Texas synagogue hostage stand-off not related to Jewish community - FBI

A hostage situation at a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, was "not related" to the Jewish community, according to the FBI's Matt DeSarno.

Four people were taken hostage by a man at the synagogue on Saturday, and were released safely after an 11 hour stand-off. The suspect died at the scene.

Update: The FBI's director, Christopher Wray, later said on 20 January that the FBI "is, and has been, treating the event as an act of terrorism targeting the Jewish community."

16 January 2022