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Lives of our friends and others who knew her. Although we have lost our precious hannah, the light she radiated can never be extinguished. We will hold it in our hearts forever. This is obviously a very, very tough day for the grahams. They go on to say, it will help sustain us as we face a painful future without her. Though we know hannah is survived by her mom and dad, she also has a brother who is a student at northwestern university. As of now, the focus on this investigation now goes to more charges. Were going to see if the Albemarle County Commonwealth Attorney will bring up more charges, including murder charges, which many are suspecting will now come down. Do you think he has to wait until the autopsy before he can do that in order to make any charges he brings, give more muscle so they can stick . Thats a really important thing to distinguish here, is because the autopsy results will give us the cause of death. We dont have that as of now. We have the identification. So its possible where did that identification come from. Perhaps now remains they were able to extract there from the scene. So well see what more evidence they can gather. And obviously, they have been very intense at gathering evidence out there. We have seen that all week. Right. David, its been so long. Why did it take so long to identify these remains . That was a question we kept putting to investigators. And i think, jim, what it comes down to asking them, they were hesitant, they wanted to make sure they did, in fact, have hannah. This is an entire community in charlottesville that is just on edge, and now as we come into homecoming weekend for the university of virginia, the signs that were all across campus and grounds at uva, bring hannah home, have in fact been fulfilled. What a tough weekend for the college family. David culver, thank you so much. Thank you. Now to a lunch time terror at a high school in Washington State today. A student with a, quote, blank stare just opened fire in the cafeteria, and now we know that two people are dead, including the teenaged gunman. After that School Shooting that occurred near seattle this afternoon. There are new details about that attack. They have been emerging by the minute this evening. When shots rang out, students began running out of the School Building to safety. Chris lawrence at the live desk with new information for us. Chris . We just got an update from police, and we have now learned there are three students in the hospital, and theyre in Critical Condition. But investigators are not saying whether the second victim who was killed today is also a student. All this happened in the School Cafeteria during lunch. And while police have not identified the shooter, classmates say he was a freshman who shot himself after opening fire on his fellow students. One student was inside the lunchroom and spoke with our nbc affiliate in seattle. Lets listen to some of that live interview from msnbc earlier this afternoon. I didnt really know too much about what happened. I just looked up from where i was sitting, eating my lunch. And i saw the shooter pull a gun out, and i dont know how many shots. I think it was like five or six shots he let out and i just dropped my skateboard and started running home as quick as i could. Did you understand what was unfolding in front of you . Did you know what was happening . Yeah, i saw that he had, like a little gun in his hand. And i saw, you know, the flash from the muzzle of the gun. So i was pretty aware of what happened. I just really needed to get off campus. It gave me really bad anxiety. Again two, people are dead tonight. And we know that one of them is the student who started shooting. Investigators plan to hold another press conference here in a few minutes to release more details, and well have those for you just as soon as they come in. At the live desk, chris lawrence. Thank you, chris. We have major developments on those ebola patients in the united states. First, good news for the two texas nurses who were infected. The nurse in bethesda cured. After nina pham was released from nih today, she went to the white house. The second nurse, amber vinson, making Good Progress at Emory University hospital. Tests no longer detect the virus in her blood. And in this latest case, the doctor in new york being treated for ebola, there are new questions about protocol, because that doctor was able to visit a park, rode the subway, went bowling after he returned from west africa. But back to nina pham here in bethesda. It was a good day. Doreen gentzler has more on that emotional moment at nih. Very good day, wendy. Nina pham is making her way home now after doctors say five different tests showed the 26yearold no longer has any trace of the ebola virus. Its been barely a week since she arrived in maryland, and nina pham appeared bright and cheerful today as doctors announced she was healthy. I feel fortunate and blessed to be standing here today. Reporter quite a contrast, compared to when pham arrived at the facility, clad in a fullbody rubber suit and surrounded by a team in protective gear that was last week. As a nurse, i have a special appreciation of for the care i have received from so many people. Not just doctors and nurses, but the entire support team. The