There, the sheriff says the suspect shot one person in the parking lot before going into the facility and shooting 15 people. The gunman was an employee. The sheriff addressed how officers ended the violence. Gunfire was exchanged between Law Enforcement and the shooter. And Law Enforcement shot and killed. Again, the shooter is among the dead. The Sheriffs Office has not identified him. They say he used an Assault Rifle in the attacks and also had a pistol on him. Well keep you updated as new details come in tonight. We are following breaking news out of uptown charlotte where in the past 90 minutes, channel 9 was there as police took this man to jail on charges that he killed his 82 yearold mother. We first reported erwins since then, Charlotte Mecklenburg police have been questioning him about this two yearold case. An Eyewitness News reporter, Dashawn Brown was outside Police Headquarters when Police Brought him out. Police say there are a will the of moving parts in this investiga
That is right. We will see lots of sunshine through the day today. If you are heading out early grab that jacket. Temperatures just updated. Were in the upper 20s from as well. Going through the afternoon sunny skies. If you are heading out to the krispy kremey you might want a jacket. The polls are now open in South Carolina for the democratic primary. Eyewitness News Reporter elsa gillis explains the strategy the two have been using trying to win this primary. We are down to two very strong candidate. And all voters hitting the polls agreed. I just kind of tie between two. Reporter dr. Karen kadrawski says that both vying for the vote. Hillary clinton has a song relationship with the African American community but senator Bernie Sanders has worked to solidify that vote as well. Hes been raveling around to historically black colleges and universities. Hes been appearing in a number of African American churches. Reporter but this past week clinton and her husband have made several appe
Meteorologist vicki graf is in Severe Weather center 9. Vicki, another nice weekend ahead. Reporter that is right we will keep lots of sunshine around. Its a clear start to the day and a little bit on the cooler side. If you are heading out early that jacket. Most neighborhoods below freezing right now. By 7 00 this morning, sunrise 7 00. 20s. A lot of sunshine expected today. Still going to be a little cool for this time of year though. Highs getting into the mid 50s. That is all thanks to a west, south westerly wind. Im tracking a major warmup getting under way. That is coming up ahead. Starting in less than an hour South Carolina voters will head to the polls for the democratic primary. Right now Hillary Clinton has a commanding lead over candidate Bernie Sanders in the state. Elsa gillless explains the strategy the two were using to we are down to two very strong candidates. Reporter and all voters agree. It will be a quick one. Im tied between the two. Reporter professor of Politi
Risking of ponding on the roads, but still umbrellas and raincoats a must first thing tomorrow morning. Tracking this system overnight, watch his updates tomorrow on Eyewitness News daybreak starting at 4 30 a. M. Breaking news, just in the past hour, Charlotte City leaders voted to approve a controversial nondediscrimination ordinance. Tonight, we have a team of reporters breaking down the vote, the heated debate and whats next. Lets start with blake hanson, he was there when nearly 140 people shared their concerns tonight. Blake. Yeah, that final decision, 7 4, and Council Members each had a chance to explain why they were making that decision, but an overwelming amount of time tonight was spent devoted to all the people that came out to speak their opinions on this. Most of the talk tonight was taken up by those people that came out. 140 people signed up to speak. 90 of those from c tap on the community, they would have a tough time doing so. By my rough count, about 50 50 50. Those
March 15 to june 7. Channel 9 was there in raleigh today for those last minute changes made after a federal court ruled the old maps were racially biased and therefore unconstitutional. The redrawn maps mostly impact district 12, which is county. This is going to create a lot of chaos and confusion. The primary date change only primary. The president ial primary will take place on march 15. Congresswoman elma adams is the incumbent, but she lives in greensboro. She is running. It says in part that quote, whether the election is in 3 1 2 weeks or 3 1 2 months, i intend to keep working hard for the people of 12th district in washington. Channel 9 also learned of new potential candidates who plan to run against adams or could. Malcolm lost the primary two against her in Mecklenburg County. He would be interested in running again. And former city councilman, michael barnes, is considering a run. The primary could also attract republicans who have a stronghold in north Mecklenburg County. Y