President the first time we asked him if this day was coming. Will you visit cuba ininour final two years as president . You know, i dont have any currt plans to visit cuba. Reporter not ruling it out . Well, lets see how tngs evolve. Reporter after that first inrview, we brought you to cuba. Driving to find the former u. S. Embassy here, stripped of itit title and shut down after fidel castro took power. At the time, cubans, aware of the growing tensions, ling up before the embassy could close to applyor american visas, the wait list months long. But outside the old embassy this past year, we witnessed the first signs of the thaw. You can see the heavy security behind me, the officers on the corner here. We were here as members of the u. S. Delegation arrived a short time ago, because there is great hope that this will soon become the u. S. Embassy again. And tonight, the embassy is now open again, and ononis first night here, it will be among president obamas first stops. Cuba, on av
Alex marquardt, abc news, brussells. A sheriffs deputy is dead and another wounded after a gun fight north of indianapolis. The two trying to serve warrants for a drug related offense when they entered a mobile home. Knocks. Suddenly shots rang out. Both were wounded. The suspect was killed. They got inside the residence and they were met with gunfire. So we planned for it. But youre never fully prepared of course, for that situation if it is truly is unknown to us. Deputy carl koontz was roush rushed to the hospital where he lauter died. He leaves behind a wave and son. Sheriffs sergeant jordan buckley remains in the hospital. Schools in boston and southern new england arent taking any chances ahead of a spring snowstorm. Theyve already called off classes today. The storm is expected to just graze the new york city area except for eastern long island where several inches of snow boston is already bracing for a miserable commute this morning with 1 to 2 inches of snow per hour expected
The details on the suspects and problems it s caused for residents. Lisa but first, we re live on breaking news in fairfield. A construction crew hits a gas that set an apartment on fire. Good afternoon, i m mark hayes. Extra crews have been called to to the get the flames under this is happening now at an apartment building, near 46 that where we find wlwt news 5 natalie clark, with the latest on the situation. Natalie, good afternoon. Natalie good afternoon. They have been fighting the fire for over an hour. It s happening right behind me, this is the area of the apartment complex where they are focusing on it. Just don t to go, the refuge just moments ago, there were huge flames. They were able to get the gas line shut off, finally. The car came in just an hour ago, here are the villages at wildwood apartments on woodstock drive in fairfield. The gas line ignited here behind there was a construction crew working here on the premises. They say once the gas line s in pine tree on fire
On camera. And tonight, trump fires back. Images coming in from the scene tonight. A Police Officer shot and a young father, less than three years on the job. A second officer wounded under fire while serving a warrant. And as spring arrives, the winter storm warnings for millions as we come on the air tonight. Up to eight inches of snow in some places. Good evening tonight from havana, cuba, where history has jusy been made. President obama touching down, landing in havana, the first president to visit cuba since Calvin Coolidge in 1928. While were here, we will have an exclusive interview with president obama, and he will meet privately with the cuban in a televised speech. The first family is here. The cuban people are welcoming them with open arms. As many ask back home, how far will be president go with what he says, about a communist government and human rights . And about the freedoms of ordinary cubans . President obama landing here in cuba late today making history. Just 90 mi
Camera shutte greatly policed. Reporter s. W. A. T. Teams found the suspect dead. Its scary. You never know. You never know. You know . Two weeks ago waving at him. Reporter Sergeant Buckley remains in the hospital as state police pick up the investigation into what went so horribly wrong. Cluck sivertsen, abc news, new york. Now to the race for president. Donald Trumps Campaign saying its going to beef up security that comes after a couple of violent incidents at trump events over the weekend. On saturday, in tucson, arizona, a protester was sucker punches and repeatedly kicked by a trump supporter. Also, Trumps Campaign manager was seen grabbing a protester by the collar. At an event in palm beach, florida, last night, trump placed the blame for the violence on protesters. I dont even call them protesters. I think theyre professional in many cases and had he see whats happening with our campaign. Because we will beat hillary so easily, folks. Were going to beat her so easily. At that