What we know so far:
- The FBI and Texas Department of Public Safety are assisting a hostage situation at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, according to police.
- FBI negotiators made contact with the person in the building, authorities said.
- Police said residents are being evacuated and they advise people avoid the area.
A law enforcement official familiar with the investigation tells CNN’s Shimon Prokupecz there are believed to be at least four hostages being held at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas.
The FBI and Texas Department of Public Safety are assisting in the hostage situation, according to Colleyville Police Sgt. Dara Nelson.
The FBI and Texas Department of Public Safety are assisting a hostage situation at the Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, according to Colleyville Police Sgt. Dara Nelson.
There are no injuries at this time, Nelson said.
Colleyville police have evacuated the area, according to Nelson. Police are asking people to avoid the area.
“The FBI negotiators are the ones who have contact with the person in the building.” Nelson said. There is “no threat to the general public” at this time, Nelson added.
Any updates officials have will be on Facebook and Twitter via police and the city, Nelson added.
Source: CNN