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Video from Dallas TV station WFAA shows people running out a door of the synagogue, and then a man holding a gun opening the same door just seconds later, before he turns around and closes the door. The hostage taker was killed and FBI Special Agent in Charge Matt DeSarno said a team would investigate “the shooting incident.” when an FBI SWAT team entered the building, authorities said. One hostage held Saturday at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville was released during the standoff three others got out about 9 p.m. The standoff led authorities to tighten security in other places, including New York City, where police said that they increased their presence “at key Jewish institutions” out of an abundance of caution.By JAKE BLEIBERG, ERIC TUCKER and MICHAEL BALSAMOĬOLLEYVILLE, Texas (AP) - Four hostages are safe and their captor is dead after an hourslong standoff that began when the man took over services at a Texas synagogue where he could be heard ranting on a livestream and demanding the release of a Pakistani neuroscientist who was convicted of trying to kill U.S. Michael Masters, the CEO of the organization, said the congregation had provided security training in August and had not been previously aware of Akram. That was around the time food was delivered to those inside the synagogue, but Paley said he did not know if it was part of the negotiations.Ĭytron-Walker said his congregation had received training from local authorities and the Secure Community Network, which was founded in 2004 by a coalition of Jewish organizations and describes itself as “the official safety and security organization” of the Jewish community in North America. The first hostage was released shortly after 5 p.m. Outpouring of grief as victims of Bronx fire laid to restĪndrew Marc Paley, a Dallas rabbi who was called to the scene to help families and hostages upon their release, said Cytron-Walker acted as a calm and comforting presence. Kennedy International Airport in New York about two weeks ago, a law enforcement official said. Speaking to reporters in Philadelphia on Sunday, Biden said Akram allegedly purchased a weapon on the streets.įederal investigators believe Akram purchased the handgun used in the hostage-taking in a private sale, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing. President Joe Biden called the episode an act of terror. Moments later, several shots and then an explosion could be heard.Īuthorities have declined to say who shot Akram, saying it was still under investigation. Video of the standoff’s end from Dallas TV station WFAA showed people running out a door of the synagogue, and then a man holding a gun opening the same door just seconds later before he turned around and closed it. Greater Manchester Police tweeted that counter-terrorism officers had made the arrests but did not say whether the pair faced any charges. The investigation stretched to England, where late Sunday police in Manchester announced that two teenagers were in custody in connection with the standoff. ‘Grateful to be alive’: Rabbi speaks out after synagogue hostage situation