THE FBI it’s the Texas Department of Public Safety are assisting a hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, United States. The information was confirmed by CNN with Colleyville Police Sergeant Dara Nelson. According to him, so far, there are no injuries and the police have already evacuated the area.
“The FBI negotiators are the ones who have contact with the person in the building.” said Nelson. There is “no threat to the general public,” Nelson added.
Police urged people to avoid the area.
“We are currently conducting SWAT operations on the 6100 block of Pleasant Run Rd,” the Colleyville Police Department reported. “All residents in the area are being evacuated. Please avoid the area.” “We ask that you continue to avoid the area. We will continue to provide updates via social media,” police said.
Israel’s Minister of Diaspora Affairs, Nachman Shai, said via Twitter that he is “closely monitoring” the hostage situation unfolding in the Congregation.
* In update.
Reference: CNN Brasil
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