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...

PRINCESS OF WALES JOINED BY FAMILY AS SHE HOSTS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE. (PHOTOS).



 Princess of Wales joined by family as she hosts annual Christmas carol service


Britain’s royals are getting into the Christmas spirit after attending the Princess of Wales’ annual carol concert at Westminster Abbey on Friday evening.

It was Catherine’s fourth “Together at Christmas” carol service, which was themed around love and empathy this year.

Kate, 42, was joined by her husband, Prince William, and their three children, George, Charlotte and Louis. Outside the historic abbey, the youngsters stopped by a “Kindness Tree” to hang messages in honor of someone in their lives who has supported them.

More photos below. 



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