A 3-YEAR-OLD BOY WAS STRUCK BY GUNFIRE AS POLICE BURST INTO A BARRICADED ROOM, ENDING A FRIGHTENING HOSTAGE SITUATION.(PHOTO).
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...
One of Africa's finest novelist,poet and dramatist Captain Elechi Amadi died yesterday at the Good Heart hospital in Port Harcourt at the age of 82.A member of the family confirmed the development yesterday to some pressmen.Elichi Amadi is said to have been among the first generation of African writers and novelists.Some of his works include The Concubine,The Great Ponds,Isiburu,Sunset in Africa,Dance of Johannesburg,peppersoup,The Road to Ibadan,The Slabes,Estrangement and the Woman of Calabar''.Funny enough i have read almost all his book.Adieus Captain Elechi Amadi,may you rest in the house of God Amen.More photos below. 


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