAARmIifdb
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 15, 2022
Just briefed on the situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville by the DHS Secretary, and I will continue to monitor. Please pray for the hostages inside and law enforcement on the scene.
— Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) January 15, 2022
.@POTUS has been briefed about the developing hostage situation in the Dallas area. He will continue to receive updates from his senior team as the situation develops. Senior members of the national security team are also in touch with federal law enforcement leadership.
— Jen Psaki (@PressSec) January 15, 2022
Sending strength to Colleyville as another Texas community is tragically targeted by a gunman.
If you’re in the area, please heed the warnings of local officials and avoid the vicinity around the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue.
You can find updates in this thread. https://t.co/oWKGBeAcGf
— Beto O’Rourke (@BetoORourke) January 15, 2022
My thoughts go out to the Beth Israel community in Colleyville as they respond to the ongoing hostage situation. We pray for a peaceful resolution to this violence. https://t.co/NdRFbela6w
— Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) January 15, 2022