Iran in the morning that man we now know his name Joseph Castro and right behind me you can see cars are now blocking it that this is the entrance to the jail, this is where they bring the winner get ready to put people in so what happened is further down that ramp that you cant see but and that insurance behind me thats where all of the standoff originally and sue now this all took a bizarre turn of events were actually going to show you and deputies arrived here on scene. Well now we know that castro originally was being booked into jail and as they arrived here. He what manage while he was still in his hand cost to climb into the cargo area while still handcuffed to get access to the rear storage area where the deputy stored as weapons once he had the weapons several rounds were fired by castro. Thankfully, no one was hit. We also know that the deputies did not return fire. Now the deputy was able to get away to safety and call for backup. Thats when the gel was placed on lockdown t
Mission street as well and san pedro street at west mission street. So right now we know that they had those areas closed off still no word if theyve been able to open so were just going to soon that they are still closed this morning because they just were able to apprehend this suspect now again the agency said they were hoping for a peaceful outcome. And now theyre saying it exactly what happened but theres still many questions that we have one we want to know how that man was able to get free from being arrested again how he was able to acquire that weapon and shoot it all officers or deputies here at the jail and again theyre going to be sitting out more information in the next few minutes so well be able to update you even for now reporting here in downtown san jose. We know harvey kron 4 news rain. Were so glad that it ended peacefully but as you mentioned there are so many top of the list, how was he able to break free and get a weapon and im sure you be checking into that. Tha
Booked in actually while this all happened while he was still in handcuffs castro was able to get a hold of that deputies gun and thats when castro started shooting off rounds and that deputy was able to crawl to safety and get help he a call for backup and thats when you saw all these different agencies multiple agencies born appealing a crisis negotiators much line to contact and talk to a castro there. We do know that according to officials there saying that the deputies gun was properly store during all this the jail was on lockdown in the area near the lower Basement Parking lot. Was evacuated. But lets hear from officials everything that happened take a listen. All standard protocol for any officers or deputies that are bringing someone into custody is to a drive down the ramp into the secure facility. Secure the weapon firearms ammunition and tools inside of their patrol vehicle either in the trunk or the back in a safe location and then proceed to bring the suspect into the act
Quinton last december. I dont think a reduction of 8,000 people will create enough space, but i think its a good first step. The idea is to maximize space and protect those vulnerable. You cant have that kind of overcrowding and expect a good outcome when covid19 is raging in our state. Its a good first step and we need to do more to reduce our prison population and do it in a healthy and sustainable way. The releases will come on rolling basis. Those who are serving time for Violent Crimes, Domestic Violence or highrisk for committing a Violent Crime or have sentences requiring them to register as a sex offender are not eligible. At san quinton there are tents and beds in an extended area for those who fall ill. People are tested days before they are released. If they are negative they will be released to the jurisdiction. We are being notified of those inmates. Christie smith, nbc bay area news. We are breaking records we dont want to break. New infections and death. This graph shows
The crowd mingled along lakeshore average. Juneteenth is for examplely over looked. Its the day when slaves in texas were told they were free. It is now remembered as the day slavery ended in the united states. A view from the celebration from earlier in the evening. The big turnout near the lake. Cars and people jamming in the area. During a march this afternoon. Three people were arrested when they attempted to block traffic. Several people crossed the concrete barrier. 50 people took part in the protest. Traffic was delayed. There was a big rally at the port of oakland. The Longshore Union held a work stoppage so their message could be heard. The day began with a call for an end to racism in america. If we have to continue the friday morning protest was a coordinatedded work stoppage term longshoreman stand with black americans. This is an historic occasion, because this action on the part of the ilwu, the first tomb in American History an International Union comment rated. Its tomb