FBI Identify Texas Hostage Suspect As Malik Faisal Akram

The FBI has released the identity of the hostage suspect in Texas.

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The hostage-taker took three people and a rabbi hostage at a synagogue.

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The man was identified as Malik Faisal Akram.

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Akram is a 44-year-old British national.

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He wanted to speak to Aafia Siddiqui.

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He also wanted her released from prison.

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Siddiqui is serving a 86-year sentence for conspiring to kill Americans.

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The FBI did not reveal how he died, but said the shooting would be reviewed.

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All of the hostages were rescued safely and were uninjured.

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