MIDLAND CITY, Ala. — A law enforcement official says a 5-year-old has been safely released after a days-long standoff between police and the boy's abductor.
The law enforcement official briefed on the situation said Monday that 65-year-old Jim Dykes, the man who abducted the boy from a school bus after fatally shooting the bus driver, is dead. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to discuss the situation.
The news conference will be held Monday afternoon in Midland City.
Before the news conference Monday, an ambulance that had been parked near the scene could be seen driving away. However, it was not clear if anyone was inside, and the vehicle did not have its sirens or emergency lights on.
Daryle Hendry, who lives about a quarter-mile from where Dykes was holed up, says he heard a boom followed by a gunshot this afternoon. It was not immediately known what may have caused the noise.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:04 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:04:01 GMT
John Simon, director of the Adams County Emergency Management Agency, said he received reports of structural damage out of Plainville. Ameren Illinois has reported that nearly 700 customers are without power.
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By EDWARD HUSAR Herald-Whig Staff Writer The world is looking a lot different today for Shuting "Showery" Song, a student from China who spent the past two years studying at Quincy Notre Dame High
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Dick Koetter, left, shares a laugh with Larry Sheffler and Bill Waters, rights, Friday at the reunion of the 126th Supply and Service Company at Cedar Crest Country Club. (H-W Photo/Phil Carlson)
By STEVE EIGHINGER Herald-Whig Staff Writer Joe Koetters has no problem remembering way back when. Late 1968 and most of 1969 represent a special time for Joe and his brother, Dick, plus more than
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Librarian Susan Harbert wants to add a little more noise to the Hannibal Middle School library. Harbert will completely reform the quiet working space
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Bishop E.L. Warren raised his hands on Sunday and asked God to watch over public safety officials, just as they watch over the community.
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By MAGGIE MENDERSKI Herald-Whig Staff Writer Tears streamed down Maria Buchanan's face and dripped into the pile of crack cocaine in her lap. She'd finally hit bottom. Her addiction spanned two
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