A hostage-taker in a synagogue in Collyville, Texas on Saturday released one person. This is reported by the city police.

According to law enforcement officers, the released man was not injured and does not need the help of doctors. "Officers of the Federal Bureau of Investigation continue negotiations with the suspect," the police said, TASS quoted.

It is believed that three more hostages still remain in the building. More than six hours had passed since their capture.

Recall, an armed man took four hostages in the Colleyville synagogue. The incident took place on Saturday morning local time. The assailant claims he has bombs and demands the release of his sister, who was previously convicted of terrorism and is serving a sentence at an Air Force base in Texas.

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