Transcripts For KLAS 8 News Now At 6 PM 20151219

karen castro a gas stations Security Camera reportedly captures a suspect accused of shooting a police officer. Running away from the crime scene. Police say 38 yearold teag fox got into an argument with a Metro Police Officer at the emerald suites on las vegas boulevard. Near silverado ranch. Before an exchange of gunfire. Arnold Machado eyewitness i heard the yelling, they were saying, i think he was saying get down or put the gun down, there was yelling and thats when i heard the gun shots. Karen Castro Arnold Machado and isaac ali work at an Auto Repair Shop next to the emerald suites and the gas station. They say soon after they heard the gunshots, they saw the suspect running through the gas station and across las vegas boulevard. Arnold Machado eyewitness i started walking up the front to tell issac that i heard gunshots and thats when we saw a guy sprinting like rushing. He kept looking back. Isaac ali eyewitness i was literally really close to him so i was like oh, if he was crazy, you know, he probably shot us. karen castro the duo says one of their customers jumped into action. The customers went down and got the cop, they was in the alleyway on emerald suites, and then he came down and he saw the suspect and then he just radioed for back up. karen castro the Surveillance Video shows the man with a metro officer. He points in the direction where the suspect was last seen. The same eyewitness is also seen notifying a Police Cruiser that arrived soon after. Arnold Machado eyewitness a lot of fbis, undercovers, it was packed with cops. karen castro after more than 5 hours of searching, Police Arrested fox in southern highlands. isaac ali eyewitness this was a first, hopefully the last. Karen Castro Karen castro, 8 news now. paul joncich fox faces four charges including attempted murder with a Deadly Weapon on an officer. We also looked into his criminal past in clark county and only found traffic violations. As for the wounded officer, hes recovering at the hospital and is expected to be okay. Denise Valdez a motorcyclist is dead. After a crash in the northwest part of town. Marin is live near elkhorn and buffalo. Where he just got an update from police. Mauricio . Mauricio Marin metro police investigated a fatal accident in the northwest friday. Metro police said the crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle was reported to police around 3 38 p. M. At the intersection of elkhorn rd. And red cinder st. Near n. Buffalo drive. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. The eastbound and westbound lanes of traffic have been shut down. Drivers should avoid the area. Denise Valdez tedd florendo is keeping an eye on just how far the mercury will drop tonight. But hes not here in the studio with us. paul joncich hes at the 7th annual Us Marine Corps toys for tots benefit at the orleans. Tedd hows it feel out there . tedd florendo we warmed up a little today, still a little on the chilly side but a little more near seasonal temps, that means near average temps which are typically around 56 degrees this time of year. Milder in phoenix and la if youre traveling to those mild locations. 10 hour forecast shows temps will chilly this evening in the 40s if you plan to go out and spend time with family or friends. By the time we go on for our 11 oclock newscast well be right around mid to low 40s. Temps are expected to drop in the 30s again by morning but will not be the coldest morning of the week like we saw yesterday. paul joncich lawmakers are likely to put in a late night. To pass the legislation that makes the deal with faraday future. Theres been some action late this afternoon. And our politics now anchors Patrick Walker and Steve Sebelius join us live outside the State Capitol with an update on todays action. Patrick Walker a late start today. Senate last night. Now things are starting to move. Lets quickly recap whats been happening as of the last few hours. The assembly has broken the logjam. Ab 1 is the Workforce Development program. Which passed with broad support 374. Ira hansen and Shelly Shelton voted were among those who against it. But michele fiore. Who was also predicted by some to vote no. Instead voted yes. Assembly bill two is the new bill. Made up of the water rights portion of senate bill 1. Is now under consideration. And were told that may become two bills. Meantime. In the senate. They have been at recess as they continue to mull over amendments to the main portion of the faraday deal. Senator mark manendo says the votes are there for the deal. Time. sen. Mark manendo d las vegas this is so complex that, you know, were here, so we may as well do our Due Diligence and make sure we do Everything Possible to make sure we have a good, clean piece