Hostages ‘fine,’ suspect arrested near University of Alabama

Police say a man was arrested after taking hostages at a credit union near the University of Alabama, and all the hostages are reported unharmed.

Tuscaloosa police spokeswoman Lt. Teena Richardson said the incident Tuesday morning ended peacefully, adding, “The hostages are fine.” She said there were about eight hostages with the gunman.

Richardson said it wasn’t clear what sparked the incident at an Alabama Credit Union branch across the street from the UA law school.

Most students will return to classes Wednesday, but many already were on campus.

Officers closed the area, and video and photos showed police in military-style vehicles and tactical gear. A police helicopter hovered overhead.

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UPDATES:

9:01 a.m.: This article was updated with the suspect’s arrest.

This article was originally published at 8:10 a.m.