11 Hostages Released In Standoff At Jacksonville Bank
11 hostages have been released from a hostage situation after a standoff with police Thursday morning, said the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Community First Credit Union – We have 11 hostages out. #JAX #Jacksonville
— Jax Sheriff’s Office (@JSOPIO) December 1, 2016
Officials say a bank robbery was in progress this morning at the Community First Credit Union when authorities arrived. A 911 call reported that shots had been fired inside the bank and that someone may have been shot.
Community First Credit Union – #JSO is working a bank robbery with hostages at on W. Edgewood Avenue. #JAX #Jacksonville
— Jax Sheriff’s Office (@JSOPIO) December 1, 2016
It is unknown if there are any injuries. Police ordered people to evacuate the area and stay clear of the area.
Community First Credit Union – This scene is very active. Stay away. #JAX #Jacksonville
— Jax Sheriff’s Office (@JSOPIO) December 1, 2016
Police reported that the suspect has been taken into custody.
LIVE on #Periscope: Bank robbery with hostages https://t.co/38vjosmp7p
— Jax Sheriff’s Office (@JSOPIO) December 1, 2016
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