Hostage Standoff Ends with Kidnapper Dead, 5-Year-Old Safe
The child appeared to be OK upon his rescue, CNN reports and was taken to a nearby hospital. FBI Special Agent Steve Richardson said negotiations had broken down with the kidnapper, who was “observed holding a gun.” Believing the child was in danger, an FBI team entered the bunker at 3:12 p.m. CT Monday and rescued the boy, whose name has not yet been released.
people.com : A 5-year-old boy held hostage for a week in an underground bunker is safe and his alleged kidnapper is dead as the standoff came to an end, according to reports.
