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Authorities were trying to contact family members of the suspect in order to get them involved in the negotiations. that's as much as i can tell you. >> jane, as you said, the safety of the two hostages who are still in there is, of course, your number one priority. could this last through the night, depending on how the negotiations go? >> yes, it could last through the night. the situation could be ongoing for quite some time. people just need to remain clone, stay abreast of the situation and continue to remember these folks in their prayers. we all know who they are and we're all concerned...

Dispel any rumors, not spread any rumors and that's where we are right now. >> jane, it's a long process. what do you know about the hostage taker? i heard that he was born in southern california, he's new to louisiana. is it true that his family owns a store in the area? do you know if he may know the people he's holding? >> if he's from the parish, he would know the people he's holding hostage. the only thing i can confirm is he family does own a convenience store and he was an employee at a convenience store here. >> in terms of his motive, just share what you can right now. do you know if ...

There. we have a hostage taker. they've been in there since 12:30. we have every tactical element that we need at the scene right now. >> as you just heard, it's a fluid, active scene. joining me right now is jane nedderville. this is an ongoing situation. i'm sure you don't want to speculate, but what can you tell us about the negotiation process? one person has been released as the suspect is armed. but what is he saying to authorities? >> you're getting the same information that we're getting. no other news to report other than one hostage has been released and we can all be very thankful f...

Can say for the hostage taker himself, if he's listening, i hope he is listening, that he needs to let these people go. >> jane, we're so thankful that you were able to get that message out. we're hoping that too, as well. good talking to you. >> yes, ma'am. now to a "360" news and business bulletin. an update on baby veronica and her father. dustin brown turned himself in to authorities yesterday. the adoptive parents live in south carolina and that state wanted to extradite him. but today, the governor said she won't do anything about that extradition request until after a court hearing ne...

Remain calm and to pray and to dispel any rumors, not spread any rumors and that's where we are right now. >> jane, it's a long process. what do you know about the hostage taker? i heard that he was born in southern california, he's new to louisiana. is it true that his family owns a store in the area? do you know if he may know the people he's holding? >> if he's from the parish, he would know the people he's holding hostage. the only thing i can confirm is he family does own a convenience store and he was an employee at a convenience store here. >> in terms of his motive, just share what you...