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...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC,today tuesday arraigned one Dr Mrs Geraldine Orok Ita before Justice I.E Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar,Cross Rivers State on a nine-count charge bordering on forgery and uttering of documents.The defendant is alleged to have forged and uttered the signature of one Mrs Rose Orok Ita,in documents titled ''Resolutions'' filed at the Corporate Affairs Commission,CAC.The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to her.Based on her plea,the prosecution counsel,Esin Oto Ebipade asked the court to fix a date for trial.However,counsel to the defendant,CAC Efifi told the court that he has filed a bail application and prayed the court to grant bail to the defendant.He said the alleged offence were bailable and that the defendant will be available to face trial.EFCC counsel did not oppose the application but urged the court to ensure that the defendant was available to face her trial.Justice Ekwo granted the defendant bail in the sum of N2million and a surety in likesum.The surety must be a responsible Nigerian resident in Calabar and possess a C of O.The defendant should not travel abroad without the knowledge of the court.The case was adjourned to 19,20,21 and 22 May for trial.More photos below.
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