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Your screen is the suspected gun man, and Jeff Goldberg is live with the latest. Jeff . Jeff as you mentioned, the investigation happened at 3 30 this morning. Arlington police have been speaking with witnesses and now they finally know the man they believed to be responsible for this crime. Johnson fromason washington, d. C. , is wanted for murder. He is wanted for this homicide in north arlington. Of police got a call at 3 20 shots fired in the williamsburg neighborhood. It is a normally quiet part of town. 23yearold michael gray of manassas was rushed to Inova Fairfax and later died at the hospital. This happened at a house party where many people were drinking. Witnesses say that a fight started outside of the house before the shooting. Now the police are looking for jason johnson, who they say could be armed and dangerous. The last known information we have is he was headed to maryland. The d. C. Ore is in Prince Georges County area and are asking the public to contact the police if you see him. We are working with local Law Enforcement partners in the investigation. Jeff earlier today, witnesses at the party told ryan hughes fight, the mood was festive, so the shooting was a shock. If you have information about the shooting or the crime or the Call Arlington Police as soon as possible. Jeff goldberg, abc 7 news. Kimberly jeff, thank you. Did ahead of the big stories by signing up for breaking news text alerts at wjla. Com text. The Washington Monument was left in the dark earlier tonight. The National Park Service Called their electricians to get the lights on when they failed to turn themselves on. The red aviation lights function normally. The lights were out until 7 20. The cause of the outage was not known. The lights failed to turn on back in early january, too. Its hard to believe this is still winter after springlike temperatures this weekend. It will be a bit chillier get the verylets latest on the warm forecast for meteorologist josh knight. Josh for most of us, we hit 70 degrees today. We had a ton of sunshine, the dry weather sticking around. Not too much going on on doppler radar, a nice night at the harbor. The rest of the overnight, clear skies stick around, meeting temperatures cool tonight. Most of us w tomorrow, where this morning a lot of us started off in the. 50s few clouds around frederick county, dropping into the 40s for some of us, warrenton 43, still almost 60 degrees in d. C. , but tomorrow morning will be chilly. We will warm up quickly. 1s about 10 a. M. , 56 by p. M. , topping out at about 59 degrees. Tomorrow in the 50s, tuesday in the 50s, but we are tracking rain and then a warmup. The forecast coming up in just a bit. Kimberly a developing story boyght, a twoyearold remains in Critical Condition and takoma after being hit by a car last night at this apartment complex on roanoke avenue. The driver stayed at the scene. Neighbors have expressed where the boy was hit, saying that it is a popular play area for kids. They want caution signs at a speed bump installed. The driver is not facing charges at this time. Tonight we are learning more about a man who was beat to death in northeast d. C. A 76yearold woman is charged with his murder. Annalysa gayle spoke with his nephew, who is coping with saying a final goodbye. Just before 1was p. M. Friday when the police found 63yearold walter clark unconscious, suffering from trauma. His nephew from South Carolina got a phone call hours later. When they told me he died, that hurt. But i was able to deal with it. Then they said it was a homicide and a kind of broke me down. Annalysa the Police Quickly bennett. Thomasine she admitted to striking walter with a bat. The unclear. He was 63, but she is 76, so im still trying to picture if was just her by herself. Because i know the strength of him. Annalysa then it was originally charged with assault with intent to kill, but that was changed to murder when the all caps your results showed he died from blunt florist from a Blunt Force Trauma to the body. In northeast d. C. , annalysa gayle, abc 7 news. Kimberly tonight a Montgomery County family is left without a home after a devastating fire. The Early Morning fire on persimmon road damaged two other homes. A local Police Officer is being honored for helping save lives. Jeff goldberg found out earlier tonight how neighbors are rallying to help the family get back on its feet. Jeff pictures give some idea of person lifted. Lived it. Early sunday morning, her husband shook her awake after fire was engulfing the home. They later eventually got out to safety. They then saw the damage in the light of day. It was like we were dreaming. But it was not a dream. Jeff Montgomery County fire Officials Say the father heard a noise, then noticed a small fire near the recycling bin out back he and his wife andtwo daughters got out before the fire spread. Officials say it was improperly discarded smoking materials. A Police Officer was on patrol and was the first responder. He knocked on doors, alerting neighbors. Just making sure we did not leave anybody behind. They left without shoes on their feet. Jeff family moved in two weeks ago. Today they started a gofundme page and began collecting donations. I think it was devastated shock last night. This morning was more of a realistic view of moving forward. The family stopped by and understandably were devastated full stop they are staying at a hotel and have family in the area, but we are also told they are overwhelmed and overjoyed by the donations that are already pouring in. In clarksburg, Jeff Goldberg, abc 7 news. Kimberly Montgomery County firefighters were very busy today. Crews knockdown the fire on the roof of a business on the 7800 block of old georgetown road in bethesda. The smoke could be seen billowing above the building. Fire Officials Say it was in a kindle fire caused by roofers it was next dental fire caused by roofers, causing 100,000 in damage. The congressional investigation into russian interference in last years election. The Senate Intelligence committee has sent letters to more than a dozen departments, agencies, and individuals, directing them not to destroy relevant documents. The white house chief of staff said he was unaware of the reported contact between trump aides and russian officials during the campaign. You look at whats happening last night in sweden, sweden you would believe this, sweden. Kimberly that comment by President Trump has left the swedish government baffled about what the president was talking about. He appeared to reference a nonexistent terrorist attack. Swedens former Prime Minister asked, what was the president smoking . President trump said that he was talking about a story he saw on fox news about immigration. With Congressional