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...

LAGOS CITY MARATHON: KENYA'S KIPTUM DEFENDS TITLE+WINS $50,000.{PHOTOS}.

Image may contain: 4 people, people standing, shoes and outdoor                In a time of two hours,15 minutes and 20 seconds,Kenya's,Abraham Kiptum who won the maiden edition of Access Bank Lagos City Marathon yesterday Saturday successfully defended his title at the second edition of the race carting away the grand prize of $50,000.
His time was a new record in the Lagos Marathon as he posted a time of two hours,16 minutes and 19 seconds in the 2016 maiden edition.Kiptum's compatriots,Ronny Kiboss and Kiprotich Kiroi came second and third finishiing in two hours,15 minutes and 225 seconds and two hours,15 minutes and 30 seconds,winning $40,00 and $30,000 dollars respectively.
The race started at the National Stadium,Surulere by 7 am and ended at the Eko Atlantic City in Victoria Island with over 50,000 athletes battling for the prize money.
Speaking shortly before presenting the prizes to the winners at the Eko Atlantic City,Victoria Island,State Governor,Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode said his administration has begun steps to reposition sports in the State,assuring that no stone would be left unturned to achieve the aspiration.
He said the success of the tourney marked another leg of his government's dream and aspiration to make State the destination of Sports in Africa.To this end,the Governor said the State would continue to explore and attract regional,continental and global sports events to drive home its mission,adding that the all round development of youths through sports remains paramount. ''Our commitment to continue to support our Youth in Sports Development is resolute,a part that we cannot depart from.The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is a testimony to this avowed commitment,'' he said.More photos below.
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