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CNN: Alabama standoff ends safely for 5 year-old boy

Updated: Monday, 04 Feb 2013, 5:21 PM EST
Published : Monday, 04 Feb 2013, 5:18 PM EST

MIDLAND CITY, Ala. (CNN) - 22News is following breaking news out of Alabama, where authorities say they will be making a major announcement in the case of a 5-year-old who is being held hostage in an underground bunker.

Police say 65-year-old Jim Dykes has been holding the boy hostage since Tuesday.

CNN is reporting that the standoff is over and the boy is safe. They are also reporting that the suspect is dead.

This story is still developing. We will bring you the latest details as they become available.

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