One Texas Synagogue Hostage Released: US Police

"Shortly after 5:00 pm (2300 GMT), a male hostage was released uninjured," the Colleyville police department said in a statement.

One of several hostages being held at a synagogue in Texas has been released, local police said Saturday.

"Shortly after 5:00 pm (2300 GMT), a male hostage was released uninjured," the Colleyville police department said in a statement.

"This man will be reunited with his family as soon as possible and he does not require medical attention."