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Livestream captures audio of man who has taken hostages at Colleyville synagogue

By Tom Johanningmeier

Updated January 18, 2022 1:17 AM

Hostages held at Colleyville synagogue

Four hostages escaped unharmed and the gunman died after authorities in Colleyville spent hours negotiating with the hostage-taker at Congregation Beth Israel.

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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.

At one point, another voice can be heard apparently talking on the phone to police. The man has said a few times he didn’t want anyone hurt, and he has mentioned his children.

A state trooper blocks a section of Pleasant Run Road. Authorities northeast of Fort Worth are negotiating with a man who has apparently taken people hostage at a Colleyville, Texas synagogue during services. It is unclear if anyone is injured and how the man may be armed. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com

This story was originally published January 15, 2022 at 3:46 PM.

Tom Johanningmeier

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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