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Issuing eight murder warrants for car today and more expected to come as wednesdays ten remaining victims are identified. Meantime, the ongoing manhunt, as you mentioned, now extending beyond maines borders and closer to lewiston, where this all took place, people within 50 miles being told to lock their doors, searching by air, land and water. A massive manhunt for robert card. The 40 year old Us Army Reservist and firearms instructor believed to be behind wednesdays mass shooting in nearby lewiston, which left 81 people dead and 13 others injured. Police conduct several search warrants on thursday, but card failing to turn up. He should be considered armed and dangerous. Investigators say he used an Assault Rifle taking aim at those inside a Bowling Alley and then a bar and grill before apparently ditching his car near a boat ramp in nearby lisbon. I just booked it down the lane and i slid basically basically into where the pins are and climbed up in the machine and was on top of the machines for about ten minutes until the cops got there. 24 hours after the shooting, the Close Knit Community of lewiston, a city of just 37,000 people devastated. Its heartbreaking. This is our friends, our family, our loved ones, our town, our city. Among the reported victims, joseph walker, a manager at the bar where card allegedly opened fire on patrons. I know if my son was here with me, he would say that he was sorry for all the others that are lost and the families that are going through what im going through right now for now, a father, a community forced to grieve on lockdown as authorities press ahead with their search. Investigators continuing to delve into cards past which reportedly included a two week stay in a Mental Health facility this summer. After telling army reserve commanders he was hearing voices, maine lawmakers is promising the suspect will be brought to justice. This city did not deserve this terrible assault on its citizens, on his peace of mind, on its sense of security. No city does, no state, no people. Everyone is determined to bring the killer to justice. And wednesdays attack, the worst mass shooting in maines history and the deadliest in the country so far this year. The 36 mass shooting to take place in the us since january three. Mike zac sos live tonight in the studio here. Zach, thank you. A congressman in maine, jared golden, is now backing a ban on assault weapons. Following that mass shooting in his state. Sometimes things happen that bring your worst nightmares to life. Yes today this is what happened in lewiston. At a time like this, a leader is forced to grapple with things that are far greater than his or herself. Humility is called for as accountability is sought by the victims of a tragedy such as this one. The conservative democrat, reversing his previously held opposition to a ban on assault weapons. He currently lives in lewiston. I have opposed efforts to ban Deadly Weapons of war like the Assault Rifle used to carry out this crime. The time has now come for me to take responsibility for this failure, which is why i now call on the United States congress to ban Assault Rifles like the one used by the sick purple traitor of this mass killing in my hometown. Representative golden said today that he would work with any colleague to push the legislation in time that he has left in congress as the new speaker of the house, mike johnson spoke with fox news today shortly after the shooting. At the end of the day, its the problem is the human heart. Its not guns. Its not the weapons. At the end of the day, we have to protect the right of the citizens, to protect themselves. And thats the second amendment. And thats why our party, since so strongly for that. I agree with the comments of your guests there. This is not the time to be talking about legislation. Governor gavin newsom appeared to criticize the speakers comments, saying on, quote, the new speaker suggestion is we simply pray away the gun violence thats it. New at 11, a u. S. Berkeley professor is no longer the editor in chief of a scientific journal after it says his communication on social media has been detrimental style to the organization. October 13th, Michael Eisen posted on x the word bingo while responding to a satirical onion article about the war in gaza. That same day, he tweeted the onion speaks with more courage, insight and moral clarity than the leaders of every Academic Institution put together. This week, elife, where the professor had been the editor in chief, removed him from the journal the San Francisco Democratic Party is drawing criticism after a resolution calling for a cease fire between israel and hamas. Was pulled from a committee meeting. Ktvu joey horta spoke with the person who wrote the resolution and learned why it was ultimately removed from the agenda. Very disappointed that resolution 11 was removed from tonights agenda. Public outcry during the San Francisco democratic county central committees meeting wednesday night. Many from the bay area Palestinian Community upset the resolution was pulled. Good evening. Warmongers which is what you will be if you do not reinstate and vote for the cease fire resolution. One committee member, john avalos, is the author of the resolution calling on leaders like the president to support a cease fire in the war between israel and hamas. But instead, avalos tells us he didnt have enough support among his colleagues because of the language there was quibbling over the word cease fire, his priority. Condemning hamas and preventing any more innocent lives from being lost. I am calling a recess. This comes after a similar resolution before a heated Richmond City Council Meeting earlier this week. Recognize easing the suffering of palestinians in gaza and accusing israel of ethnic cleansing. Avalos says hes working to build consensus to include all Community Groups in the city. But Bay Area Jewish Community Relations Council Ceo Tyler Gregory says that hasnt happened. I think the main thing that were upset about is that we were excluded from this process and thats why we mobilized more than 800 Community Members to get this pulled. For now, the committee will go back to the drawing board before sending a message to washington. We affirm the right for israeli and jewish and people who are in israel to feel safe from harm from any attack. We also assert the right of the Palestinian People to resist their occupation. Were told the committee will be meeting over the next few days to reshape the language and possibly vote on this resolution in San Francisco. Joey horta, ktvu fox two news. New at 11, a k9 deputy is recovering after he was stabbed in the line of duty. This happened near stockton this morning. A deputy with the San Joaquin Sheriffs Department shot and killed the suspect after he stabbed the k9 deputy named jet three times in the face. Deputies say jet was taken to a veterinary hospital where he underwent emergency surgery. Jets handler says he is now awake and appears to be doing okay. A teenager was arrested in santa rosa today after allegedly bringing a knife to school. Officers say three students were in an argument in the library of Piner High School around noon today. A 15 year old allegedly threatened two other students with a knife. The 15 year old then left campus. Hours later, the student returned, but officers could not find the knife. However, pole icsay that same student brought a knife to school two days ago and they decided to arrest him for possession of a weapon on a school campus. He was cited and released to his parents, former employees of a now closed oakland restaurant. Hi felicia. Could be receiving restitution checks following an investigation by the city. According to the San Francisco chronicle, the restaurants owner has been ordered to pay more than 100,000 to its former employees over the next 45 days after violating the city of oaklands minimum wage law. The city found issues with how the businesses Service Charges were disbursed. Ktvu did reach out to the owner for comment, so far we have not heard back. They did, however, post to their Instagram Page saying they plan to appeal the citys decision. San Francisco Mayor london breed announced that the citys oasis inn is reopening, bringing back 59 temporary Housing Units to cathedral hill. The mayor says city funding and a large private donation will keep it operating, although it has a new name. The now Kaplan Family oasis center plans to provide the same support services for families with children who are experiencing homelessness. The oasis Center Offers job training on site clothing and child care connections. I just think that its senseless. And i think that these kids need to put these guns down. Police arrested 18 year old in connection to a deadly shooting at a house party in oakland. The family of the teenage victim shares her heartbreak coming up. And earlier this week, the california dmv suspended cruzs permits to operate robotaxi in San Francisco. Well, after the break, why the company is now pausing all of its Autonomous Vehicle operations. 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