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Abilene SWAT rescue woman, children during hostage situation in Callahan County

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Abilene police SWAT team members were able to successfully rescue a woman and her two children from a hostage situation in Callahan County early Friday morning.

Aaron Garza was taken into custody for Aggravated Kidnapping, Assault Family Violence, and Interfere with Emergency Request for Assistance following the incident at a home in Clyde around 4:00 a.m.

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A press release from the Abilene Police Department states Callahan County deputies tried to respond to a report of an assault at the residence, and when they arrived, Garza refused to open the door or allow a woman and and her two children to leave.

The Abilene SWAT team was called for assistance, and after hours of negotiation, team members successfully executed a plan to rescue all three hostage victims. The woman did sustain injuries during the assault and was hospitalized.

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Garza was arrested at the scene and now remains held in the Callahan County Jail on bonds totaling more than $150,000.

   

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