doctors say they still dont know exactly what helped her most in overcoming the ebola virus, but believe a variety of factors most likely contributed. Of the fact that pham was healthy before she got sick. She got a glad transfusion from ebola survivor kent brantly. Its virtually impossible to say that this is the thing that did it, and this is the thing that didnt do it. Its just impossible to do. At this point, everything is experimental. But nina pham acknowledged the power of prayer as part of her healing process, and thanked the world for their support. She also asked for some privacy, as she continues to get stronger and spend some time with her dog, who had his own ebola scare. Although i no longer have ebola, i know that it may be a while before i have my strength back. So with gratitude and respect for everyones concern, i ask for my privacy and for my familys privacy to be respected as i return to texas and try to get back to a normal life and reunite with my dog, bentley. About her little dog bentley, you may have heard he was put into quarantine in texas because of concern that nina pham could have possibly transmitted the ebola virus to him. The tests have shown that bentley is ebolafree. So that will be a happy reunion, im sure, for both of them. Coming up tonight, doctors at nih talk about what they think was key to her survival. All happened right here. So nice to see all those smiles. Yes. Good ending. Yes. Thanks, doreen. This evening, were getting our first upclose look at the wreckage from a deadly midair collision in maryland last night that we told you about about this hour as ntsb investigators launched their investigation, a helicopter and plane crashed yesterday afternoon, just a short distance from the frederick municipal airport, killing three people. News4s derrick ward is live in frederick with the latest on that investigation. Derrick . Reporter well, jim, just beyond those trees, you see back there, the wreckage of that airplane. And like you said, weve got a closer look today. And we heard more from the ntsb about what theyll be looking for in their investigation. And what they dont have. And at this point, so early in the investigation, what they dont have is a reason why this crash occurred yesterday afternoon. Until turning base, clear to land. [ screaming ] reporter its chilling audio, tape of the radio transmissions from the tower and aircraft. You can hear the screams of the survivors as they all plummeted toward the ground. The recording is now part of the investigation being led by the National Transportation safety board. Their role early on just cast a big net and gather as much data as possible. Reporter the big net stretched to field and rooftops near the crash scene. This Wheel Assembly landed on the rooftop of pvi Office Furniture near the scene, and it was there that Wheel Assembly was taken away. Other Important Information will come from the remains of the aircraft themselves, the cirrus sr22 and the helicopter, a robinson r44 like this one. Where there are components on board the airplane that stored data, so its likely that we will get flight information from the airplane itself that will include a pitch roll, yaw, air speed. Reporter its important because of the lack of other key data. There were no distress calls from either aircraft. Reporter one factor in all of this is the parachute the airplane had, a common feature on Cirrus Aircraft and increasingly being retrofitted to other small planes. Its probably why those on board the plane survived. And then the parachute lowers the airplane to the ground, with, you know, minimal damage and with all other survivability equipment employed, seat belts and everything else. Most likely results in a safe landing. Reporter in frederick, derrick ward, news4. New Court Documents show a d. C. Rabbi accused of secretly recording women in his georgetown synagogue also had a collection of secret recording devices in his college office. Search warrants obtained by news4 reveal what police found in barry freundels office at towson university. They found micro cameras inside regular objects, including a box of tissues and a clock. They also found hard drives, memory cards, and a handwritten list of names. Freundel is charged with voyeurism. Hes accused of recording at least six women at kersher israel in georgetown. Freundel has pleaded not guilty. Right now, runners from around the world ascending on our area for the Marine Corps Marathon. Tonight thousands of volunteers are getting ready for that big race. News4s Mark Segraves introduces us to a couple first time marathoners all running for a special reason. Mark . Reporter thats right, wendy. Were here at the finish line at the ewould he jet streama memorial. Its uphill. But these runners we met, this last few hundred yards is the least of their obstacles. Im going to run for love. Reporter Amanda Sullivan is talking about her boyfriend, todd love, who lost his leg and an arm fighting in afghanistan. She is running for him, even though shes on crutches herself. I know he misses the sound of his feet hitting the ground. Im going to take my steps for todd on sunday, and in honor of all of his recon brothers who kept him alive that day. Reporter and this Wounded Warrior is running with his service dog, sarg, in the very first dog run. Absolutely phenomenal