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...

'ARMED BANDITS' KILL 20 CIVILIANS IN WEST NIGER. (PHOTO).


 'Armed bandits' kill 20 civilians in west Niger


Armed "bandits" killed 20 civilians travelling on a truck in the western region of Niger where insurgent groups are active, locals said, AFP reported.


The attack occurred on Thursday near the town of Komabangou, according to residents and media reports.


The truck, coming from the market town of Mehanna, was intercepted by "armed bandits" near the Komabangou gold mine, a local resident reported.


The attackers "made all the passengers get off, put nineteen men on one side, and shot them," the source said, adding that the driver was also killed and the truck set on fire.


Women unharmed


Women were unharmed and two other passengers managed to escape, the local said.


The attack was also mentioned on social media and in local media.


According to the NigerScoop website, "around twenty people were killed" in the attack.


The government of Niger was yet to comment on the attack as of the time of publication.

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