Two survivors of the hostage situation at the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Texas credited their active shooter training for saving their lives.

Jeffrey Cohen, one of the four people taken hostage by Malik Faisal Akram during Sabbath prayer service on Saturday, said this training enabled them to take responsibility for their own survival.

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