The 19 year old replied yes, sir. There are no winners in this situation. It was a tragic incident and reflected in what seemed to be the remorse of this man coming forward and taking responsibility for his actions. Reporter ellis lawyer says his client is devastated and filled with remorse. Ellis was a recent graduate as were two teens who died in the violent crash. Alex m erk and calvin lee. The papers of alex issued a statement, calling the plea bittersweet. They wrote, while it relieves us from having to endure the endless pain of sitting through days of trial, it drives home the cold hard fact that our son died at the hands of human being. Sentencing guidelines for this case are between 3 months and 8 years, thats not binding. Ellis could face up to 10 years in prison on each count. Coming up at 6 00, we will bring you more from the merck family. Ellis will be sentenced on june 3rd. We posted the familys statement in entirety on the website, you can read it also on the wusa 9 app.
Right now at 10 00, Winter Weather is heading our way. Were talking freezing temperatures, rain, even snow showers. Plus, a tragic death of a ninemonthold girl. Tonight a maryland daycare provider is charged with her murder. And the nationals fan who changed his entire look. A lot of people say when are you going to shave this. And its all because of a pact he made four years ago. Your news starts right now. Were beginning tonight with some breaks news just in to the news room. A 7yearold child has been shot in southeast this evening. It happened on heartford street in southeast. We dont know how it happened or the condition of the child. We have a crew headed to the scene we will keep you posted and bring you the latest information as it comes winter wont go away. Most of the area is set to go under a freeze watch or a freeze warning for tonight. Some of you may even see some snow showers this weekend. Gwen tolbart has our bh weather alert tonight. I never thought i would be saying th