Hostages describe "terrifying" synagogue attack
Two of the hostages described the tense standoff with a gunman inside a Texas synagogue and the dramatic moments leading up to their escape. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
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Investigation of suspect in hostage standoff
The FBI identified 44-year-old British national Malik Faisal Akram as the suspect who held four people hostage in a synagogue in Texas on Saturday. Akram died at the scene and the hostages escaped after what the rabbi described as a terrifying ordeal. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the latest with the investigation.
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FBI investigators say 44-year-old Malik Faisal Akram, a British citizen, took 4 people hostage on Saturday. During negotiations, the assailant demanded to speak to Aafia Siddiqu, who is in a federal prison in Texas and convicted of attempting to murder U.S. forces in Afghanistan. Omar Villafranca has more.
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The FBI has identified the man who held four people hostage in a Texas synagogue Saturday. He was a 44-year-old British citizen. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN to discuss more.
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Hostage held in Texas synagogue
At least four people are being held hostage in a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, as law enforcement works to resolve the situation. Omar Villafranca has more.
Hostage standoff at synagogue in Texas
Law enforcement officials say at least four people, including a rabbi, are being held hostage by a man at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. The FBI is in contact with the suspect. CBSN Dallas-Fort Worth has the latest from reporter J.D. Miles at the scene.
Hostage situation at Texas synagogue
Officials say at least four people are being held hostage at a Jewish synagogue in Colleyville, Texas. Reporter J.D. Miles from CBS Dallas-Fort Worth station KTVT joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest on this developing story.
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