60yearold woman from florida. Five others, including another american were wounded, but they are expected to survive. Police arrested a 19yearold somali man who migrated from norway. He selected his victims at random and believe he suffers from mental illness. The administrator of a fund for the survivors and family members of victims from the orlando nightclub massacre held the first of two meetings about how the money will be distributed. The fund raised 23 million from donations and all of it toward the victims families next month. 49 people were killed and dozens hurt when omar mateen opened fire inside the pulse nightclub in june. Steve Melania Trump tackling questions head on. How shes trying to clear up the controversy. Reporter another day, another controversy. There are reports Melania Trump was once an illegal immigrant. It stems from nude photos the would be first lady is strongly denying these claims, this as donald trump navigates whats considered the most difficult week o
Were shot and killed last night after giving a concert at the plaza live in orlando. Orlando police say the star was doing a meet and greet signing onto graphs and selling merchandise when she was shot about 120 people were inside the venue. A white male purse turned opened fire striking her. Authorities have as identified the suspect is 27yearold Kevin James Loibl from florida. Seen at the suspect had two handguns on his person. He had two additional loaded magazines for those handguns and a large hunting knife. Reporter police say after the suspect shot grimmie the singers brother tackled the suspect to the ground. Thats when police say the suspect killed himself. Unknown what his plans were for after killing christina but very heroic actions by mark grimmie for jumping in and could have prevented more loss of life. The singer personally. Grimmie rose to fame after appearing on the voice. She competed on adam leaves team. She was a youtube sensation. Thats how it started for her. As
Female party and Hudson River Park. Also forcing through city this weekend is a somber mood in light of the orlando massacre. Security is tight outside the stone wall inn. This is where modern Gay Rights Movement began and near where tomorrows parade concludes. Yes security is a worry. But its not the sole focus of this weekend. It is about being able to stand here. Fact that we can stand here right now have that not be a thing, thatses what we need to focus on. Thats what is most important. We met james and his boyfriend here at the stone wall. They will attend tomorrows parade with heavy hearts. Ward who lived in orlando was good friends with xavier one of the 49 people murdered at the pulse nightclub. James showed me a picture of them together thats james on far left and his friend on the far right. James does not want his friend and were going to move forward and hopefully the hate will stop. Hopefully the fear will go away. Hopefully somewhere something positive can be found in th
Reporter the bill means Police Officers would also be protected have protected status under the hate crime law which covers race, ethnicity, Sexual Orientation and religion. The penalties for assaulting a Police Officer would also increase. Christina sharon crowley, thank you very much. Joining me, Community Activist and businessman tony herbert and former nypd lieutenant and current criminal justice professor at dr. Darren porcher. Thank you for being here. Can i say darren and tony . Thank you for serving in our community. Never has a movement been felt so deeply as right here in new york. Detectives ramos and lu and black lives Matter Movement is coming up here. Does it divide or unite . Its always you have a sides. Very sensitive. When we look at the Blue Lives Matter bill, what is taken into consideration is a hate crime. What it does is it elevates something one degree. If we have an assault seconddegree, we would elevate to an assault firstdegree. The hate crime statute traditio
Reporter often regarded as quiet and peaceful, this family oriented neighborhood is tense. Everybody that ive spoken to, i have grandchildren that they come usually in the wintertime every day after school. And i know several other grandparents that are watching their grandchildren. And now they dont want them to ride their bikes because they have girls 12 to 17 and they feel theyre frightened. They dont want them to go walking home from school or anything. Suddenly everybody is children. Because this should never have happened. Not in this neighborhood. Reporter christina, at this time, police do believe that this attack was random. Police still investigating. Theyre hoping anybody with any sort of information comes forward. Back to you in the studio. Christina be watching and waiting. Thank you. In other news, today the chicago pd released video of a Police Shooting that killed an the wounded driver, 18yearold paul oneal, was handcuffed after a foot chase. The videos do not show onea