COLLYVILLE, TEXAS — A gunman is holding a congregation hostage, and police and SWAT are on the scene attempting to negotiate. The incident began late this morning at Congregation Beth Israel where the congregation was live-streaming the service on Facebook. A man can be heard on the stream, which has since been removed, apparently talking with negotiators and repeatedly saying “I am going to die” during the exchange.
We are currently conducting SWAT operations around the 6100 block of Pleasant Run Rd. All residents in the immediate area are being evacuated. Please avoid the area.
— Colleyville Police (@ColleyvillePD) January 15, 2022
At the scene in Colleyville where a local synagogue is being held hostage. The Congregation Beth Israel, located at 6100 Pleasant Run Rd., was in the middle of a service when a gunman entered. A livestream of the service remains ongoing during the situation. pic.twitter.com/dC5d6HKTLQ
— Jessika Harkay (@JessikaHarkay) January 15, 2022
It is not known if any hostages have been released, or if negotiations have made any headway.
A live feed from the scene can be viewed here:
This is a developing story.
