He cited the Church Shootings last month as part of his motivations for the violent actions today. He described himself as a powder keg ready to explode, and thats apparently what happened this morning when a reporter and a photographer he used to work wi with. We have reaction from his bay area family. Our thoughts and prayers are at this time with the victims family and with Wdbj Television family. Reporter a spokesperson for Vester Flanagans family read a statement in front of the home of flanagans sister in vallejo. It is with heavy hearts and sadness we express our deepest condolences to the family of Alison Parker and adam ward. We are also praying for vicki gardner. Reporter earlier, Virgil Barker told us hes known flanagan since he was a baby and saw no signs of what he is accused of doing in virginia, shooting a cameraman and reporter to death on live tv. He was very polite. Well spoken. Educated. I never seen it coming. Reporter according to barker, flanagan grew up in this h
Difficult for oakland. Reporter neighbors tell abc7 news the man was a regular in the neighborhood, often sleeping where he could. Sometimes, being combative with those trying to get him to move along. They could have tasered him. Reporter police say it was recorded by the officers body camera and theyre reviewing that as part of the investigation. Now, this is oaklands sixth Police Shooting this year, four were fatal. On august 12, 28yearold Armed Robbery subject nate wilkes was shot and killed. August 3rd, a 49yearold was shot and killed after wounding a sergeant with an ak 47. And june 6th, officer shot and killed a man after police say he went for a loaded handgun. Policing news from the peninsula. Emergency crews are on the scene of a small plane crash. This is the photo sent out on twitter by the Fire Department. Officials say the plane went down near shoreway road and holly street. Across the street from san carlos airport. The faa says its a single engine ultra light that crash
Officer shot and killed a man police say was attacking her with a bicycle chain. Good evening, thanks for joining us, im ama daetz. Im dan ashley. Police are defending the officer who shot a man who was attacking her with a bicycle chain. Ive been struck in the head by the suspect. That shooting brought out protestors in oakland. Laura anthony is live from Police Head Quarter was the latest. Laura . This is the fourth fatal officer involved shooting this year. Police say in this case, the officer, who was alone, had no choice. Some Community Members see it differently. Reporter this cell phone video shows minutes after an Oakland Police officer shot and mortally wounded a man police say just struck her with a metal bike chain. A metal chain is a weapon, no doubt. I ran out and seen a man on the ground. I see an officer on the side. Reporter Michelle Harris says she recorded this video. She looked like she had blood on the side of her face. Reporter the officer is in stable condition wi
People scrambling for safety. I was going down the street. I saw a group of women and and d children. About a minute to 30 seconds after that, i started hearing gunshots. It was probably five to ten gunshots. One after another, one after another. The suspect is now in custody. He exited the vehicle brandishing two handguns. The uniform Police Officer assigned to the first precinct confronted the subject and shot him in the abdomen. Emergency response officials are taking away victims on stretchers. Authorities have name the suspect as 29yearold Sayfullo Saipov from tampa, florida. Theyre responding to the act of terror. And right now, halloween is going on as scheduled. The San Francisco Police Department released this statement on the new york city terror attack. San francisco Public Safety agencies are monitoring the incident in new york city and are in communication with our state and federal partners. There are no known threats to San Francisco at this time. The statement goes on t
So theyre running. I hear one over the young girls say hee got a gun hes got a gun. At that point i turn around. Around 30 seconds to a minute after that i started hearing gun shots. It have probably around five to ten gun shots one after another. Very fast. Reporter police say the suspect got out of the vehicle with an imitation firearm and shot by Police Officers. He is now in custody. Driver of the truck, 29yearold male exited the vehicle brandishing two handguns. Law enforcement shot the suspect in the ab doe meant. Reporter police and the fbi are now investigating. Authorities have named the suspect as 29yearold saipov of california. Some of the bicycles involved in the attack are from saddles highlighted in San Francisco. Abc 7 news checked with blazing saddles, the general manager and told us his thoughts are with the people of new york. Lets continue or coverage now with abc christian sze. Lets similarity with that frightening video of the aftermath. You see a few bicyclists. A