The investigation into Saturday's (1-15-2022) hostage standoff in a synagogue in Colleyville is now international. Texas Representative Michael McCaul confirms the FBI is following leads in London and Tel Aviv. Greater Manchester (U.K.) Police giving a statement today that officers there have made two arrests as part of the ongoing investigation into the attack. Police say the two teenagers, whose ages and genders they did not immediately, could be involved with the incident.
Malik Faisal Akram, a 44 year old citizen of the U.K., was from Blackburn in Lancashire. He was killed after taking four people, including a Rabbi, hostage yesterday.
photo:GettyImages
FBI agents working with Colleyville Police and SWAT team to learn about the hostage taker.Photo: Getty Images