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...

LAWYER DIES AFTER BEING TRAPPED IN ABUJA HOTEL LIFT. (PHOTO).


 Lawyer dies after being trapped in Abuja hotel lift


 lawyer, Barrister Abdulsalami Ginsau, has reportedly d!ed after being trapped inside an elevator at a hotel in Abuja.


An eyewitness account said the incident occurred on Monday, March 30, 2026. 


The report indicated that the deceased was stuck in the lift for a prolonged period, leading to his d3ath, suspected to be from suffocation.


However, the exact cause of the incident has not been officially confirmed.


It’s is unclear whether it was due to a power outage or a mechanical fault in the elevator.


Authorities and the management of the hotel involved have issued an official statement at the time of filing this report.


The identity of the hotel has also not been disclosed. 


Meanwhile friends and colleagues have taken to social media to mourn him.

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