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...

AN INDIANA MOTHER IS FACING CHARGES AFTER HER TODDLER WAS FOUND DEAD IN HER DRIVEWAY. (PHOTO).


 An Indiana mother is facing charges after her toddler was found dead in her driveway. 


Officers in Shelbyville, Indiana responded to the report of an unresponsive child at 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17th. 


Officers arrived to a housing development on the 900 block of Hale Road. Once on scene, officers found Sophie Igou (pictured below) laying in the driveway next to an unresponsive 21-month-old child. 


Responding officers attempted emergency life-saving measures but quickly determined the child was beyond saving. 


After investigators were called to the scene of the incident, Sophie Igou was taken into custody. 


She was initially arrested on charges of neglect of a dependent causing death. However, formal charges are yet to be filed. 


The death is still under investigation, and an autopsy is pending.  


Our thoughts are with everyone involved, everyone who loved the toddler and the first responders. 


The Indiana Shelbyville police department is asking for anyone who may have any information regarding this particular case to please call 1-317-392-5106.


We will update this case.

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