of legislation. Patrick Walker the hope is for all three of the bills to get a vote tonight. And assuming they all pass. They will swap to the opposite side of the legislature for consideration. What was expected to be a 48hour session. Is soon to be passing 72 hours and counting. Patrick Walker back our here live. Steve. We know the city of North Las Vegas is will be lobbying for changes in sb 1 once it goes to the assembly. How much longer could this go . Were you surprised to see the water rights bill go as a new instead of the senate . On ab 1. Hansen and shelton were nos. And fiore was a yes. Surprises there . Steve Sebelius Patrick Walker reporting live in carson city with Steve Sebelius. Im Patrick Walker. 8 news now. Denise Valdez filling a house with furniture. Just in time for holiday gatherings. We introduce you to a local father who received a big surprise today. And what hes done to deserve Denise Valdez got a problem . Then tell michelle. paul joncich our consumer advocate Michelle Mortensen is here to answer your money related problems and today shes tackling one about renters insurance. Michelle Mortensen renters insurance is a great thing to have. But do you really know what and who it covers in a rental. It was a question ann nix had after she and her boyfriend were displaced from an apartment fire. See the renters insurance policy only had her name on it. So they were only willing to cover her belongings. She didnt think that was fair and wanted my help. Michelle Mortensen first, things first. If you ever have an insurance or warranty complaint. The Nevada Division of insurance can help. We turned to them and the company for answers and learned renters insurance covers only spouse or children in the home. Because the couple wasnt married, nothing of the boyfriends was covered. So a lesson to all renters. If you get insurance. Make sure everyone who lives in the unit is on the policy in the event it is ever needed. And now you know Denise Valdez and if you have any type of consumer questions. Call the 8 on your side hotline at 702 650 1907. Well be right back. < them find some people who got into a fight at caesars palace. This is Surveillance Footage from inside the casino last saturday. Police say the victim got into an argument with three people around four that morning. After leaving the area. One of the men confronted him. And hit him in the face then ran. The victim was taken to Sunrise Hospital in critical condition. All three of the men were seen leaving the area in a silver newer model 2 door infiniti with black rims and tinted windows. If you know anything. Call police or crimestoppers. Denise Valdez cozying up surrounding family, friends and gifts are holiday delicacies. But for families without basic necessities. Like furniture. This time of year is tough. Walker furniture is trying change that. Sharie johnson shows us how. Walker furnitures home for the holidays giveaway where giveaway where 31 families get a big suprise. Virgil Mcdowell, single father of two im in shock, pretty much speechless, i did not expect for this to happen to me Sharie Johnson a house full of furniture living and dining room plus two bedrooms for Virgil Mcdowell and his two sons, malachi and prince. Five months ago, virgils boys lost their mother. Virgil had to move into a low rent apartment to make ends meet. Virgil Mcdowell, single father of two i would not have been able to give them this christmas and thats what makes everything more special Sharie Johnson Walker Furniture started the annual giveaway in 1994 and today, the need is still great. The Furniture Store received a record 2,000 letters from people in need. Each story different. patti gerace, marketing director, Walker Furniture its lifechanging for them because theyve slept on the floor, here their dad, he was paralyzed Sharie Johnson and theyre happy to help as many famlies as they can. Of two big tree, i love it Sharie Johnson . More than something to sit in or lay on. But turning a house into a home. Virgil Mcdowell, single father of two im on the verge of tears tell you the truth because this has been a real hard year and just to give them a christmas like this, only god can do this for em and im just so happy for them right now Sharie Johnson Sharie Johnson, 8news now. Denise Valdez Walker Furniture also teamed up with the las vegas rescue mission, helping hands and star nursery for toys, food and even a Christmas Tree plus ornaments. paul joncich lets check in on our weekend forecast. Tedd florendo is live at the Us Marine Corps toys for tots benefit at the orleans. Tedd . < tedd florendo cool again today, but with mostly sunny a little warmer than yesterday at this time but still chilly at times. Were now entering near seasonal temps at this hour. Weekend forecast