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...

NEWLY SWORN-IN ANAMBRA WEST TC CHAIRMAN, NNAZOR, VOWS TO SUPPORT GOV SOLUDO'S VISION. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 Newly Sworn-in Anambra West TC Chairman, Nnazor, Vows to Support Gov Soludo's Vision 


By Felix Igboanugo


The new Transition Committee Chairman,  Anambra West LGA Mr Fidelis Nnazor has promised to align his administration with the vision of the state governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo.


Speaking shortly after his inauguration in Awka, Mr. Nnazor thanked God for making the event a successful one, promised to uphold the values of transparency, accountability, and good governance.


Mr. Nnazor highlighted his plans to prioritize the needs of ndi Anambra, expressed his commitment to key into the vision of the state governor, pledging to work diligently towards the development and progress of Anambra West Local Council.


He disclosed that his administration would run an all-inclusive government in line with the mantra of  "Onye Aghana Nwanne Ya" of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), to ensure that Anambra West was not left out in the transformative agenda of the state government.


The new Anambra West Mayor who thanked Mr. Governor for finding him worthy to serve, and equally contribute his quota towards the development of the local council, appealed for unalloyed support from ndi Anambra West to succeed in the onerous task.


Mr. Nnazor further assured Anambra West APGA of good cordial relationship to increase the party's numerical strength in the council to ensure that Governor Soludo is re-elected for the good work to continue.


The inauguration ceremony was attended by government officials, traditional rulers, party stakeholders, community leaders, and residents of Anambra West, who expressed optimism on the new administration and its potential to bring positive change to the local council.


* Igboanugo is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *


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