The process was very rapid. We were intending to create a seemless transition. The mayor called him into her office, gave him a brief interview, and he was named chief. But a more thorough background check hadnt been done. Their Mission Continues no matter who is in charge. There maybe changes at the top. We havent lostsighted of our mission, Public Service and public safety. Oakland City Council Members say theyre not happy with the changes in leadership. You take ten steps forward, and then you take three thousand steps backwards. So were going backwards. Were not going forward. Were all hoping that we can get a handle on everything thats going on. Its regrettable. We have a lot of explaining to do to the public. We want to continue making progress in the city of oakland. But its really a clear sign of failed leadership. For now opds leader is Paul Figueroa, the number two in the department. He was passed over as interim chief in the first place. All bets are off as to who the next top cop will be. Were working to learn what it is about farrow to cause the mayor to say she lost confidence in his ability to lead the department. What happens to him now . Where does he go . I believe hes welcome to come back to bart police. He was on loan for six months. But he lasted five or six days at opd. Earlier in the day today before the tumult. We talked to those concerned about the reforms going on at opd saying the scandal doesnt help matters. They want the federal monitor to take over the issue of recruiting and hiring. A lot of younger cops are being involved in these allegations. Heres what john burress had to say. I believe at this stage where we are now, that the responsibilities of the monitor need to be expanded either because of an agreement that allows the monitor to take control over the recruiting and hiring processes within the department. The training of the department, and or the matter should be brought under coal of the judge as part of a limited form of receivership. So will Paul Figueroa get this job . The mayor told us shes looking for an external candidate. You take ten steps forward and then he says you take three thousand steps backward. Im not quite sure i understand the three thousand steps backward. I can see this is going back a little bit. They made a mistake, the mayor said i made a mistake, i take responsibility. Well fix this. And it seems like in six months were not going to be talking about this. Were going to talk about the new chief that will lead the Oakland Police department. Its almost deja vu from 2013. At one point we had three chiefs in one week but after sean went came on board with the blessing of the same monitor who later had a say in booting went out, there was a movement forward. Sean went made a lot of reforms. Previously worked in internal affairs. Well see who the next leader will be and whether or not that focus will remain. You were saying you had Text Messages from some of the officers . The command staff apparently has fallen out of favor with the monitor, ranken file, theyre people who like Paul Figueroa and who do not like Paul Figueroa. It goes back to what the city administrator told us earlier. It doesnt matter who the top cop is. There are line officers who tell me theyre working the streets day in and day out. They dont like bad cops either. They want to do the best they can to protect and serve the citizens of oakland no matter who is at the top. They have a tough job too. Oakland has had five Police Chiefs since october of 2009 thats when anthony bats was sworn in. Two years later, he was out and Howard Jordan was in. He too lasted only two years. Then anthony took over. His tenure lasted only a matter of days before sean went became chief. Then last week as you know went suddenly resigned and ben farrow was appointed to the position. And now ben farrow is out as well. Stay with ktvu for continuing coverage on this developing story. Well brick you the latest in all of our news casts plus updates on facebook, twitter, and the ktvu mobile app. New developments out of san jose where tonight friends, family, and fellow Law Enforcement officers are remembering a Police Motorcycle officer who was struck and killed late yesterday afternoon in the line of duty. Officer michael was 34 years old. An eleven year veteran on the force. Tonight hes being remembered as a caring husband and father who loved his job. Christina rondon joins us now in san jose with how hes being honored. Reporter we are learning more about officer michael as the memorial here at San Jose Police department continues to grow. Were told that he was not only a dedicated officer, but a true family man. In fact, the poa decided to release photos a few hours ago showing him and his family together with his wife and two boys. This is obviously a very difficult time for his family. And thats why the San Jose Police department is doing everything they can to honor him in the right way. Numerous people have stopped by today to drop off flowers and posters outside the department. And the president of the San Jose PoliceOfficers Association says he was part of a club called the keith kelly club that supported officers and their families in need. And he was also a board member of the chaplaincy program. Mike was someone that his family and the Police Department can absolutely count on. And on most times, it wasnt asking him. He was just doing it. And that was mike. This is video that were told he created himself just last month. He recorded it while on the Police Unity Tour on the east coast. It was a ride from new jersey to washington dc that ends at the fallen officer memorial. And he was there to honor his friend michael johnson, the Police Officer who died last year, his name will now be etched in the same memorial next year. Were getting calls from the east coast from guys that he met this year during the unity tour that he helped ride to keep safe call in to pass along their condolences and their thoughts. And the flowers continue to be brought outside the San Jose Police department for officer mike. Were told that the funeral is still in its planning stages. But there will be a procession likely tomorrow afternoon to take his body from the medical Examiners Office to the funeral home. Julie. Are we learning any more about the driver of the mini van or how the