How much it costs and when the training will start in iowa. Mass shooting. More than a dozen are dead. And even more hurt. After a killing spree in california. What we know about the suspects this morning and why authorities still havent ruled out terrorism. Its thursday, december 3rd. First on 13. Police are still processing the scene in california. Where two heavily armed shooters opened fire on employees at a Holiday Party. Officials say one male and one female suspect were killed in a shootout with police just a few hours after the massacre. Jay gray has the latest. As the investigation continued overnight. Police and federal agents shared new information about the killing spree. S chief jarrod burguan, San Bernardino police there had to be some degree of planning, came with a purpose. There are still three active scenes right now. The Inland Regional Center where at least 14 people were killed. 17 injured. The roadway where 28yearold syed farook. And 27yearold tashfeen malik. Were killed during a and farooks home in nearby redlands, where investigators continue to search for anything that may help them understand how. And why it happened. S chief jarrod burguan, San Bernardino police. We dont have a motive yet. heres what investigators do know. Farook, an environmental specialist with San Bernadino county for 5years. Was at a Holiday Gathering with coworkers. When he left suddenly. Then according to police. Returned with malik both armed with assault rifles, and semiautomatic pistols and opened fire. Like police. Family members of the suspects are searching for answers in the tragedy. Ssfarhan khan suspects brother inlaw i have no idea why he would do that, why he would do Something Like this, i am in shock myself. Shock. And grief. That continues this morning to grip this shattered community. Jay gray nbc news san the shooting was the deadliest since the 20 12 massacre at sandy hook elementary in connecticut. A des moines man facing first degree murder charges is due in court this morning. 39 year old Michael Wanchanic was wanted as a person of interest in the deaths of Heather Belieu and bryon howard. That changed once he was questioned about the killings. At the conclusion of the interview they felt they had enough for probable cause to file him appropriately with murder in the first. The victims were found shot to death at this home on center street. Monday afternoon. Police say wanchanic was living with the couple and several children. Officers located wanchanic tuesday evening. Near woodward. They chased him down highway 1 41. Before his van broke down. Sparking a four hour standoff. He eventually gave up because he was jail. Without bond. A maxwell man played a role in helping officers find the double murder suspect. I had the radio on and heard the description and some reason the numbers stuck with me. Chris charron spotted wanchanics van. And immediately called police. He then followed the van until it pulled into a woodward gas station. Charron says he had one thing on his mind. I just kept seeing the video of the kids being carried out and i think about the family and what theyre going through. The victims families are preparing for a weekend of saying goodbye to their loved ones. Funeral services for howard will take place at ten saturday morning at hamiltons funeral home in des moines. Belieus will follow at one. The two were engaged to be married. This morning Des Moines Police are still working to solve two other homicides. Shot and killed outside evolution nightclub on northwest 6th drive last month. Police still havent identified as suspect in the case. The same goes for a deadly shooting last weekend. Police say 21 year old Edmanuel Perez was killed along court avenue on sunday. A second person was also shot. And is recovering in the hospital. Over the past decade, des moines has averaged about ten homicides per year. So far in 2015, there have been 19. A new Program Hopes to foster better relations between iowa police and the public. Its called blue courage. And its being funded by a one Million Dollar grant from the U S Department of justice. The program will bring in staff to train the trainers at the johnston Law Enforcement academy. Then. Those trainers will pass along what they learned to both rookie and veteran officers. The aim is to help them adapt when responding to potentially dangerous and stressful everything that goes into what an office does at a scene. Whetherrts an accident scene, a scene where theyre inside someones home, when theyre dealing with a domestic or a troubled you. How do we make our sound decisions . How do we get there . The staff is scheduled to come to the academy in february. That starts the first round of training. The iowa board of regents has raised tuition at the university of iowa. The board approved a three percent tuition increase. It will take effect next spring. Student debt at iowa is currently the eighth highest in the nation. Averaging around 30 thousand dollars. A 100 dollar tuition increase at iowa state and u n i was already approved earlier this year. The director of