First on 13. Deadly Mass Shootings seem to be a regular occurrence in america. Now president obama is launching a final year push on gun control. Once again, innocent people were killed because someone who wanted to inflict harm had no trouble getting their hands on a gun. President obama used his weekly address to announce the initiative. Hell meet with attorney general Loretta Lynch today to discuss options for tightening gun laws. Hes expected to take executive action without congressional approval, expanding background checks. The move has widespread public support. But some president ial candidates are already promising to reverse the action if they win the presidency. He knows that he cant get it through congress so hes just gonna try and do it by executive action as if hes king barack obama. All these executive orders hes gonna come out with tomorrow that are gonna undermine our Second Amendment rights . On my first day in office, theyre gone. The expected actions come ahead of
Support to the victims during their darkest hours. Jill Bernacki tip ceo in 2015 we responded out to over 14hundred scenes. Patranya Bhoolsuwan thats nearly a 15 percent jump from the year before. Bernacki says the number of people they serve at each call has also gone up 30 percent. She cites the valleys growing population for the jump in the number, and more First Responders who are aware of their service. Jill Bernacki tip ceo all of them if they had the time and the ability. They would provide that support because they are in the helping industry. But unfortunately they dont have the time to sit on the curb with that individual or hold that persons hands who just lost their spouse and we do. Patranya Bhoolsuwan but bernacki says its not always easy to find tip volunteers. So the search for those willing to step up is ongoing. Jill Bernacki tip ceo you have to have Something Special in you its not for the faint of heart. Kirsten Joyce the next you have to be willing to be on call fo
Tom, nicole we know now that suspect is expected to survive he was shot second suspect who witnesses saw also fleeing the accident scene where this chaos Holly Mcpherson 49 report and turned into a homicide investigation. C4 judy dickens 01 08 22 i came on in, looked wickham ave, near 14th street were two bodies men, shot to death. Figured it was somebody that just had an accident. When i get in people tell me theres been some shootings. Shocked. Police arrived around 11 am a witness told officers two men had fled the area. One of those suspects was found armed soon after in the 13hundred block of roanoke ave. An officer and sgt. Fired shots, striking him. The suspect was taken to the hospital the officer, and sgt, not hurt. C23 ofc. Mcpherson 13 51 10 we are looking for a possible second suspect we have a very vague description a black male with blue jacket. A witness who did not want to be identified told 10 on your side the two fleeing suspects had initially been inside the nearby s
Truck on wickham ave, near 14th street were two bodies men, shot to death. C0021 jim bradley 13 46 50 when i come back to go home, the street is blocked. I figured it was somebody that just had an accident. When i get in people tell me theres been some shootings. Shocked. Police arrived around 11 am a witness told officers two men had fled the area. One of those suspects was found armed soon after in the 13hundred block of roanoke ave. An officer and sgt. Fired shots, striking him. The suspect was taken to the hospital the officer, and sgt, not hurt. C23 ofc. Mcpherson 13 51 10 we are looking for a possible second suspect we have a very vague description a black male with blue jacket. A witness who did not want to be identified told 10 on your side the two fleeing suspects had initially been inside the van but police have not confirmed that. The search for the suspects forced four nearby schools on lockdown until about 1 pm. Folks in the Community Say enough is enough. C4 judy dickens
Athlete is fighting for her life tonight. Amber brown was found unresponsive in her nsu dorm room on new years day. Now, the school has come together to support her family during these tough times. 10 on your sides liz kilmer spoke with loved ones today liz, how is amber doing . Tom, nicole, family members want to keep ambers current condition private, but were told the basketball player and honor student is in the icu with a long road to recovery. We talked to her sister, a friend, and coach today they tell 10 on your side theyre having faith in a miracle. C2 coach clark 16 50 18 she always has a bright smile on her face, she brings a lot of energy to the team. A team now without a star player as 20year old amber brown, a forward on the Norfolk State University Basketball Team is off the court, fighting a different battle. C1 ebony 01 01 49 were just praying and hoping for the best right now. Ebony brown is ambers older sister, now, hoping junior honor student was found unresponsive i