AP: Texas synagogue attacker releases one hostage unharmed
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A man who took hostages in a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, released one person. It is reported by the Associated Press.
According to the city police department, the synagogue attacker released the hostage unharmed on January 15 after 17:00 local time (02:00 January 16 Moscow time). The FBI continues negotiations with the criminal.
A man with a gun broke into a synagogue and took four hostages, including a rabbi, on January 15. Later it became known that the attacker demanded the release of his terrorist sister, who was sentenced to 86 years in prison for the attempted murder of a US soldier in 2010. US President Joe Biden has been briefed on the hostage situation and will continue to receive updates on what is happening.
