FBI raid ends multi-day hostage standoff in Denton County; Woman rescued, suspect in custody

The Brief

  • Federal agents ended a multi-day hostage standoff in Denton County early Wednesday morning after an armed man held his ex-girlfriend captive in a Providence Village home.
  • The FBI breached the residence using flashbangs, successfully rescuing the woman and taking the suspect into custody.
  • According to the victim’s family, the incident followed a history of domestic violence and a recently filed protective order.

AUBREY, Texas A woman is recovering Wednesday following a multi-day hostage standoff in Denton County that ended when federal agents stormed a home overnight.

Woman rescued from hostage situation

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