(CNN) — The FBI and the Texas Department of Public Safety are supporting a hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, according to Colleyville Police Sgt. Dara Nelson.
There are no injuries at this time, Nelson said, adding that police have evacuated the area.
“The FBI negotiators are the ones who have contact with the person in the building,” Nelson said. There is “no threat to the general public” at this time, Nelson added.
Police are asking people to avoid the area.
There is an active SWAT situation in Colleyville, Texas, according to a series of tweets from the police department.
“We are currently conducting SWAT operations around the 6100 block of Pleasant Run Rd,” the department said. “All residents in the immediate area are being evacuated. Please avoid the area.”
“We ask that you continue to avoid the area. We will continue to provide updates via social media,” police said.
News in development…