There's a hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas that has been ongoing since around 10:30 am CST. The rabbi and several congregants were taken hostage during Shacharit, and only one congregant has so far been released by a so far unidentified armed gunman.
Hoping for the safety and the release of the rabbi and congregants, and extending sympathy for the loved ones of the people taken hostage while they wait for a hopefully peaceful end to this horrible situation.
This is an awful, painful reminder of the reason many synagogues have armed security at all times where prayer services are taking place and while staff and congregants are on site.
Praying and saying tehillim for all involved. May there be a peaceful end to this nightmare scenario.