Welcome to the stream where your interactivity with us helps drive our conversation. He brings in all of your feedback throughout the show so we are talking about black History Month. Started by 1970, it turns into an entire month. And the purpose was really to teach africanAmerican History in the Public Schools but now, almost 90 years later, two questions really arise. Has it been effective in teaching africanAmerican History in the schools and has it enlarged part achieved its purpose . And the third question has emerged should we even be celebrating because allegedly we live in a post racial society. The proof some people say is the election of barack obama elected twice, the first black president , theres also oprah, theres also serena, and tiger woods and also selma the movie. Theres a lot of main stream integration that goes behind these iconic figures. So some people say even Morgan Freeman says we shouldnt celebrate because it is selfmarginal ideses based on the successes you
Killed in the line of duty in 14 years. It all started 6 45 p. M. Police responded to a drunk man with weapons with a rifle threatening no kill himself. When officers arrived he shot at the officers and gunfire was exchanged and an officer was hit and pronounced dead at the scene. The gunman is on the loose. Officers surrounded the area in an effort to fiend him. A massive manhunt is underway. Neighboring Law Enforcement agencies are helping in the search. Police believe the gunman may still be in his apartment. He has been identified as scott dunham a 57yearold man. This is a difficult day for us and our community. I can assure you the person responsible for this act will be apprehended. This strikes the heart of all of us in san jose and throughout the region. We will continue to do everything necessary to ensure the safety in the community in the area and to bring the assailant to justice. Now San Jose Police are not yet releasing the name of the fallen officer, but they do say he i
In the neighborhood and that from there several officers showed newspaper a house and that this may have been a situation involving the search team or s. W. A. T. Team trying to serve a search warrant. So a lot of different stories are playing out here on the street but without the Public Information officer coming here to explain what exactly went down its really hard to say but we do know an officer was shot and that there was an exchange of gunfire. Okay. You know, we are seeing video of the area and there are some shots in the area. You mention a plaza. Can you talk more about people being told to stay inside that sort of thing at this point as the search for the gunman continues. Yes. Really interesting because when we arrive we were told to go in to the center close to get to without being on center road that is a problem because thats in the middle of the scene. We went into the Shopping Center packed with people who were on the sidewalk and in the Shopping Center looking out to
Funeral home. Here is a live look at the police pro session headed from san jose to los gatos. Officer Michael Johnson was a 14year veteran of the force. Good evening, im dan ashley. Im ama daetz. Police cars lined up to lead officer johnsons body away from the crime scene. People have been leaving flowers and pictures outside. Officer johnson was the first to lose his life in the line of duty for the Department Since 2001. And were learning about the man who shot office the officer he work forward a local Community College strict. We have live coverage with reaction on the death. Yes. Lets begin with david louie live at the Police Department tonight. David, theyre stunned. The family is dealing with grief today. His wife, his father in seclusion for the day but we spoke with friends and colleague whos said he had the incredible skills to be a Police Officer and over 14 years in the Patrol Division he touched lives. The outpouring on social media has been supportive of the officer most
Has hired an attorney and they cannot reach her or anyone from her family. Police say if evidence indicates they commit a criminal act the Vallejo Police department will request state or federal charges. We do expect to hear more from Vallejo Police at 9 30. We will bring that to you live. Our reporting continues on twit why. Followus abc7newsbayarea. We will have more over on channel 7. Good evening. Im dan ashley. And aim ama daetz. Our other top story san jose honors a fallen officer. Dozens saluting tonight as family members escort the body of san jose officer Michael Johnson to a funeral home in los gatos. What weve learned is that the courageous work of officers there may have saved other lives. San jose mayor sam liccardo says the death of Police Officer Michael Johnson has led to the citys darkest hour. Flags are at half staff at the state capital and at the Police Station and city hall in san jose. Officer johnson, a san jose native, was the first to lose his life in the line