Breaking All individuals inside Colleyville synagogue released, Gov. Greg Abbott says
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About 30 to 40 officers were seen standing outside the synagogue shortly after the noise. An armored vehicle with breach arm was also seen retuning to a staging area nearby.Police in Colleyville said they were called to the synagogue in the 6100 block of Pleasant Run Road about 10:40 a.m. According to a written statement, officers “observed an emergency situation that warranted evacuation of the surrounding areas” and established a perimeter.
Shortly after 5 p.m., authorities were seen bringing a man wearing a robe and a black yarmulke out of the building. Police said the man was not hurt and would be reunited with his family. During the stream, the man could be heard referring to other people inside the synagogue while speaking to someone who could not be heard. The man went on several profanity-laced rants and at one point seemed to threaten the authorities outside the building.