looks milder with a little wind. Some locations could get a chance of showers saturday but the system coming in not carrying a lot of moisture with it and it will zip across the region fairly quickly. Cooler sunday but still just few digits below seasonal temps. Radar looking clear right now. But upriver were keeping our eye on the rain moving into the Northern California expecting to bring more snow to the sierras and tahoe. Again could see winds ahead of it a little tomorrow but not wind advisory criteria. We will get a slight chance of some shower specifically tomorrow evening. Expect more snow in the mountains which is why you need the ski report. You can get your ski report for the local mountains on our website and 8 newsnow. Com. Just go over to sections tab, then scroll down to weather and head on over to the ski report to get an update on the snow totals in your local mountains. Tonight expect temps near 38 and under mostly clear skies keeping us a little on the chilly side overnight with those calm winds. Tomorrow 58 our high and just a few degrees above average. Look for both sun and clouds tomorrow with winds picking up a little later in the day and evening. Extended forecast show unsettled weather coming next week in time for christmas. Clouds all week with more wind Christmas Eve and day. The holidays look sto get a lot cooler by late next week. < Denise Valdez fans from both utah and byu are arriving for tomorrows Las Vegas Bowl. paul joncich many of them Denise Valdez fans from th utah and byu are arriving for tomorrows Las Vegas Bowl. Are on fremont street for tonights pep rally. Thats where we find Chris Maathuis, right in the middle of it. Chris Maathuis lots of red and blue here. To barrow a line from star wars. the force awakens the instate rivals are bringing their war to las vegas. Also some news about the Mountain West conference basketball tournament. Share that and more coming up hey, is that it . I think thats it. Whats up tiana . Thank you for everything you do. Wow youre a wonderful mom. Thank you so much tears of joy . Yeah, tears of joy sports with Chris Maathuis. Chris Maathuis good evening everybody. Down here at fremont street where fans from byu and utah in preparation for the Las Vegas Bowl i see lots of red and blue. Judging from all the hype leading up to saturdays showdown. Indeed this is the week, the force awakens Chris Maathuis nats; the force is strong in my family. Chris Maathuis its classic good versus evil. Which school is lives on the dark side. Could it possibly be byu . Uh no Chris Maathuis the rivalry lives. Nats; theres been an awakening. Chris Maathuis thats right. Everybody is talking about the new stars wars movie. Coach; were going tonight as a matter of fact. Were taking the team tonight. Chris Maathuis they cant get to the theater soon enoug. Final press gathering, while the band was playing, players and coaches and guest speakers were talking, not about xs and os. Mark schlereth former nfl lineman guest speaker; r2d2, 3 cpo and chewbaka. Bronson kaufusi; my favorite guy is probably yoda, little but hell definately get ya. Jared norris utah linebacker; i was a big bubba fat fan when i was while the holy war is on. Bronco; now that it happens to be in Las Vegas Ina bowl setting i think thats unique and different for everybody. Kyle; im confident this game has never been played outside utah in fact that so thats unique in that respect. Chris Maathuis and players and coaches talk football. Kyle; the emotions run higher in this game. Jared norris; utah; we dont want to committ any stupid penalites or do anything that wont lend us to success. Mitch mathews byu; there will be a sense of emotion we have to realize how important it is to understand that this is a time to focus. Chris Maathuis which will be tough to do. Because truth be told theyre really thinking about something bigger. Player; i am yes. Chris Maathuis may the force be with you. Nats; who are you Chris Maathuis so the cougars already saw the movie. The utes going tonight. Fans out here ready for interviews a few quick notes. The Mountain West basketball tourney will stay at the thomas and mack for at least three more years. The contract was up and a few coaches were unhappy that the tourney was played on unlvs home court. They exploded the mgm grand arena and the new las vegas arena. But with 74 million in upgrades and a familar place. The league, coaches and athletic directors agreed the t m is the best place still. Coming off that terribly disappointing home loss to arizona state. The rebels are in tucson for a game against nationally ranked arizona tomorrow. paul joncich thanks for watching for 8 news now at 6. Were always on at las vegas now dot com and our app. Along with facebook and twitter. Denise Valdez see you