team. Reporter he says sarg saved his life. Between all the medications i was on, not knowing how to really express any love or how to be just a good friend, good father and good husband, now im able to do that. Reporter kyle carpeter, who fell on a grenade to save his partner is also running. Its very touching for me, you could say. The fact that, you know, i can kind of run for the Service Members who have lost their limbs, to where they might not be able to run a marathon. Reporter sullivan says the Marine Corps Marathon is special. Even if youre not in shape, you can easily push, just because so many people the support and love that line the streets while youre doing it is really phenomenal. Reporter the Marine Corps Marathon will mean road closures, starting tomorrow night. The race begins here in arlington, crosses over into georgetown, goes up to capitol hill and back over into virginia. We have everything you need to know about road closures and metro at our website, nbcwashington. Com. Reporting livatty would he amemorial. See you sunday morning. Friends rally around a woman seriously hurt in a dog attack. What were learning about her road to recovery now that shes out of the hospital. And an emotional memorial for two sisters who leave behind ten children between them. Hes been called a super lobbyist, the ultimate washington insider. Ed gillespie paid millions to lobby for the Oil Companies for a Student Loan Company that overcharged taxpayers. His firm even lobbied for five foreign governments including a dictator now awaiting trial for war crimes. And then theres enron. Gillespie lobbied for them while they committed the largest corporate fraud in us history. Ed gillespie. The Million Dollar lobbyist whose never looked out for you. Yet, there they sit on thest hasides of our heads. S. For the world to see. But what happens when they stop hearing . Should we stop doing . Should we stop living . Not today. Esteem. The hearing implant. Tonight a change thats been decades in the making is coming to a high school and High School Students all over Fairfax County. The Fairfax County school board voted 111 last night to change the schools start times. Northern virginia reporter david culver explains the new times come at a price. Reporter for the past three years, this has been josh coopers morning routine. Up just after 6 00 to make sure his High School Daughter is awake. Erin, its time to get up. Reporter back in april, we first took you through erin coopers rushed preschool ritual, all on five hours of sleep. Its why she became an advocate for delaying School Start Times. Speaking last month in front of Fairfax County School Board Members, advocating for a later start. There is very little enthusiasm for school activities, such as dances or Football Games on the weekends, because were too tired. Reporter the board agreed. Students need more sleep. But under their new plan, not every student will get to snooze. Starting next school year, high school wont begin until at least 8 00 a. M. Thats potentially 40 more minutes of sleep for the older students. Middle schoolers will start at 7 30. Thats slightly earlier than some currently begin. Most every Elementary School student wouldnt see any real change to their schedule. The total cost of all these changes, 5 million. But School Board Member ryan maccelbee says its worth it. I think it will be significant in terms of gained sleep. Reporter you think all the students would be happy about getting the opportunity to sleep another 40 or more minutes before actually having to come to class. But the decision to change School Start Times isnt sitting well with everyone. Some of the more than 25,000 twitter followers, many of whom are students, have is tweeted back, objecting to the new start time, even before it was passed. But in general, i think students are 5050, especially after they hear the health consequences. Reporter for erin, its a big win, even though she wont get to enjoy the extra sleep she fought for, at least in high school. One of the main things im looking forward to about college is not having any classes earlier than 8 00 a. M. Reporter in Fairfax County, david culver, news4. For a list of which local School Districts are considering changes to start times, visit nbcwashington. Com, and search start times. And be sure to tune in tomorrow at 10 00 in the morning for education nation with Aaron Gilchrist for a look at some of the biggest education issues impacting our children. We have a huge weekend. My gosh. A ton. A ton of events this weekend. The best part is our weather is really looking nice. If youre enjoying today, i think tomorrow will be just as nice, if not better than today. Thats because of the wind. Right now, 70 degrees is the current temperature with plenty of sunshine. It is really spectacular. We told you about a fantastic friday. Thats exactly what we have seen. Although winds gusting upward of 20 Miles Per Hour this afternoon. 