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...

THE FEMALE ARRESTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE FATAL SHOOTING IN MOUNT VERNON, ILLINOIS HAS BEEN RELEASED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE.(PHOTO).


 Mount Vernon, Illinois- The female arrested in association with the fatal shooting in Mount Vernon, Illinois has been released due to insufficient evidence.


Jerria Smith, 22 years old, was arrested and charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and obstruction of justice after yesterday's fatal shooting at a block party in Mount Vernon. The shooting happened just after midnight, Sunday morning. Seven individuals were shot and sadly two victims lost their lives. Smith was also a victim of the shooting and sustained a gunshot wound to the lower part of her body. 


Smith was arrested and she underwent a gun powder residue test on her hands. No residue was found. Official documents state that the video evidence during the incident was inconclusive. They cannot tell through video alone if Smith was holding a phone or a firearm. She is released at this time pending further investigation. 


"No eyewitnesses claimed to see Smith with a firearm" or discharge a firearm, according to official court documents. Court documents also state no charges are being filed at this time. 


If you know anything about the fatal shooting in Mount Vernon, Illinois please call the Mount Vernon Police Department.

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