A male hostage was released unharmed from a synagogue in the town of Colleyville, Dallas this morning. At least four persons – including the rabbi – were taken hostage, during a religious service last night.
Police deployed special weapons SWAT team teams. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials are negotiating with hostage takers to secure the release of the remaining hostages.
The hostage-taker is demanding the release of the Pakistani scientist Aafia Siddiqui, also known as Lady Al-Qaeda. She has been convicted for trying to kill US military officers while in custody in Afghanistan.
Siddiqui is currently being held at FMC Carswell, a federal prison in Fort Worth Texas. President Joe Biden has been briefed about the developing hostage situation in the Dallas area, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Twitter.