athletics is leaving the university of northern iowa. Troy dannen has been hired for the same position at Tulane University in new orleans. The school will name an interim National Search for his replacement. Dannen has overseen the panthers Athletics Department for eight years. His last day is december 31st. A Metro Food Bank is turning to the community to help fill its selves today the Iowa Food Bank Association Kicks off the Holiday Season this afternoon with their stock the pantry event. Organizer say that winter is by far the toughest time for the needy in iowa. They estimates that 13 percent of the states population will go hungry this Holiday Season and 1 in 5 children will go hungry. While, they are hoping to collect as many items as possible, its more than just food they need. The stock the pantry event. Through the pantry system in a haley says the item that the pantry need right now the most is any sort of meat. The city of waukee is hoping to spread some holiday cheer. Its holding the annual winter fest celebration tomorrow night. The fun starts at six. When santa claus arrives to light the tree at the community center. There will also be crafts. Hot cocoa. And cookies. The event is free. But organizers are encouraging attendees to donate unwrapped toys or non perishable food its time to rise and shine. At kum go, were doing more for you to start your day right. Like serving up a friendly good morning along with breakfast sandwiches breakfast pizza, yes pizza, donuts muffins coffee that are all made fresh hot in our stores kitchens every day. Kum go. Where means more. This month, get any breakfast sandwich and a drink for just 3. 25 this holiday, ford americas bestselling brand is giving you more. The ford holiday sales event. With 0 financing for 60 months on 2015 f150 and focus and 2016 fusion and escape. Plus 1,000 dollars Holiday Bonus cash on 2015 focus and 2016 fusion and escape. Its the best gift ever. Now during the ford holiday sales event get 0 financing for 60 months plus 1,000 dollars Holiday Bonus cash on select vehicles. Patchy fog is showing up in a few spots early this morning. This afternoon looks to be sunny and warmer with highs in the 40s. It is going to dry with above average highs this weekend you can see the bridges of Madison County without having to hop on the highway. Or you can turn the spotlight onto local musicians at a Music Festival thats so big. Its little. Well give you details after the greg edwards from the Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau is event Iowa State Dance Team championships date thursday, december 3 friday, december 4 time 8 a. M. 10 p. M. Both days location Wells Fargo Arena admission 10 description catch the 2016 Dance Team Championships for Iowa High School and College Dance teams. Watch as teams compete from across the state in various individual and team divisions. Event Tommy Emmanuel date thursday, december 3 time 8 p. M. Location Hoyt Sherman Place admission 39. 75 and up description enjoy a holiday performance by guitarist, Tommy Emmanuel as he presents his classics tommys new album features new arrangements of nine yuletide classics including ill be home for christmas, the christmas song, and rudolph the rednosed reindeer. Emmanuel will send the second half of the performance playing alongside his friends pat bergeson, john knowles cgp and annie sellick. Event the bridges of Madison County date thursday, december 3 saturday, december 5 Time Thursday friday 7 30 p. M. , saturday 2 p. M. Location Des Moines Civic Center admission tickets start at 35 description inspired by the famous bridges of Madison County located here in iowa, the novel written by Robert James Waller is now an entertaining broadway musical. Be a part of the unforgettable love story as the cast launches their National Tour with performances at the Des Moines Civic Center. Event sippin in a windsor wonderland date friday, december 4 time 7 10 30 p. M. Location Windsor Heights community Center Admission 22 in advance, 25 at the door description enjoy a special holiday evening with popup performances at sippin the evening will include drinks and hors doeuvres during live entertainment. Event little big fest date saturday, december 5 time 2 30 9 30 p. M. Location woolys leftys admission 30, advance Tickets Available description catch the des moines music coalitions little big fest, annual Music Festival with a spotlight on local musicians. The festival includes a wide variety of performances from different genres as well as national artists. After the festival enjoy an after party at leftys, featuring more stocking the shelves. A local food bank is looking for supplies this Holiday Season. Well tell you how many people its trying to feed. And whats needed the most. Overlooked issue. A spike in violence in the metro is leaving some to believe Gang Activity is at play. Police arent concerned enough about it. Mass shooting. More than a dozen are dead. And even more hurt. After a killing spree in california. What we know about the suspects this morning and why authorities still havent ruled out