There is a reported hostage situation underway inside a Community First Credit Union in Jacksonville, FL.
FirstCoastNews.com reports SWAT teams have been deployed to the credit union amid reports of shots fired and 911 call about a bank robbery in progress.
It is possible that an armed individual is barricaded inside the credit union with an unknown number of hostages.
This is a breaking news situation and LawNewz.com will provide updates as they become available.
10:48 a.m. Update:
News4Jax.com reports information from a police source that 11 hostages are being held inside the bank by a single gunman.
10:54 a.m. Update:
A witness who previously told reporters her son worked inside the credit union said she just received a text message from him saying he was “safe.” The woman said the message did not include any additional details.
11:02 a.m. Update:
Police, including SWAT team members were just seen escorting a large group of individuals out of the credit union and across the street.
11:05 a.m. Update:
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has announced that all 11 hostages have been released.
Community First Credit Union – We have 11 hostages out. #JAX #Jacksonville
— Jax Sheriff’s Office (@JSOPIO) December 1, 2016
11:12 a.m. Update:
The suspect is in custody.
Community First Credit Union – Bank robbery suspect/hostage taker is in police custody. #JAX #Jacksonville
— Jax Sheriff’s Office (@JSOPIO) December 1, 2016
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