Originally posted by goou111
reply to post by natalia

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I can not imagin what those parents are goin through.. Knowing right where your son is and you cant do anything

They would have to remove me from the scene because I would be trying to get in that bunker at all costs

Here is the latest information from the authorities in Midland City:
Our mission is to resolve this situation peacefully for both the child and Mr. Dykes.

Throughout the day, Mr. Dykes has continued to allow us to deliver food, medicine and comfort items to the child. Some of those items we have delivered include a red Hot Wheels car and some Cheezits crackers.

We continue to maintain an open line of communication with Mr. Dykes. He continues to make the environment as comfortable as possible for the child.

The next scheduled press briefing will be at 11 A.M. on Monday, February 4th, 2013 at the usual location.

A review of recent developments up to this point:

A photo of the suspect was released and the school bus on which the driver was fatally shot and from which a 5-year-old child was abducted was moved on Friday.

Dykes told authorities that he has an electric heater and blankets inside the bunker to keep warm during the cold overnight hours. He has provided the child hostage with the coloring books, crayons, toys and the medicine authorities have sent down into the bunker.

Authorities say they thanked Dykes for taking care of the child and that they continue to have constant communication with him
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Update:

Suspect is dead, child is OK


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Update:
There are now reports of 2 loud bangs and an ambulance was seen leaving the area.

Multiple sources reporting that the hostage situation is over and the child is safe.



There has been a loud bang at the hostage site in Midland City

Law enforcement on the scene tells ABC 33/40 that there will be an update in the next hour.