64 degrees currently in leesburg. Gaithersburg, 65 in huntingtown, 66 towards fredericksburg. So most areas into the 60s. Nothing on the radar, and take a look at the satellite and radar together. Just a few clouds streaming on through, and take a look at the wider picture. This is satellite and radar, but theres no rain. Theres a lot of clouds towards chicago but no rain. The only rain, just to the north of the boston area, as our noreaster moves out. So that means that this weekend is looking good for some of those events. Some of those events, Veronica Johnson is in the storm center with more on how many events we have. And vj, the timing as well. Exactly. And its not just the events that are going to be going on, but the fact that our nbc family will be there too. So we want you to come out and join us. The weather so important. The walk to end hiv, a cause near and dear to our hearts for years. Participating in this. The forecast, folks, a very chilly start for us. Starting out in the mid to upper 40s as you come in. Chilly conditions, yes. Sunshine. But the kind of day where you dress in layers. Thin layers. Because that temperature will jump pretty quickly. From the upper 40s to the mid and upper 50s. By 10 00 a. M. , low 70s, were going to max out by the afternoon. And its going to get breezy too. So some of you may be pushing up your sleeves. And then, of course, on sunday, the Marine Corps Marathon. Same deal. A chilly start. But this time, its wind that will be with us early in the morning too. From 51 to 60 at 9 00 a. M. , along that route. Breezy conditions by the afternoon. 66 degrees. Again, we want folks to come out, a great weekend for doing anything autumn. And this weekend, doug, so much better than next weekend. Oh, yeah. That is for sure, guys. Ive got to tell you, you look at the cold numbers here, this is overnight low temperatures tonight. These could be highs next weekend. Ooh. 48 degrees for an overnight low in d. C. 39 in martinsburg toward winchest winchester. Leesburg around the 39 degree mark. The gold cup out there towards the plains, thats happening tomorrow too. 40,000 people going to watch the horse races, should be great for that tomorrow too. So get out there towards the plains and Fauquier County and enjoy that. A chilly start, a nice afternoon. But that low forecast impact, thats because of that chilly start to the day. You may need the jackets early. A high of 71 tomorrow. 68 on sunday. 70 on monday. Why not get any warmer. 79 degrees is what were going for on tuesday. We stay warm on wednesday ahead of another frontal boundary. That moves through with a high of 75. And much cooler thursday and friday. High temperatures move back into the low 60s. And right now as i mentioned, all signs indicating a very cold next weekend. So enjoy the warmth while it lasts. Thank you, doug. A single father and soldier killed in the terror attack in canada. Up next, a fitting tribute for a hero. And new developments in the case that involves officers attacked with a hatchet in new york. We may have more on the motive. Plus, the government is getting some help from elton john. Were coming right back. Tradingin or selling your car, truck or suv . Webuyanycar. Com takes the hassle out of selling in just 3 easy steps. One, get your free online valuation. Two, book an appointment. And three, pick up a check at your nearest buying center. Find out how much your car is worth at webuyanycar. Com tonight, canadian soldier shot and killed while standing guard at a war memorial this week is heading to his final resting place. By way of the countrys highway for heroes. A massive crowd came out today to give a salute to Corporal Nathan cirillo, his body transported to his hometown. A roadway often traveled by the convoys of fallen soldiers. The 25yearold was gunned down wednesday. A witness to the shooting said she ran to the corporals side as he lay wounded on the pavement and comforted him. I told him he was loved and that he was a brave man. And that he was a good man. And i said, just think of what you were doing when this happened. Just think, you were honoring others. Just think how proud that would make your family. The suspect died in a shootout with security guards. Investigators say after he shot cirillo, he hijacked a car, ran inside and began firing his gun. This weekend volunteers will be traveling from as far away as new england to help search for relisha rudd. The teams are driving from maine, joining the Guardian Angels to search for the still missing 8yearold. Rudd vanished in january. After she left the homeless shelter where she lived with the janitor. The volunteers plan to search northeast d. C. S. A. T. Scores are dropping in Prince Georges County. The new numbers reveal the average score last year was 1197, ten points down from the year before. Its also much lower than the national average. Which is 1497. School leaders say theyre trying to figure out what is causing this decline. The county has been pushing for more students to take the test each year. And they have been offering an s. A. T. School days, allowing the students to take the test free of charge. Right now at 5 00 tonight, a long road ahead after a woman is attacked by a dog. Now were learning about the extent of her injuries as well as why people she hasnt seen in years are trying to help her now. Just as one person beats the ebola virus, another gets ready to face it. Were going to take a look at whats next for the doctor in new york city. Reporter im Darcy Spencer in Prince Georges County. The lives of these two sisters killed in a violent crash are remembered and celebrated as relatives plan the future for the ten children they left behind. The story is coming