Texas rabbi says he and 2 hostages escaped synagogue standoff
The rabbi of the Texas synagogue in which a gunman required hostages during live-streamed services stated Monday he put a seat at his captor before getting away with two others after an hour’s hiatus, credit past safety training to obtain themself and the supporters out securely.
Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Master states “CBS Mornings” he left the shooter within the synagogue in suburban Fort Worth on Saturday while he made an appearance to want shelter. He stated the person wasn't threatening or suspicious initially. But later he heard a gun click because he interceded.
Another man held hostage, Jeffrey R. Cohen, described the ordeal on Facebook Monday.
“First, we steered clear of. We weren’t released or freed,” stated Cohen, who had been certainly one of four individuals the synagogue ...