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Lawmakers and officers throughout Texas are reacting to information of a hostage state of affairs at a Jewish synagogue the place three individuals are reportedly being held.
Authorities mentioned a person apparently took hostages Saturday throughout providers at a Texas synagogue the place the suspect may very well be heard ranting angrily in a livestream earlier than the feed minimize out.
A police automobile on guard close to synagogue during which a person has taken a number of hostages.
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The Colleyville Police Division tweeted Saturday afternoon that it was conducting SWAT operations on the deal with of Congregation Beth Israel, northeast of Fort Value.
At the very least 4 hostages had been believed to be contained in the synagogue, in keeping with two legislation enforcement officers who weren't approved to debate the continuing investigation and who spoke to the Related Press on the situation of anonymity. The synagogue’s rabbi was believed to be among the many hostages, one of many officers mentioned.
Congregation Beth Israel.
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Reactions from Texas officers instantly started pouring in because the information broke.
"The Texas Dept. of Public Safety is on the scene of the tense hostage situation in Colleyville, Texas," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted. "They are working with local and federal teams to achieve the best and safest outcome. I continue to monitor the situation through DPS."
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"As a precaution, @DallasPD is deploying additional patrols to Dallas synagogues and other sites," Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson tweeted. "Police are working with the Jewish Federation and our local, state, and federal partners to monitor any concerns or threats based on the situation in Colleyville."
Texas state troopers and police close to Colleyville synagogue during which a person holds a number of hostages.
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"I am closely monitoring the Texas SWAT operation at a Dallas area synagogue today," Texas Lawyer Common Ken Paxton tweeted. "My workplace stands prepared to help the @ColleyvillePD."
"Heidi and I are praying for those at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville and for the SWAT team and all other law enforcement on the scene responding," Texas Sen. Ted Cruz posted. "My staff and I are closely monitoring the situation and are in close contact with local and national authorities."
"Sending strength to Colleyville as another Texas community is tragically targeted by a gunman," former Texas congressman and gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke tweeted. "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."
"Just briefed on the situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville by the DHS Secretary, and I will continue to monitor," Texas Sen. John Cornyn posted. "Please pray for the hostages inside and law enforcement on the scene."
"Join me in praying for a safe and quick recovery of all at Congregation Beth Israel, including our law enforcement officers responding in Colleyville," Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas' twenty third District tweeted.
FBI Dallas spokeswoman Katie Chaumont mentioned an FBI SWAT workforce was additionally on the scene and that disaster negotiators had been speaking with somebody contained in the synagogue. However she couldn't say whether or not the particular person was armed and he or she declined to explain what the particular person had mentioned to authorities, citing operational sensitivity.
Related Press contributed to this report
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