that were in the local area. we really appreciate all of the people who were inconvenienced by us asking them to stay away from the area, but it was important for their safety. at some point in time immediately after that we received some backup support from the s.w.a.t. team. once we heard there was a hostage situation i called the fbi. the fbi special agent in charge came out immediately, fbi, atf, hsi, texas department of public safety and all of our local partners all responded as well. we've had nothing but phenomenal support from our state and local law enforcement, federal partners. at some point in time during the time we were negotiating with the subject for a period of time all day, constant communication with him, he did release one hostage in the middle of the incident. that hostage was not harmed and