up. Right now at 5 30, a long road to recovery. A woman viciously attacked by a dog and how one local community is joining forces to help her. Plus a family tragedy. Sisters killed in an accident. They have a lot of love and support around them. A lot of love. We have a lot of family. Each and every one of them. Find out whats next for the ten children left with no mother. And why the u. S. Government is teaming up with elton john. But first at 5 30, two big breaking stories. First the medical examiner in Albemarle County confirming the body found last weekend on a remote property is that of missing uva student, hannah graham. As you know, the alexandria native disappeared more than a month ago in charlottesville. And we are still waiting for details on how this will affect the case against jesse matthew, the man who is accused in her disappearance. Also breaking right now, were waiting for details after a School Shooting in Washington State this afternoon. Police there say a student opened fire at marysvillepilchuck high school, killing at least one other student before turning the gun on himself. Once we have those new details from police, we will pass them right along to you. But a house full of dogs, a chaotic calls to 911 and an officer opening fire. Tonight were learning new details now about a vicious dog attack on an area woman. She was housesitting for a relative when one of the dogs became aggressive. That woman now has an uphill battle ahead of her. But shes getting some much minnesota needed help. Shomari stone is live with more. Reporter first, let me say, this was a gruesome malling. Jill horvat was still under attack, and they had no choose, but they were forced to shoot and kill the dog. Well, tonight she is recovering with serious injuries. She underwent surgery to repair her ear and many of her friends and family have come together and what they are doing is raising money for her, because they say she needs help. Im devastated this happened to jill. Reporter franny sweeney prays her best friend jill recovers from her severe injuries after a horrific dog attack. She has devoted her whole life to the animals. And for this to happen to someone like that is devastating. Reporter the 54yearold was house sitting and watching her sisters 11 dogs on garrett park road in Silver Spring thursday. Suddenly, one of the dogs turned on her, biting her chest, neck and head. She lost her right eye. Sweeney has set up a gofundme. Com account to help pay for medical expenses that her Insurance Company will not cover. So far, they have raised more than 4500. Why does she need more money . Jill is going to need other surgeries. She has bills that are going to need to be paid from being at johns hopkins. Reporter right now she hopes jill gets the help she needs to make a full recovery. She wont have her eye, but shoal be able to function. Reporter now in case youre wondering, jill has been a housesitter and dogsitter for 20 years, and franny says her best friend that for some reason this dog snapped and that this dog liked her. But theyre trying to figure out what set him off. And if you would like to donate money to help jill, you can go to our website at nbcwashington. Com. You see that Search Engine at the top right hand corner . Type in jill and there you go. Go fund me. Com, the link is within the story. Live here in Silver Spring, shomari stone, news4. We have new video for you tonight showing a man who Police Believe could be responsible for a sex assault in Prince Georges County. They released this Surveillance Video just a short time ago. Earlier this week, we told you about a woman who was sexual assaulted along annapolis road in bladensburg. There is a 25,000 award for information. Last month, another woman was assaulted less than a mile away in cheverly, but police have not said if these cases are connected. New at 5 30, a maryland man is now charged with dui after this crash involving a Virginia State police officer. This was late last night along the inner loop of the beltway near the dulles toll road in Fairfax County. We just learned that trooper cp wilson was already on the scene of a crash when park of burtonsville rearended his cruiser. No one was injured. Police identified the deputies involved in a deadly shooting in Prince Georges County. They have a combined six Years Experience and were both assigned to the Domestic Violence intervention unit. Were told one of them shot a man after a confrontation inside a home along houston street here in suitland yesterday. That man later died. Both deputies are now on paid leave. Tonight another snag in the fight against ebola in the united states. Right now a doctor in new york City Hospital is the fourth person to be diagnosed with this deadly virus within the united states. And even though doctors are being praised for doing all the right things, the countrys biggest city is on edge this evening. Brynn gingrass joins us with an update. Reporter wendy, earlier this afternoon, the cdc confirmed blood samples taken from dr. Craig spencer yesterday have tested positive for ebola, making it the first ebola case here in new york city. The fourth in the country. Now dr. Craig spencer is at Bellevue Hospital here right behind me, and hes actually doing well. Were told by doctors hes in stable condition, and even on the cell phone, talking to family members. And as you mentioned, wendy, there are Health Officials that really credit his vigilance to his own health, since his return from guinea treating ebola patients in guinea. Were told he was very vigilant, checking his temperature twice a day to make sure he wasnt show symptoms. He first showed symptoms yesterday, late after really late morning, 10 00 to 11 00 in the morning of 100. 