Local Woman Gives Advice To Congregations Following Hostage Situation

One of the Rabbi’s of Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville credits his safety to security training.

Monday, January 17th 2022, 12:36 pm

By: Ashley Holden

Hostage at synagogue near Fort Worth, Texas Jan. 15, 2022

One of the Rabbi’s of Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville credits his safety to security training.

Charlie Cytron-Walker told CBS News he formed an escape plan with the help of training that he had completed with various groups, including law enforcement.

News 9’s is talking to one woman who works with churches here in Oklahoma.

News 9’s Ashley Holden will have her reaction to the hostage situation and advice to congregations, on News 9 at 6 p.m.

Ashley Holden

Ashley Holden joined the News 9 team in June 2018. She's excited to call Oklahoma her new home. Before arriving at News 9, Ashley reported and anchored for three years at the NBC affiliate in Davenport, Iowa. While in the Quad Cities market, along the Ill