Hostage Situation Reportedly Underway at Alabama Credit Union

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iStock/Thinkstock(TUSCALOOSA, Ala.) — A hostage situation is reportedly underway at a credit union in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, officials told local media.

A suspect and hostages are inside the One Credit Union, Tuscaloosa police told ABC affiliate WBMA-TV, although it’s not immediately clear how many hostages are there.

The situation does not appear to be a robbery, the police said, adding that the initial call came in as a “gun call.” Police said the credit union did not appear to be open.

The credit union is located across the street from the University of Alabama’s law school. The University of Alabama issued a campus alert, saying police are responding to an active hostage situation and people should avoid the area.

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