The gunman who held four people hostage in Colleyville had demanded freedom for a Pakistani prisoner dubbed ‘Lady Al-Qaeda’
President Joe Biden said Saturday’s hostage situation at a Texas synogogue was an “act of terror.” He added they were still learning about the now-deceased suspect’s motives.
The president made his comments while at an event commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Sunday.
The president said he has been briefed on the situation by Attorney General Merrick Garland and they are working to address “these types of acts.” He added that he has spoken to the rabbi who was among the captives.
Four people were held hostage on Saturday at a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas by a man who later died during a police raid of the building after hours of negotiations. None of the hostages, one of whom had eaerlier been released by the gunman, were apparently hurt.
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