terrorism. Its thursday, december 3rd. First on 13. New developments in the mass shooting that killed 14 people. And injured 17 others. In san california. Police are learning more about the two suspects. But are still trying to determine a motive. We all know that when these types of things happen, weve seen this happen time and time again, theres a lot of information that comes out in the first day and the first couple days, and that information changes significantly in the days to follow, so until we know the motive or we really have a clear, something clear, evidentiary based, on that motive, i just dont want to weigh in on that the suspects died in a gun battle with police yesterday. It came hours after police say they opened fire at a Holiday Party at a center for people with Developmental Disabilities. Theyre identified as 28 year old syed farook and tashfeen malik. They were in a relationship. Either boyfriend and girlfriend or husband and wife. The suspects family members are also searching for answers in the tragedy. I have no idea, i have no idea why would he do that, why would he do Something Like this, i have absolutely no idea, i am in Officials Say farook worked as an environmental specialist with the county. And was at the party. They say he left suddenly. And returned with malik. Both heavily armed. Within minutes of the shooting. President obama called for additional gun control measures. And demanded Congress Take action. The one thing we do know is that we have a pattern now of Mass Shootings in this country that has no parallel anywhere else in the world, and theres some steps wcould take, not to eliminate every one of these Mass Shootings but to improve the odds that they dont happen as frequently. Common sense gun safety laws, stronger background checks. The president wants to make background checks for gun sales mandatory. Ban assault rifles. And limit magazines to 10 rounds of ammunition. Those three measures. Along with a ten day waiting period all gun purchases. Are already the law in california. The federal trial is now set for a woman accused of torching the casey city hall. Dorothy dillingers jury trial is scheduled for february first in des moines. Shes charged with five counts of mail fraud. And one count of malicious use of fire. Investigators say she used the city credit card to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars. Then set the building on fire in 20 14 to cover up the trail. They say the fire happened right before a scheduled state audit. Dillinger has entered a not guilty plea to the charges. A des moines man accused of killing his roommates is due in court this morning. 39 year old Michael Wanchanic was wanted as a person of interest in the deaths of Heather Belieu and bryon howard. Police charged him with two counts of first degree murder after questioning him. The victims were found shot to death at this home on center street. Monday afternoon. Police say wanchanic was engaged to be married. And several children. Officers eventually caught up to him. Thanks to a tip from a maxwell man. I didnt have to slam on my breaks but his rear end of the car was literally in front of my face and thats when i saw the plates. Police chased wanchanic down highway 1 41. Before his van broke down. Sparking a four hour standoff. He eventually gave up because he was cold. Hes being held in the polk county jail. Without bond. This morning Des Moines Police are still working to solve two other homicides. 20 year old Dashwan Smith was shot and killed outside evolution nightclub on northwest 6th drive last month. Police still havent identified as suspect in the case. The same goes for a deadly shooting last weekend. Police say 21 year old Edmanuel Perez was killed along court avenue on sunday. A second person was also shot. And because of the violence. The court Center Organization is hiring two officers to patrol court avenue. The increased security begins at 11 30 tonight and runs until 2 a m. The same goes for every friday and saturday nights. The organization is also planning to install additional lighting and security cameras. The number of homicides in des moines now stands at 19. Thats the highest number of homicides the city has seen since 19 96. And the year isnt over yet. Nearly half of them occurred just last month. Leading some to believe Gang Activity is at play. The Police Department doesnt have a gang unit. But it trains officers on gang recognition. Even so. A former gang member says the community is suffering without such a unit. If im hanging out with a group of guys but im not gang banging but them guys over there dont like those groups of guys because these guys are gang banging but these are all my friends when they they see me somewhere by myself they are those guys police say they havent connected any of the recent violence to gangs. A hog confinement facility in southeast iowa went up in flames. The Washington County facility caught fire around ten tuesday night. And rekindled again the morning after. An estimated four thousand hogs were killed. And as you can see, there is little left of