The rabbi was among three hostages when the explosion and gunfire took place in Colleyville.
A standoff at a North Texas synagogue erupted with a loud explosion Saturday night while three hostages remained inside, including the rabbi. Hostages have been released, the hostage taker is dead and there seems to be no further threat, according to theA spokesperson stated that four hostages were initially taken, and one was released after hostage negotiators began talking with the suspect.
The hostage taker is dead, and there is no ongoing threat, according to the FBI's press conference Saturday night. Law enforcement officials say they have no answer to why the hostage taker chose this synagogue, nor their motive. They did not reveal the identity of the hostage taker, either.