All hostages that were being held in a Texas synagogue are out and safe, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a tweet
From CNN’s Katelyn Polantz
"We strongly condemn the hostage-taking at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX," said Marwa Elbially in a statement."We implore the hostage taker to immediately release all hostages and turn himself in."
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