A 3-YEAR-OLD BOY WAS STRUCK BY GUNFIRE AS POLICE BURST INTO A BARRICADED ROOM, ENDING A FRIGHTENING HOSTAGE SITUATION.(PHOTO).

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 A Mother's Day Nightmare in Princeton, Illinois. A 3-year-old boy was struck by gunfire as police burst into a barricaded room, ending a frightening hostage situation. Multiple agencies responded to the Hummingbird Mobile Home Park in Princeton, Illinois, on Sunday, May 10th at 2:42 a.m. The initial call went out as a domestic disturbance but officers discovered much worse.  42-year-old, Anthony Rodriguez, had barricaded himself in a room armed with a knife. Anthony had taken several people as hostages, including Aurora Almanza and her 3-year-old son.  Multiple agencies were on the scene, including the Bureau County Sheriff's Office, Illinois State Police and  the Princeton Police Department.  Authorities attempted to negotiate but ultimately rushed the room when they heard screaming coming from inside.  Officials have reported that officers fired shots as they entered the room. Anthony Rodriguez was hit and was neutralized.  Sadly, Aurora Almanza's t...

2 STOREY BUILDING COLLAPSED AT OWORONSOKI.

•The collapsed 2-storey building            According to a national newspaper,the building which is located at 11,Sand  Beach lane,off Alonge street,Oworonsoki,Kosofe Lagos was under construction when it collapsed,and 10 people escaped death.The building collapsed on thursday morning.The victims including four minors between the ages of 10 and 16,who are assistant to the construction workers,were later rescued by emergency rescue officers from the state agencies.They were later transferred to Folabi medical centre,while two adults were taken to Gagada General Hospital,for further medical care.More pictures below.                                                           â€¢One of the victims rescued from the rubble•Another victim receiving treatment at the hospital

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