3 degree fever and immediately called Emergency Personnel and put into strict quarantine. And as you mentioned, Health Officials really credit him for that, because they say thats not only going to help his health, but also the health risks to others here in new york city, obviously, very densely populated city. But, of course, there comes a lot of criticism with that. We know that the doctor did travel to several areas, including parks, including a bowling alley, a coffee shop, during this time that he has been home since last week. And many people wonder, are they at risk. Well today at a news conference, Health Officials reiterated that, again, the only way people can contract this virus is through bodily fluids, exchanged from a person who has contracted the virus. So, yes, theyre trying to quell those concerns. But certainly everyone a little bit here on edge in new york city. Lets go back to you, wendy. All right. Thanks so much. A hatchet attack caught on video. Police still trying to figure out a motive. What they found on the suspects Facebook Page. And concerns about violence during fright fest. How six flags is responding to rumors and getting ready for a busy night. Welcome back to news4 at 5 00, everyone, im jason pugh. The hd woodson Football Team has had a huge voice in their program the last few years. Greg fuller has been one of the most respected coaches in the entire area, but his reputation took a major hit after reasonable going through the most difficult time of his coaching career. Get out there. Reporter since 1999, greg fuller has coached High School Football at hd woodson. Two years ago, the game he loved was taken away. Fuller was suspended by d. C. Public schools for playing an ineligible player. I try to do everything by the book, as far as the profession and coaches and it really hurt my family. Because they know im a straightup person. Been in this community 15 years, nothing but support from the community, from our coaching staff, from the building and the kids. Reporter last week, fuller was reinstated. He maintained his innocence, claiming he never knowingly played a student athlete that was ruled ineligible. When you set the exam example to them to be respectful and all of a sudden this happens to their coach, did i set the right example . I thought i did. Reporter time away from coaching has clearly left a scar. His players, though, havent wavered in how they view the man they call a father figure. He always stays on us until the first young man football is thats a privilege. So, like i said, he stays in the classroom and makes sure we do the classroom first. And then its football. We a definitely an important part of their lives because how we reach them and communicate with them. And we go into the community and make sure theyre being productive, positive citizens in our society. Reporter now during that twoyear suspension, coach fuller was still teaching at hd woodson. Now that hes back coaching, its almost like he never left. The program is doing great. The warriors are 71 this season. Theyll play wilson tomorrow afternoon. Jim . Wendy, back to you. Thank you. A family pulling together to support ten children after sisters were killed in a horrible crash in Prince Georges County. Up next, the people closest to the victims are talking about their enormous loss. What they have planned for the future of those children. Reporter im Kristin Wright live in Prince Georges County. Six flags and local police on alert after word of possibly more trouble at fright fest. What police have to say about what police have to say about it, coming up, next. Disgraceful. A personal attack from a desperate candidate. Thats how even Republican Leaders describe this false ad from. Ed gillespe. The accusations arent true. But they are exactly what you would expect from a d. C. Lobbyist, who made millions lobbying for Oil Companies. And enron. Who specialized in dirty tricks as a partisan operative. And now he is bringing them to virginia. Mark warner is working to solve problems. Ed gillespe and his attacks are the problem. A sorrowful celebration of life today as two sisters who died in an awful car crash two weeks ago were laid to rest. Those women are survived by their ten children, and as friends and relatives grieve, they promised to make a good life for those kids. News4s Darcy Spencer in the Prince Georges County bureau with that story. My prayer and my heart goes to the family that they can truly get through this. Because this is devastating. Reporter hundreds came to the mt. Caramel Baptist Church in northwest d. C. To say goodbye to two women, sisters, who were first and foremost moms. I wish the best for the family. I mean, its sad, but its nothing all we can do is pray. Reporter Tameika Curtis and Tiffany Wilkerson were among the five killed in a violent crash in oxon hill two weeks ago today. We have to be strong for each other, and be there for each