Out max and tom, and your families, and the other families of the tragedies for attending here, and for just your unbelievable dedication turning your tragedy into, hopefully, some positive action that can prevent tragedies for other families. It is just remarkable what so many of the families have done in reaction to so many of these tragedies, which really dates back to about 1998 is where we really had sort of the first directed attack. I know in your testimony, were talking about 710 shootings since columbine in 1999. In columbine, 13 people were killed 12 students, one teacher. 20 more were injured. Sandy hook in 2012. 26 killed. Two were injured. Parkland, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, 17 killed and 17 injured. The death and casualty toll was simply unbelievable, quite honestly. I grew up in the 50s and 60s. We were concerned about the nuclear holocaust. We would hold drills, and talk under our desks. We never had to worry about someone entering our school and opening
The title of this hearing is examining state and federal recommendations for enhancing School Safety against targeted violence. First of all, i want to welcome everybody to the hearing room. I certainly want to thank our eyewitnesses for taking the time, for your testimony, and in particular, i want to shout out max and tom, and your families, and the other families of the tragedies for attending here, and for just your unbelievable dedication turning your tragedy into, hopefully, some positive action that can prevent tragedies for other families. It is just remarkable what so many of the families have done in reaction to so many of these tragedies, which really dates back to about 1998 is where we really had sort of the first directed attack. I know in your testimony, were talking about 710 shootings since columbine in 1999. In columbine, 13 people were killed 12 students, one teacher. 20 more were injured. Sandy hook in 2012. 26 killed. Two were injured. Parkland, at Marjory Stoneman
Right . In terms of crimes, were seeing a decrease every month. Reporter the fatal shooting, the possible drug overdoses, plus incidents like this is where the residents are drawing the line. The person who lives at this intersection by the park tells us this is the second time a fight like this has happened in a matter of weeks before 3 00 p. M. On a sunday. Some people at the meeting said it has gotten to the point where they are scared to leave their homes. It is a group of 14 kids, many of whom are transients with pitbulls and i cant get through the street. I feel frightened and intimidated as does my daughter. I turn a blind eye all over this naked, so it is not just getting the cops out there, it is opening your eyes. Is there anything beyond more services, more police . That is basically what has been prepped for years. Reporter but the answer to that is complicated. So what we find to do in this case is a combination of law enforcement, when appropriate, and getting those peopl
Wusa 9 app north of warrenton crossing route 17 heavier showers towards Prince William county, southern louden and south of quantico a couple showers. Temperature wise upper 60s low 70s you are not going to move much keep in mind we have a lot more heat building, which will start tomorrow be back in a few minute s with that full seven day forecast. Thank you. Despite the gloomy wait tore capitol fourth concert and weather, capitol fourth concert and 4th of July Fireworks are a go. The latest on all the Independence Day festivities i see you have lost the umbrella for a little bit. Reporter thats right and the music is going right now, just last half hour it stopped raining so certainly that is the good news and people are here and they are starting to pick out their spots on the lawn, to watch the fireworks earlier today, people started celebrating the holiday with a parade, no [ music ] reporter a parade to celebrate americas birthday. [ music ] reporter red, white and blue on everyth
The tornado watch is in place until 8 00 a. M. But look at the see veer storm reports stretching across the gulf coast into even into the pan hand courtesy of a cold probability thats spawning the severe weather. The worst of it is we are starting to see favorite weather move into Broward County, lighthouse point, oakland, sun rise, day i have, south west ranchs and portions that will continue to spread south ward across of south florida. We can see strong storms as we have a Southern Breeze and also warmer temperatures, low to mid 70s. The stormiest part will be for the first half of the day, we will see warm, windy conditions, more on the rest of your forecast ahead. Lets check on your traffic. We have the first accident of the morning we will show you i 9 anorthbound and southbound lains looking god in this spot, just a busy drive in northbound and southbound. Thats the northbound side of i 95 where we have an accident this morning. It is around broward boulevard. Be careful there i