the building. No employes were working at the time of the fire. And the cause is under investigation. A Metro Food Bank is turning to the community to help fill its selves today the Iowa Food Bank Association Kick off the Holiday Season this afternoon with their stock the pantry event. They estimates that almost 400thousand people in iowa will go hungry this Holiday Season and 1 in 5 children will go hungry. They are hoping to collect as many items as possible to help those people. But the need for volunteers is just as high. Organizer say that winter is by far the toughest time for the needy in as winter approaches and the temps change. Nearly 13 percent of our states populations fights hunger. Haley says they are accepting all types of donations right now but the biggest need in local pantry is meat. On the basketball court, the iowa hawkeyes had lost two of their last three games, but a return home to Carverhawkeye Arena would seem to be just what the doctor ordered. Iowa hosts Florida State in the big ten acc challenge. Florida state isnt bad. They push the hawks into overtime where West Des Moines peter jok comes through in a big way. Scores eight points including the clinching threepointer with 25 seconds left. Iowa escapes with the iowa will play one of its biggest Football Games in School History this weekend. And it appears fans will pay an arm and a leg to cheer them on. As you can see. Nose bleed seats on stub hug start at 150 bucks. Good sideline seats will run you five to seven hundred dollars. The hawkeyes take on the spartans at Lucas Oil Stadium in indianapolis on saturday. Kickoff is at 7 17 p m. Iowa is ranked number four and michigan state, number five. Iowa State University is helping a cat land on its feet. This is three year old vincent. He was adopted as a kitten. With injured hind legs. His owner took him to lloyds veterinary Medical Clinic at i s u. Thats where doctors attached metal prosthetic legs to vincent. The implants go inside his bones. He can now walk. And doctors patchy fog is showing up in a few spots early this morning. This afternoon looks to be sunny and warmer with highs in the 40s. It is going to dry with above average highs Metro Locations 5900 block of southeast fifth street northbound 2300 block of indianola avenue northbound polk county locations 7100 northwest sixth drive in ankeny 4200 northwest 94th avenue our top story. A des moines man facing first degree murder charges is due in court this morning. 39 year old Michael Wanchanic surrendered after a four hour standoff wednesday night. Police say he shot and killed Heather Belieu and bryon howard. Who were his roommates. Wanchanics being held in the polk county jail. Without bond. A mass shooting that killed 14 people. And hurt 17 others. Is under investigation. It happened yesterday afternoon. At a center for people with Developmental Disabilities in San Bernardino, california. Police say syed farook and Tashfeed Malik were at a Holiday Party at the center. Before leaving. Then returning to open fire. They died in a gun battle with officers yesterday. Police havent determined their motive. But say they havent ruled out terrorism. Oscar pistorius has been found pistorius shot Reeva Steenkamp through a bathroom door on valentines day in 20 13. He says he mistook her for an intruder. But the judge ruled the paralympic Gold Medalist should have foreseen that his firing of the wouldnt killed whoever was behind the door. Thats regardless of whether he thought it was an intruder or steenkamp. The court overturned the previous conviction of culpable homicide. His jail term is yet to be decided. But faces up to 15 years in prison. Des moines residents are moving closer to getting their franchise fee refund. Letters began going out this week explaining how to file a claim for a share of the refund. The city is paying back about 40 Million Dollars in fees that it illegally charged years ago. But. The refund isnt really a refund. The money residents are receiving is from a bond. That in turn is paid for by a legal increase in the franchise fee. Theres still no word on how much the board of regents also approved the re naming of the university of iowa childrens hospital. Its become the stead Family University of iowa childrens hospital. Its in honor of donors jerry and mary jo stead. Who are giving 25 Million Dollars to the facility. Theyve now donated a total of 54 Million Dollars to the university. The name takes effect next november. With the dedication of the new hospital building. N b c embarks on its latest musical holiday tradition tonight. A three hour live production of the broadway show the wiz. Its the show that brought oz to life. In a funky sing a long journey down the yellow brick road. It won seven tony awards. Including best musical. Tonights performance features a star studded cast. Including queen latifah, mary j blige, and david alan grier. It starts at 8 p m. Right here on n b now heres Savannah Guthrie with good morning. Identify a husband and wife as the two shooters who opened fire
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