Black Caucus when they return from a weeklong break. They asked a reporter who was black to set up a meeting. Never declinedey a meeting and blinged white house staff for miscommunication. Tamara British Parliament will debate whether to rescind an invitation to President Trump for an official state visit. Prime minister theresa may had invited the president to london last month during her visit, but nearly 2 million britons have asked for that invitation to be withdrawn. The first lady lays an egg. It is not what you think it is this first lady. Coming up, how long you have to wait to see a new eaglette. Model forten is the what a physician is. Kimberly finally hanging up his white jacket after seven decades. Sure to watch good morning washington tomorrow to get a chance at a pair of lady gaga concert tickets. Watch at 6 a. M. To win a pair of tickets. Kimberly families gathered at the iconic marine corps memorial today to commemorate you wingina iwo jima day. Families of those who fault visited the memorial fought visited the memorial insisting the legacies be shared and passed on. The greatest generation is dying, and we need to remember we need to pass this on this monument stands for. Kimberly february 23 marks the memorial of the u. S. Marines raising the flag in iwo jima, japan, in 1945. 7 on your side with a warning about a mail scam. Some people in virginia are receiving a letter saying that they know that the person cheated on their spouse. One richmond man said it was obvious that it was a scam. I thought, who is this mystery wife i dont have. I dont have a wife. If you find some and they did cheat, they might pay. Kimberly Police Across Central Virginia report more than 30 people receiving the letters. Investigators are trying to figure out who was sending them. Right now at the National Arboretum the first lady lady is protecting the first egg she has laid in 2017. She is on the move. That officially happened at 6 24 tonight. The incubation period is typically 35 days, so start looking for the tiny little eaglettes in just over one month. Get stuckcan really watching, especially when they are more active like she is now. That is very cool. Starting to feel more like spring, temperatures in the 70s today. Ip,orrow, a little bit of a d but this president s day compared with others, we have a nice forecast. Picture of whats going on, because we are still in the 50s, but we still have this northwesterly flow. The cooler air mass into columbus, pittsburgh, charleston, we trying to drop our way. Most of us tomorrow morning or starting of the 40s, which is not too bad, but it is colder than this morning. Throughout the day monday, we are watching this cold front barely dropping through, grazing us on the backside. Is thison for this opens up the direction from the northeast for the colder air to move in. That is not typically where are cold air comes in, but tomorrow into tuesday, that will be the reinforcing shot that keeps us in the. 50s that is still well above average this time of year, just not the 70s we got to enjoy this weekend. Tuesday, a warm front slowly moves in, but we have to wait until wednesday to realize the warmer temperatures. Tuesday night with the front, a chance of showers. For most of us tomorrow morning, a great start to the day, mid40s early on, low 50s by about 10 00. Forget the sunglasses. It will be a nice morning with just a little bit of coolness. Throughout the day come if you have the day off, check out old town alexandria, the George Washington birthday parade. 60 the high temperatures, a little cooler but mostly sunny skies. Tomorrow is significantly better than 2015 when we were 20 degrees. , even though we are cooling off tomorrow, still a great holiday. And if you dont have the day off, try to get outside for lunch. 55 degrees tuesday. The reinforcing cold air. Closer to 60 to the south. Closer to annapolis, that is where we see cooler temperatures. 59 tomorrow, the coolest they will be tuesday, 55, back into the 70s wednesday, thursday, and friday. With the warm air come a c of showers. They should be light until friday night into saturday. That will be a stronger cold front that moves through, bringing a chance with a rumble of thunder early saturday morning. The timing of that front probably wiggles a bit, but in general we are cooling off next week. Kimberly feeling like spring, but we are talking winter sports. 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Half,ndwisconsin, First Defense leads to offense. Dialed in,e finishing with 27 points. Maryland the badgers overpower the terps in the second half. Brains the jumper, wisconsin up 12. Drains the jumper, wisconsin up 12. Wisconsin wins. Nba allstar game, john wall with a few rim rockers. The windmill jam. Wall finish the game with 12 points. Another subplot, Russell Westbrook and kevin durant on the same team again. The west lead at the half. Est, andourth, 172162 w the davis throws down the lob. Allstar game record with 52 points. Davis was named the m. V. P. , the west wins 192182. And remember, my friends, abc 7 sports sunday is coming your way at with tons of highlights and a wizards insider joining me in the studio. Stay up, plenty of sports coming your way. Kimberly its a big transition yeah. We love low prices. No bones about it. [ laughter ] thousands of blue tags. Thousands of low prices. My giant. Extended bonus buys only at my giant. Nt. Kimberly thousands of scientists, families, and ,upporters rallied today pointing to the president s redaction rejection of Climate Change and his skepticism about vaccines. After nearly 70 years, a North Carolina doctor is finally calling it a career. I was just fortunate to live and keep going, keep working. Dr. Erly 95yearold woodrow batten is the longestserving doctor at johnson health. He finally retired friday after practicing medicine close to 70 years. His colleagues described him as an icon, a model for what a physicians, saying that he touched thousands of lives. Dr. Batten will now look after his wife fulltime. Here is a western colorado your is an o dd story, police in western colorado say that a man attacked a truck with a baseball bat, then left a badly misspelled apology note. This happened in january. The owner found the damage and the note after snowmobiling. They saw the said suspect attacking the truck because he felt it was parked too close to his own vehicle. They talked him into leaving the charged the police 53yearold man with criminal mischief. Creating a cleaner environment by using cleaner Energy Sources like solar, wind and natural gas. Weve reduced Carbon Emissions by nearly 25 , which is the equivalent of taking close to two million cars off the road. Cleaner air and cleaner water. Its good for all of us. Dominion. Kimberly tomorrow is the last chance to see bao ba