other. And the kids. Especially the kids, the children. Reporter the women left behind ten children from an infant to toddlers to schoolage kids to teens. Relatives say there is a big family here. The children will be taken care. They have a lot of love and support around them. A lot of love. We have a lot of family. Each and every one of them. Reporter the women were sitting at a light on livingston road when another car rearended them. Two children also died in the car with them. Those kids mom was driving. She survived. A young woman in the striking car also lost her life. And im here to support my baby brother, renardo, he has two kids with Tameika Curtis. Reporter as the family plans for an unexpected future, they are grateful. From the east coast to the west coast, everybody has been pouring in donations, sending prayers. And we thank them for it. Reporter in Prince Georges County, Darcy Spencer, news4. Now coming up tonight on news4 at 6 00, the womans brother had some strong words for the driver of the striking car. So far, no charges have been filed as Police Continue to investigate. Six flags is stepping up security this evening over rumors that a brawl could break out at the parks fright fest. Earlier this week, Prince Georges County schools warned that violence could come in retaliation for a melai outside the park nearly a month ago. A 15yearold was hurt after he was beaten during that fight. News4s Kristin Wright outside six flags this evening with more on the steps the park is taking to prevent any violence. Reporter wendy, the principal of Suitland High School sent this message out to parents, warning them against coming to six flags to fright fest this weekend, because there was going to be trouble. Well, were told by Prince Georges County police, they thoroughly investigated, and found no sign that anything bad will happen this weekend. But still out of an abundance of caution, the police will have an extra presence here at fright fest this weekend. Six flags told us they will not comment specifically on the rumor about this weekend. But said they have taken these steps, increased security, visible and nonvisible security measures, surveillance in the Amusement Park and in the parking lots. And a designated zone for guest pickup and dropoff. The community has been concerned since a brawl broke out inside six flags and spilled outside the gate on Opening Night of fright fest last month. A 15yearold boy was seriously hurt, and had to be placed into a medically induced coma. This picture was taken shortly after the fight. Police tell us they are very optimistic that everything will be fine at fright fest this weekend. Live in Prince Georges County, Kristin Wright, news4. Kristin, thank you. The u. S. Government is partnering with elton Johns Foundation now in the fight to end hiv and aids. The music superstar and secretary of state, john kerry announced a 7 million joint initiative earlier today. Kerry says Johns Foundation has been especially effective in helping the fight along with the global lgbt community. If people get left behind, the disease will get left behind and we will face an enormous uphill battle. So this partnership were doing today is an incredibly important step to, again, ensuring the people in the future will be living an aidsfree society. The first project from this partnership will be in south africa. Now tomorrow morning, nbc 4 is taking part in a local effort in the fight against hiv. Our own eun yang and Aaron Gilchrist will be at the walk to end hiv and you can learn more by going to nbcwashington. Com. Just search walk to end hiv. Boy, a lot of things going on outside this weekend across our region. Lets get the latest from do you go and how its going to look out there. Normally, guys, when we have this many events, some affected by the weather. But this time, not really. The weather is going to be just about perfect for just about all of the events. Outside right now, a pretty nice shot as you look well off into the distance. You can see whats happening towards the washington monument, down towards the rest of the area. And a different Vantage Point here as we look across the rivers, we continue to see nice conditions. 70 degrees the current number. 66 at 7 00. 64 by 9 00. Dropping to about 60 degrees at 11 00 tonight. So a very nice evening. Storm team 4 radar is clear. No rain to talk about. And i think thats going to last right on through the weekend. One of those great events happening towards the plains and Fauquier County. That is the gold cup, about 40,000 people going out to watch the horse races this weekend. Going to be a very nice weekend for that. If youre headed out there, looking really good. Mostly sunny, simply mild or seasonally mild. Terrific weather during the day tomorrow. 66 to 72 degrees. We really are going to see temperatures above average. And theyre going to stay above average for the next couple days, too. Your fourday forecast showing 68 sunday. Average High Temperature around 65, 66. So still above average. We get to 70 on monday with plenty of sunshine. 