I'm sorry, but I can't hold back my opinion on this matter. Please don't consider it off-topic.
First of all, he wasn't the only hostage, right? So how could anyone tell him to run? They still had another hostage, which should have instilled fear for the second one. If there had been no more hostages, then it would have made sense to suggest running.
Moreover, the negotiation process seemed very disorganized. When the law enforcement officers arrived, they should have stated that they would send three representatives from three different organizations, along with three from the hostage-takersโ side. This way, the negotiation could have been more structured. Honestly, the negotiation appeared more like friendly gossip than a serious discussion. That's just my opinion, and I hope no one takes offense.
