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Texas, Jan 16: The four hostages held at a Texas synagogue have been released unhurt by the man who kidnapped them, according to the state’s governor, Greg Abbott, who announced the end of a tense ten-hour standoff on Sunday.
“Prayers answered. All hostages are out alive and safe,” Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted.
Prayers answered.
All hostages are out alive and safe.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 16, 2022
CNN reported that a loud bang, followed by a short burst of rapid gunfire, could be heard coming from the direction of the Colleyville synagogue shortly before the hostages were released.
At least four individuals, including the rabbi, were held hostage when a man disrupted religious services at the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, Texas. The suspect and law enforcement agencies then engaged in an hour-long standoff.
The hostage-taker was demanding the release of a Pakistani neuroscientist who was convicted of attempting to assassinate US Army personnel in Afghanistan and was suspected of having al-Qaida ties.