accident happened . We know he was driving northbound on tenth street and the driver of the van was driving in the opposite direction. Made a left hand turn in front of him. And thats when the two collided. The driver did stop, hes cooperating with police. But at this point, hes not been arrested. Itll be up to the das office to determine whether or not to bring forward charges. And flags at the State Capitol in sacramento were lowered to half staff today in honor of the san jose officer michael catherman. He will be remembered for his brave and dedicated service to the community. There are new developments tonight involving a horrible story out of disney world in florida. Today searchers found the body of a twoyearold boy who was dragged off by an alligator. The boy was wading in about a foot of water in a manmade lagoon with his parents nearby when the attack happened. There were signs posted that said no swimming. Peter ducey says the boys father tried to pry open the alligators jaws in an attempt to save their son. A twoyearold boy killed after being snatched up by an alligator while the family was near the water. The father unsuccessfully tried to save his son. And now Officials Say the search and rescue effort has ended. The members of the dive team located what is believed to be the remains of the deceased, a twoyearold. Florida fish and wildlife removed five alligators from waters in the area where the attack happened. But theres no indication any of them were involved in the childs disappearance. Gator attacks in florida are rare. Causing 23 deaths since 1973. And experts say its difficult to predict when and why they happen. Its a very rare thing to happen in the first place. But when it has happened over the years, it really varies on the circumstances. The incident took place in an area marked no swimming but disney closed all beaches at the resorts in the area on wednesday morning as a precaution. Local officials are reaching out to the family saying theyre stunned and devastated by what happened. To find that a family lost their twoyearold to such a tragedy and that mom and dad were there to witness this, i cant comprehend what any of this would be like as a parent. The Sheriffs Office says there have been no other recent reports of similar alligator attacks in the area. Peter ducey, fox news. Coming up, president obama heading to orlando following that deadly nightclub attack. At 6 30, new details from investigators about what happened and who the gunmans father is blaming now. Umbrellas could easily be needed. Especially in the north bay tomorrow. Well talk about the rain that could be in your forecast. Up first, tragedy in the east bay after a shooting at a vigil kills a teenage girl. Tonight we hear from a heartbroken mom. What shes saying about her daughter. She was my angel. Hey guys lunch is here its on me fellas. With the chase mobile app, Stephen Curry can send money to more people in less time. Thanks, steph no problem. Even to friends in a growing number of other banks. Yall ready to go . Come on fellas lets go easy to use Chase Technology for whatever youre trying to master. This goes out to every backyard hero. For all the effort you put into making the perfect barbecue, theres only one grill thats engineered and designed with the same kind of passion, weber. Available at the home depot. There are new developments in oakland after a shooting just about a block and a half from city hall that killed a 16 yearold girl. That 16yearold and dozens of others had just been to an event to remember two teenagers who drowned last month. Paul chambers spoke to the young victims mother today. We saw that quote from her a moment ago, distraught about what happened to her daughter. Happening now is a vigil being held in downtown oakland at the site where the 16year old was shot yesterday. She told me she was angry, devastated, and hurt shell never see her daughter again. Shes asking anyone who knows anything to come forward. My baby was perfect. She was my angel. She was my angel. A tearful plea from a distraught mother. I want justice for my daughter. My daughter wasnt into the street life. 16yearold Regina Jeffers was shot and killed in downtown oakland around 5 40 in the evening on tuesday. The 16yearold would have been a senior this fall at Deer Valley High School in antioch. This video shows her doing a praise and worship dance at the funeral for two 15yearold oakland boys. Josiah and jamari drowned last month. She watched her daughter to perform and took her to the reception after the funeral. I called my daughter at 5 25 and asked if she was okay. She said yes. I got a phone call that my daughter had been shot at 5 36. Her daughter loved to dance. This expression was her way to pay tribute to her friends. Now people will have to pay tribute to her, a growing memorial sits at the wall where regina was killed. Its just sad. She was celebrating the life of another young teen that just lost their life and in the midst of celebrating their life she loses her own life. If anybody know anything out there, please. Please let me know anything. I need justice. Heres video from a vigil that happened an hour ago. The family released balloons to honor regina. There were three others shot. Theyre expected to survive. Police havent released information about a possible motive. However some people who were at the scene say some kind of altercation happened. A guy got beat up and he left and returned and opened fire. This friday rapper bow wow and de brat will perform at a concert with some proceeds going to reginas family. Just the total disregard for life when you shoot into a crowd knowing youre probably going to hit someone who had nothing to do with anything. When you see the video of her im assuming that was some of the last video taken of her. That video has been all over social media. A lot of people say she looks like an angel dancing and an ironic part is she was dancing to honor her friends. And now someone will have to dance to honor her. A beautiful 16yearold. And hearing her mom talk its heart breaking. Paul, thank you. Now to the south bay, where police at San Jose State University are investigating a Sexual Assault that took place in a dorm. They gave us this video of a potential witness. Investigators say he might have information that could help them. The