Didnt end up stealing it. We found her at the same bus stop today. He should feel ashamed of himself to take advantage of a pregnant young lady like that. She didnt deserve that. She said this is a busy street. And she wonders why someone didnt stop to help the pregnant woman. Shes a human being and deserves to be protected. I dont understand why anybody would do something so vicious to anyone much less a pregnant woman. Reporter everett is disgusted the woman was attacked steps away from a church. It wasnt open at the time. But everett said its a symbol of love and what the attacker did was pure evil. Why would you attack somebody so helpless, so obviously pregnant. That could have been your mother, your kids. Reporter that woman lives a its a walk she wont make soon. Shes getting much needed rest for herself and her child while police try to find the suspect. Live in west charlotte, ken lemon, channel 9 Eyewitness News. Now to our other major story tonight. The race for the president
But crime and violence are still increasing. Its a problem that weve investigated for months. Eyewitness News Reporter mark becker poured through the more than 100 page report to break down these new numbers. Alison, this report gets into interesting details. For example, seven guns found in Charlotte Mecklenburg schools in 2014 15. Also 258 School Personnel were reported assaulted. But it also suggests that one of the strategies theyre taking to work with discipline problems here is working. The report addresses crime and punishment in the classroom from just about every angle. Over all the number of crime reports was up 2 last year. Shortterm suspensions, ten days or fewer were up 5 . While longterm suspensions, 11 days or more dropped slightly by 1 . Here at Charlotte Mecklenburg, the number of crime reports rose by 14 . While shortterm suspensions and longterm suspensions more than tripled. Up 318 . And once again, a large percentage of those suspended here and across the state las
When i am the president of the united states, we will confront the challenges of our times. Rubio fighting hard for an upset second place finish or better. Get out of bed and caucus and donald trump, long man in the lead gave his wife melania the mike to close the deal in iowa. He will be unbelievable for republicans, well expect to see those results soon after 7 00 tonight. For the democrats, it can take a little longer. Oftentimes those caucuses unfold like a game of red rover with them trying to sway people over to their side. Lana zak, des moines. This is the moment right here that those president ial hopefuls have been waiting for. Months of hitting the campaign trail and fiery debates come down to this. Tonight marks a shift in vote 2016 with Iowa Caucuses, president ial hopefuls, Hillary Clinton and donald trump coming out on top in the latest iowa the democratic race is a close one with clinton taking 45 of the vote to Bernie Sanders 42 . Trump is leading in the Republican Part
Reporter the group organized san standup sunday. Washington Street United Methodist Church was one of 1000 washington Street United Methodist Church was one of 1300 congregations that participated. During the service, nine bells rang out to recognize the members of the emanuel ame shooting in june. What happened in charleston is what motivated me to move forward. Reporter they said they are not trying to take away anyones rights to bear arms but they want it more difficult for the wrong people to own a gun. We want to build a go out and walk in the night without being scared of being shot by someone. Reporter they said the best way to honor those lost is to demand change and make something good out of every situation. Gun sent day and the Columbia Library on sunday. If you would like to sign up or hear more about these events and get information on done report, click the link on our website at wac w ach. Com. Authorities are still on the lookout for this man. Zachary lee reeves. They w
The columbia chapter and says stand up sunday is meant to raise awareness. If your background check is not complete or if you are just a kid and find an unlocked gun in the house, this is dangerous. This could be a tragedy. Bryant and sullivan took their stand at washington street United Methodist church, one of 1,300 churches participating in the state. Dr. John evans led the service there and hopes the talk will inspire listeners to join in. Were trying to keep things real simple. The first thing is to try to get our state house and our governor to begin to get serious about background checks. Bryant says his son and the other victims lives will not be in vein because theyre now the very reason why change is coming. With this approach, its not only saving one life, but many lives as a result of what happened. Colby gallagher news19 wltx. 3 currently theres a bill in change the waiting period for a criminal background check from three to 28 days. 3 3 it has been a dry and mild weekend