Crime & Safety
Alabama Hostage Situation: Armed Man Taken Into Custody At Tuscaloosa Credit Union
The man entered the Alabama Credit Union and took employees hostage before it opened.
Police in Tuscaloosa, Alabama have arrested an armed man who took employees hostage at the Alabama Credit Union before 9 a.m. There are no reports of injuries, and all hostages have been released.
Despite initial reports from the police, it appears the situation did begin as a robbery.
Reports indicated that there were seven or eight hostages in the credit union.
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The University of Alabama Law School was ordered to shelter in place, and nearby businesses were evacuated during the hostage situation.
Local reporters covered the situation closely:
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Man came in armed, employees inside credit union before it opened. Hostages taken - officers trying to make contact w/ suspect @abc3340
— Sarah Snyder (@sarah3340) January 10, 2017
BREAKING: @TuscaloosaPD confirm suspect in custody after "peaceful resolution" Hostages were not injured. @abc3340 pic.twitter.com/9TPOTIAqrC
— Stephen Quinn (@StephenQ3340) January 10, 2017
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