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A Man Is Holding 2 Hostages Inside Of A Texas Hospital

Amanda MaciasJan 11, 2015, 08:32 IST

Authorities say a man believed to be the father of a patient has taken at least two people hostage at the Tomball Regional Medical Center. Officials did not confirm if the suspect was armed.

A supervisor at the county's emergency dispatch center said the situation was in the critical care unit and began around 7 p.m local time, the AP reports.

The Harris County Sherrif's Office has deployed a High Risk Operation Unit to the scene.