79 on tuesday, and 75 on wednesday. This is going to be the warmest time that we have over the next couple days. So once again, with that 79degree temperature, nice and warm. It will be a bit breezy on tuesday. Those winds coming out of the south, helping us to get close to 80 degrees. Chance of storms late on wednesday. Thats where the frontal boundary, that front moves through and then we see much cooler conditions as we look towards the day on our look towards thursday and friday of next week. So thursday and friday, High Temperatures only in the low 60s. And then i think we get a lot colder than that towards next weekend. But were not talking about that cooldown now. Were talking about the warmer weather over the next few days. We do have a reason for you to go inside. This weekend the National Building museums great hall turning into a fashion mecca. Its the annual craft aware show that features wearable art from around the country. 50 artists displaying clothing, jewelry and their accessories. This is a juried show, so these collections are highquality. Its a good place to get a jump on your holiday shopping. This show runs all day saturday, and sunday. Eight bucks to get in, and all the proceeds fund the smithsonians research, conservation and Educational Programs throughout the various museums and the national zoo. Its being called an act of terror. Up next on news4 at 5 00 want tto tonight, the dramatic developments in the hatchet attack in new york. And at 6 00, reunited at the races. Ive seen guys that, you know, i actually, you know, have been in combat with. And just to see them again. Amputee war veteran gearing up for the Marine Corps Marathon. What this competition means for him. Have you seen the news about Barbara Comstock . First, the Washington Post reported, Barbara Comstock failed to report eightyfive thousand in income. Now, we learn, Barbara Comstock pushed a clients issues in the Virginia Legislature and didnt disclose it. Barbara comstock shepherded a trio of bills through the legislature and into law, but Barbara Comstock never officially disclosed that all the while she was being paid thousands of dollars. No wonder she hid it. He attacked a couple of Police Officers with a hatchet and tonight new york citys top cop is calling it an act of terror. Police say the man appears to be self radicalized, possibly inspired by al qaeda, and other terror group videos he watched online. Jonathan deets from our sister station in new york has more on the attack. Reporter without warning, the video shows him running with the hatchet and just out of frame, he hacks away at a Police Officers head. Moments earlier, a second officer had blocked an axe swipe with his arm. Then, the suspect is shot dead. Of the bloody 18inch weapon recovered next to him. Police officials identify the suspect as 32yearold zale thompson. There is concern this is tack is somehow terrorinspired. Police giving this case a hard look. Police Officials Say this Facebook Page belongs to the suspect, and has the image of a warriornd some islamic writings. The officer with head wounds was rushed into surgery. Four officers, all rookieses had agreed to pose for a picture with a photographer when the suspect attacked out of nowhere. I saw the cops and running down here and thats when i came outside and said something happened big. Reporter one stray bullet hit a 29yearold woman nearby. The mayor rushed to the hospital to check on the wounded and praised the officers for ending the attack quickly. We just pray for the speedy recovery of each and every one of them. Again, the nypd says preliminary information shows that attack appears to have been carried out by a lone wolf who is self radicalized. Also, that officer slashed in the head remains in Critical Condition after surgery but is said to be doing much better than yesterday. News4 at 6 00 begins with breaking news. A familys worst fears confirmed. Tonight remains found in abandoned property near charlottesville have now been identified as hannah graham. The university of virginia students disappearance captured the nations attention, and news4s david culver has been following it from the very beginning. He joins us now with the new developments. David . Reporter doreen, tonight Hannah Grahams parents tell us their daughter is coming home. The tragic confirmation comes nearly six weeks after the uva secondyear disappeared in charlottesville. Now the message across uv as grounds since hannah disappeared has been what you see right there. This is the universitys beta bridge, painted by students. You see what it says . Bring hannah home. And tonight that message realized. But not how anyone wanted this to end. Now all of this started six weeks ago. Hannah went out alone after dinner. This is her seen leaving her apartment through Surveillance Video. In the Early Morning hours of september 13th, we have seen this video, capturing her Walking Around the city of charlottesville. She was spotted in several spots and ultimately along the popular downtown mall, an outdoor pedestrian area. Police say abduction suspect, jesse matthew, was seen with her in that video. A text was sent to her friends and then nothing. Last saturday, october 18th, search crews find remains on an abandoned property. About ten miles from uva. And late today, police confirming to us that those remains belonged to hannah graham. She loved uva and the city of charlottesville and was very happy to return there after the summer break. Hannah had intended to pursue a career in public health. This is from her parents now. She wanted to help others. And it is