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...
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A POLICEMAN IN SOUTH AFRICA TRANSFORMS INTO 'FATHER CHRISTMAS ' TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY.(PHOTOS).

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Once a year Captain Danie de Jager transforms into 'Father Christmas' as part of SAPS Wonderboompoort and its local Community Policing Forum's (CPF) annual Wonderboom Christmas project. Capt de Jager is the Detective Service Branch Commander of SAPS Wonderpoortpoort.

Last week community members were again delighted to a visit by 'Father Christmas' and his entourage as they made their way through the streets of Wonderboompoort in a red truck filled with treats. 

This annual CPF initiative aims to give back to community members during the festive season. The SAPS members and CPF representatives were joined by Emergency Management Services (EMS) and various other stakeholders.

More photos below. 


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