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...

LAGOS FIRE RESCUED AGED MAN FROM ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 Lagos Fire Rescued Aged Man From Attempted Suicide


The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service received a distress call at exactly 10:09 hours concerning a rescue incident at No. 35A, Fadeyemi Street, Pipeline, Aboru, Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State.


Upon receipt of the call, the Agency's Rescue Crew alongside personnel from the Abesan Fire Station were immediately dispatched to the scene and arrived at 10:20 hours.


The incident involved an 84-year-old male adult who reportedly fell into a well estimated to be about 140 feet deep. Preliminary observations suggest a suspected case of attempted suicide, as the well was adequately protected and securely covered.


The victim was successfully recovered by the rescue team and subsequently handed over to the family members for further necessary attention. The exact cause of the incident is subjected to further investigation.


The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service reiterates its commitment to prompt emergency response and urges members of the public to seek help and report emergencies through the appropriate channels when in distress.


Margaret Adeseye

Controller General

Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service

January 27, 2026.

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