Chief from the Fire Department to see how it unfolded. People who live out here could see the big plume of black smoke billowing from miles away. The report of the fire was that one of the Engine Companies doing an inspection, they saw the column of smoke and we were on scene in a short amount of time. First report from them was at 11 07. When they arrived on the scene, they had heavy fire conditions coming from the twostory building. Everyone was able to get out safely before crews arrived. There were people redirected to come out of the building and relocate across the street. Theres quite a bit of stuff in their garage. I dont know if they were hoarders or whatever going on, but it makes it difficult to get in and fight the fire. Its quite a safety concern for officers looking at the housekeeping of the building. You have to imagine if a firefighter was in that environment tripping over hazards, running into piles of debris or stuff, its a safety concern. They did a good job. These
It was like almost that protection, too. Seen here with her dad, she says he was the family protector. No sacrifice was too great. He ate fish sticks and apple sauce for ten years. Reporter the family watched as his coffin was laid inside. He will be laid to rest friday. What brings me peace is knowing where my dad is. And knowing hell never leave. Reporter she says theyre praying for the suspect. Today, police turned the case over to the district attorneys office. Well file all appropriate charges. Reporter according to military records he served in the army from 2004 to 2009, deplaying to kuwait in 2005 and iraq, in 2006. His neighbors have said he suffered with ptsdrelated issues. The family says theyre focused on forgiveness. We have to love what god loved. Today we learned a second officer with deep ties in the community passed away. The Pittsburgh Police department is mourning the loss of officer donny peerman who died after chasing a shoplifter. Janet oh is live with the example
Surrounded by the salutes of his brothers in blue, the body of Richmond Police officer gus vegas was solemnly transported today. He will be laid to rest on friday, two days after his suspected killer, a man who called him dad, faces his First Court Appearance for the crime. Good evening, thanks for joining us. Im ama daetz. Im dan ashley. Traffic was stopped as Police Escorted the casket from the coroner to the mortuary in vallejo. Reporter nearly all of officer vegas family was here in support. Its likely some family members may be at robert vegas court appearance. They tell me the man accused of shooting and killing the officer is like family. Having survived what family members say was one of the mostdifficult days of their lives, the journey began in fairfield, he is Supreme Courts guided a vehicle to sky view memorial lawn in vallejo. It was like almost that protection, too. Seen here with her dad, she says he was the family protector. No sacrifice was too great. He ate fish stick
We have a big announcement from ginger zee and little adrian training for this moment for months. Now theyre joining us live with news you dont want to miss. Its right here on gma. Come on. Ah you did too when you saw baby adrian. Oh, we cant wait to check in with ginger and sweet little adrian. And big day for adrian. Today is his twomonth birthday. Two months. Happy birthday. Were going to check in with the family a little later. Other big headlines. The race for the white house now reaching the vatican. Donald trump and the pope in a war of words. Our terry moran was on the plane with the pope and well get to all that in a moment. An electrifying moment. Well begin with that terrifying chopper crash in hawaii. It went down with five tourists on board. A 15yearold passenger is in Critical Condition this morning. Well talk with two men who after this report from our Kayna Whitworth in honolulu. Good morning, kayna. Reporter yeah, george, good morning to you. That tour helicopter, i wa
Christie is endorsing his former republican rival donald trump. There is no one who is better prepared to provide america with a strong leadership that it needs, both at home and around the world, than donald trump. Reporter trump returned the love on the campaign trail in texas today. Hes been a spectacular governor. Hes been just a wonderful person. Reporter kinder words after a nasty fight with senator marco rubio during last nights debate in houston, texas. If he builds the wall the way he built trump towers, hell use illegal immigrant labor to do it. Reporter rubio continued to take aim at trump today. He called me mr. Meltdown. Last night in the debate during one of the breaks, two of the breaks, he went backstage. He was having a meltdown. It got a little testy. I think thats probably good for television. Reporter political analysts establishment candidate, would endorse an outsider like trump. Christie had sharply criticized donald trump as lacking the credentials he needs to l