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...
Today tuesday,the U.S Embassy to Nigeria expressed concern over the reports of attacks and other incidents in the Niger Delta.This is contained in a statement issued by the Embassy's Public Affairs Unit in Abuja.''The U.S remains supportive of efforts,including the promotion of dialogue,to address grievances in the Niger Delta''.It appealed to all parties to resolve their disputes through peaceful means and emphasize that human rights of all Nigerians must be protected.It called on all Nigerians to persevere in efforts to achieve common goals.It stressed on the need to end violence and curb the activities of criminal elements.It called for the establishment of conditions and mechanisms for profound,positive and lasting changes in the region.According to the statement,there is the need for the provision of economic opportunity and the needed services for residents of the Niger Delta.
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