attack happened inside Washburn Hall on sunday may 15th at 9 30 in the morning. The victim is 18 years old. Again youre looking at a potential witness. Hes described as a white man over 6 feet tall and weighing about 200 pounds. If you have any information about this case, contact San Jose Police. Now to some developing news where fire crews are battling a fast moving wildfire that so far has all ready burned 80 acres. The flames were sparked by a lawnmower. Theyre calling this the cheyenne fire. It broke out at 12 45 this afternoon south of camanchee reservoir. Twelve nearby homes have been evacuated as a precaution. The latest information from cal fire shows us the fire is only 10 contained so far. Terrain near the fire is rugged. But the weather theres some wind up there. But the temperatures are relatively low. Humidities are relatively high. And theres rain north of the area. Well track that up in the camanchee reservoir area. Its east of lodi up there in golden country. The weather thats keeping us cool, keeping the fire danger down is to the north of us now. In redding were seeing some lightning strikes now that have moved into the south part of town by hill top. Anderson is getting thunderstorms as well. This is all right now. This is the beginning of that energy thats slipping south. In the mountains, weve got snow, weve had snow flurries, not heavy snow, but snow flurries, june 15th up at squa valley at echo summit. Theres your westerly winds. These are going to come out of the south as we go into tomorrow. That will usher in an opportunity for showers. These flags will start to blow south as well. And you can see the winds out there, its been breezy the last couple days. Heres what the model does, cloudy tomorrow morning, thats because heres the front, you can see it, tomorrow morning look for the chance of a few showers showing up in the north bay, temperatures for the most part are going to be just in the 60s. So highs tomorrow are going to be cool like they were today. Theres a good shot for some scattered showers in the north bay and even as far south as the san jose area as we head into the lunch time hour. Thats the bay area thursday forecast. It could be a wet one. Especially in the north bay. A push to solve a decades old string of killings. Theres no reason to believe that he isnt alive. At 6 30. New information about the east area rapist and the new reward now being offered for information. The giants johnny cueto picks up another win. Jason apple bomb says the giants bats had a pretty good day too. Bay area businesses up in flames. A look at the damage, and what investigators say may have caused this fire. How am i supposed to eat there if i dont know what other people think about it . Get high Speed Internet from at t. Keep calm, your internets on. Sweetie, call any one of your friends who has internet and have them read us the internet. What . Have them start at the beginning. Theyre not answering. Oh, come on get high Speed Internet from at t. Keep calm, your internets on. A fire consumed a dozen businesses along Santa Theresa boulevard. Investigators have been combing through the debris as Business Owners and employees take inventory of whats left. The question arson investigators want to know is was this fire intentionally set. Jason gary has more on what may have exacerbated the fire. All my hard works gone. Super sad. Hes searching for answers amide a smoldering pile that used to be his pizza shop. Around midnight, nearby residents saw an orange glow in the sky grow into flames shooting from the back of the shopping center. Karina grabbed a garden hose. Its such a big fire. At one point we were like oh, eventually this is not doing anything. But in the beginning you think okay, its just a little fire on the roof. You think its going to be okay. Investigators say the flames started in a dumpster. Then spread to the roof of the l shaped structure. The fast arrival and escalation to four alarms couldnt keep pace with the fires advance. One store after another went up in smoke. Three fire engines broke into the roof and were dousing it with water. His daughter called to tell him destruction for some was fast approaching for all but his mediterranean restaurant served as a fire break slowing the flames charge. The tvs still hanging on the wall. Its all water damaged but its still there. Its not burned. One side its all burned. Fire Officials Say this 1960 era mall predates modern construction codes. The lack of sprinklers or fire walls exacerbated. If you have a fire that starts at the bottom it follows the path of least resistance. 12 of 15 businesses destroyed. Its like your baby. Seeing it go into flames. Its not easy. Just shock initially. I mean im standing here looking at it and i still cant believe it. We were thinking about what we were going to tell the families. For students of the tai kwuando studio theres a need for a new place to train for their upcoming competition. For employees, a job search awaits, and for a dozen Business Owners, this uncertain time is spent grieving the loss of something akin to a family member. But thats life, we cant control some things. There were no injuries reported. The firefighters were able to make sure the flames didnt spread to homes that sit just behind this strip mall. Late this afternoon, investigators brought in arson dogs, the animals are being walked behind. They are sniffing to see if an accelerant was used which caused the dumpster in the back to burst into flames. Ktvu, fox 2 news. With fewer firefighters in recent years san joses emergency resources are often stretched thin. Tonight on the 10 00 news, how chronic 911 callers may be putting an unnecessary strain on limited resources. And fueling debate on how to deploy them. Still to come here, a new push for gun control on capitol hill. Im of the view that its time to get something done here. Up next, the show down happening right now on the u. S. Senate floor in the wake of that massacre in orlando that killed 49 people. Plus late word on the approval of a new state budget. More on the plan passed by state lawmakers today. And a bay area Police Officer being honored for his actions when he discovered a pregnant woman squatting in a home. Ktvu fox 2 news at 6 30 is next. Sfx you hear that . 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