>> we need snipers in the windows surrounding where the suspect is. >> full description on the apparatus on the suspect. like a mini backpack, two canisters on the outside, looks like a propane bottle on the inside, but like two coffee cans surrounded by the propane canister. flashing light in his left hand, almost like a death grip. red luminous light continuously flashing. same thing on the front strapped around his waist. >> confirm that the suspect has something in his hand? like a grip, he said, or a button? >> yes, and suspect is carrying the grip in his left hand, like a death grip. >> was it wire or batteries or anything associated with that that you can see? >> like a red led light, like a release button that is continuously flashing. he has a microphone, like a janet jackson microphone to his mouth and he is protesting verbally. the security guard, who is hostage at this point -- looks like he's trying to affix