flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on Feb 2, 2017 1:39:33 GMT
Got a listener alert a few minutes ago. Sounds like some kind of hostage negotiations.
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flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on Feb 2, 2017 1:48:07 GMT
Ok I did some googling. Apparently it's a hostage standoff at a prison in Delaware. So scary! !!
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MDscrapaholic
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Feb 2, 2017 1:50:32 GMT
That's in Smyrna. The inmates captured a counselor and some guards. It's been going on for 10 hours now.
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flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on Feb 2, 2017 1:55:48 GMT
It's surreal. I'm listening to the actual negotiations between LE & a guy named Sam.
Do you know if there have been any injuries?
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Post by Zee on Feb 2, 2017 1:57:29 GMT
The last time the news was on, one hostage had been released and was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. That was a few hours ago.
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flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on Feb 2, 2017 1:58:45 GMT
Does he have more hostages or has he just barricaded himself now?
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Post by Zee on Feb 2, 2017 2:00:34 GMT
I think there were 5 hostages, 4 after releasing the injured one. I'm not sure.
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Post by Zee on Feb 2, 2017 2:02:53 GMT
Found this for you, not sure if it tells you more, I just skimmed and copied:
Reuters) - Prisoners took five hostages at a Delaware prison on Wednesday, later releasing one and entering into negotiations with state and federal authorities while continuing to hold the remaining four, police said.
All five hostages were state Department of Correction employees, and the one who was released was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Sgt. Richard Bratz, a spokesman for Delaware State Police, told reporters.
Armored vehicles, SWAT teams and emergency medical personnel all converged on the prison, the News Journal of Delaware reported, and aerial video from WPVI television showed dozens of uniformed officers amassed in formation.
Officials did not know if anyone else was injured at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, about 40 miles (64 km) south of Wilmington.
"Working with the Department of Correction, the FBI and the Delaware State Police will continue negotiations to obtain a peaceful and safe resolution," said Sgt. Richard Bratz, a spokesman for the Delaware State Police.
A correction officer radioed for help around 10:32 a.m. (1532 GMT) from the C building, which houses more than 100 inmates, Bratz said.
Inmates were demanding improved conditions and wanted to speak with senior officials, the website of the News Journal of Delaware reported, citing phone calls with people inside the prison that were relayed through relatives of prisoners.
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Post by lindas on Feb 2, 2017 2:06:38 GMT
According to the news I just saw they released 2 and are still holding two hostage.
I live about 8 miles from there and I board my dogs at a kennel right across the street from the prison.
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Post by flute4peace on Feb 2, 2017 2:12:09 GMT
Man that's so scary! This negotiator is one smooth dude. They're trying to get him to accept a cell phone. And they keep talking about a female they're concerned about. Maybe one of the remaining hostages?
Where are the rest of the inmates?
I just keep praying over & over, Lord please soften Sam's heart.
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Post by flute4peace on Feb 2, 2017 2:12:38 GMT
Thank you Z*G for the info.
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Feb 2, 2017 9:36:06 GMT
Are they still negotiating? I heard two of the four hostages have been released.
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Post by flute4peace on Feb 2, 2017 12:27:38 GMT
According to my local news (I'm not local to the situation) a few minutes ago, they were still trying to negotiate.
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Post by stampinchick on Feb 2, 2017 14:16:56 GMT
According to the news the situation has ended. One of the hostages was killed. I don't understand how the inmates thought they would benefit from this.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2017 14:20:10 GMT
According to the news the situation has ended. One of the hostages was killed. I don't understand how the inmates thought they would benefit from this.  I heard that too. |
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Post by lindas on Feb 2, 2017 15:51:32 GMT
According to the news the situation has ended. One of the hostages was killed. I don't understand how the inmates thought they would benefit from this. They won't and now another family has lost a husband and father. This is whole thing was terrible and now some damn advocacy group is protesting outside the prison and the police are having to shut down roads to keep them away. I feel for the residents in the area, they can't get home if they were out and can't get out if they were home. |
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Post by gmcwife1 on Feb 2, 2017 17:13:02 GMT
According to the news the situation has ended. One of the hostages was killed. I don't understand how the inmates thought they would benefit from this. My heart goes out to the hostages friends and family  |
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Feb 2, 2017 17:14:54 GMT
Prayers to the officer's family. So sad.
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Post by jlynnbarth on Feb 2, 2017 18:41:12 GMT
Prayers for all involved. My heart breaks for the Officer's family. I worry about this daily as my dh works in corrections.
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Post by azredhead on Feb 2, 2017 19:29:41 GMT
Prayers for all involved! What a sad situation! I hope everyone else is safe! |
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Post by annabella on Feb 2, 2017 19:32:51 GMT
According to the news the situation has ended. One of the hostages was killed. I don't understand how the inmates thought they would benefit from this. They aren't rational people, they are criminals and have nothing to lose. It's horrible how it ended. |
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flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on Feb 2, 2017 19:53:48 GMT
I'm so sad to hear this. Prayers go out to all that are touched by this. Ugh.
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Post by Zee on Feb 2, 2017 20:53:44 GMT
I'm so sad to read this update. I was hopeful that all would be released  |
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Post by gmcwife1 on Feb 2, 2017 20:55:36 GMT
Prayers for all involved. My heart breaks for the Officer's family. I worry about this daily as my dh works in corrections. So does mine |
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I heard that too. 
