Police investigate reports of hostage stand-off near US university
Police in the US are responding to reports of a hostage stand-off near the University of Alabama campus.
Campus officials sent an alert on twitter, saying police from the university and city received a report of a robbery and hostage situation at an Alabama Credit Union branch.
Local law enforcement and UAPD have responded to a robbery/hostage situation at the Alabama Credit Union located at 220 Bryant Dr. (1 of 2)
— The University of Alabama (@UofAlabama) January 10, 2017
Officers have closed the area, and video and photos from area media show police in military-style vehicles and tactical gear.
Law enforcement officials are responding to a hostage situation at a credit union on the University of Alabama campus. pic.twitter.com/6dJBt8qEFw
— Kevin Price (@KevinPriceLive) January 10, 2017
A police helicopter is overhead.
