Texas synagogue hostages latest – Colleyville suspect ‘demands call with terrorist Aafia Siddiqui’ after taking captives

MULTIPLE hostages are being held at a synagogue at gunpoint near Fort Worth, Texas, by a suspect who demanded the release of Aafia Siddiqui.

Previous reporting identified the suspect in the hostage scenario as Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s brother, Mohammad Siddiqui, after references to Aafia and the word “sister” were heard in a recording from inside the synagogue.

Aafia Siddiqui is currently serving an 86-year sentence, after being convicted in 2010 of attempting to murder American citizens.

However, community members have said that Mohammad Siddiqui is not the suspect. Law enforcement has also not confirmed the suspect’s identity.

The hostages are trapped at the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue.

According to reports, a suspect is demanding to speak with his sister on the phone amid the ongoing hostage situation.

A man’s voice is heard talking, and at times yelling profanities, in the ongoing live stream.

It is unclear how many people may be in the synagogue and if there are any injuries.

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