Hostage Coverage

Some of Duke professor's family members released during Israel-Hamas ceasefire

The release of Stanley and Marion Meyer-Robboy's relatives is part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Family of NC native held hostage by Hamas hopeful for release after wife freed

Among the group was the first group of Americans released, one of whom is the wife of a North Carolina native.

Hamas frees 24 hostages in exchange for 39 Palestinian prisoners as part of cease-fire swap

On Friday, Hamas released 24 hostages it held captive in Gaza for weeks, and Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison in the first stage of a swap under a four-day cease-fire.

President Biden speaks about about release of hostages by Hamas

President Biden is expected to speak about Hamas releasing 24 hostages who had been held captive in Gaza for weeks. Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison in the first stage of a swap under a four-day cease-fire deal.

Qatar says Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow 'as soon as possible'

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A four-day cease-fire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas was set to begin Friday morning, Qatar said after a daylong delay extended the agony for those hoping for some relief from the deal, which is to bring the release of dozens of hostages held by militants and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.

By WAFAA SHURAFA, NAJIB JOBAIN and JACK JEFFERY, Associated Press

Friend hopes couple with Chapel Hill ties are safe after getting taken hostage in Israel

Keith and Aviva Seigel were taken hostage on Oct. 7, according to friends of the couple. Alon Tal, a childhood friend of Keith Seigel, hopes the couple is ok.

Partial hostage release: Friend hopes couple with Chapel Hill ties are safe after getting taken hostage in Israel

Keith and Aviva Seigel were taken hostage on Oct. 7, according to friends of the couple. Alon Tal, a childhood friend of Keith Seigel, hopes the couple is ok.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham reporter

Warrants: Fake utility workers zip-tied elderly Durham couple, robbed over $150,000 in cryptocurrency at gunpoint

A ciminal complaint obtained by WRAL News claims two men held an elderly Durham couple hostage at gunpoint, robbing them of over $150,000 worth of cryptocurrency in April.

Clayton family sees man throw dresser, TV, lamps from 21st window of Las Vegas resort

A family from Clayton told WRAL News they were staying at the Caesars Palace resort on the Las Vegas Strip during a hostage situation.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Hours-long standoff at Cary apartment complex summons FBI, multiple agencies

A large police presence was seen at a Cary apartment complex near Walnut Street.

35 years ago: WRAL News anchor Charlie Gaddy had phone conversation on live TV with man holding Robesonian newspaper staff hostage

On Feb. 1, 1988, long-time WRAL anchor Charlie Gaddy spoke over the phone on live TV with Eddie Hatcher, who was one of the men who held the Robesonian staff hostage.

35 years ago: WRAL News anchor had live TV conversation with man holding Lumberton newspaper staff hostage

On Feb. 1, 1988, Eddie Hatcher and Timothy Jacobs walked into the Robesonian newspaper office in Lumberton with sawed-off shotguns and chained the door closed behind them. The men wanted to bring national attention to what they saw as rampant corruption and racism in Robeson County.

WRAL Staff

35 years ago: WRAL news anchor had conversation on live TV with man who held newspaper staff hostage

On Feb. 1, 1988, Eddie Hatcher and Timothy Jacobs walked into the Robesonian newspaper office in Lumberton with sawed-off shotguns and chained the door closed behind them. The men wanted to bring national attention to what they saw as rampant corruption and racism in Robeson County. Long-time WRAL news anchor Charlie Gaddy had a phone conversation with Hatcher on live television.

Hostages safe after being held in Texas synagogue

A man held hostages for more than 10 hours Saturday at a Texas synagogue where he could be heard ranting in a livestream and demanding the release of a Pakistani neuroscientist who was convicted of trying to kill U.S. Army officers in Afghanistan.

DA: Person County deputy acted lawfully in shooting man who held family hostage

A Person County deputy acted lawfully in shooting an armed man who held several people hostage inside a Hurdle Mills home in April, according to a district attorney.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL Sr. multiplatform producer

Man in custody, woman in hospital after hostage situation

WRAL's Kirsten Gutierrez has the latest details after a hostage situation ended Wednesday night in Raleigh. A man was taken into custody and a woman was rushed to the hospital.

Man charged with assault, kidnapping after barricading girlfriend in southeast Raleigh home

A large number of police were on the scene of a hostage situation in southeast Raleigh on Wednesday. It ended around 11 p.m. with a man in custody and a woman sent to the hospital.

Brett Knese and Kirsten Gutierrez, WRAL reporters

Fayetteville police resolve hostage situation at Motel 6 on Bragg Boulevard

No one was injured during a shooting and hostage situation at a Motel 6 early Sunday morning.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist

Officers shoot suspect, ending Bladen County hostage situation

An officer-involved shooting ended a hostage situation in Bladen County Friday.

Bladen County hostage suspect dies after being shot by officers

The suspect in a Bladen County hostage situation died after being shot by law enforcement officers, officials said in a statement.

Alfred Charles, WRAL.com managing editor, & Deborah Strange, WRAL digital journalist

Drunk captain holds passengers hostage on charter boat

Sarasota police say on Sunday, five passengers joined Captain Mark Bailey and his first mate on the charter boat "Double Marker" for a 12-hour fishing trip. According to statements given to police, Bailey was drinking and doing cocaine while driving the boat. He then threatened to shoot each passenger and fired warning shots into the air.

Jewelry heist ends in deadly shootout

Dramatic security footage shows a deadly shootout inside a Las Vegas jewelry store. Two robbers entered John Fish Jewelers on Dec. 29. Jeweler John Fish was the first to stare down the barrel of a gun before being forced into the store's safe.

Man in custody following hostage situation in Fayetteville

A 34-year-old man was in custody Sunday after holding a woman hostage at a Fayetteville home, according to police.

Woman held hostage in Fayetteville home, suspect in custody

A suspect was in custody Sunday after holding a woman hostage at a Fayetteville home, according to police.

Sarah Krueger, reporter, and Jessica Patrick, digital journalist

Halifax County man arrested after barricading himself, mother in home

Sheriff Wes Tripp said that the man had barricaded himself inside the home in the 200 block of Old Farm Road just after 7 p.m.

Janine Bowen, WRAL digital journalist