Reducing gun violence and today the talk in the south bay was about solutions at the local and federal level. The question what would help our communities move forward toward ending gun violence . Reporter whether it is street attacks, violence in the home, or mass shootings, gun violence is a daily threat in our communities. Today congressman Jimmy Panetta held a round table with local leaders about what can be done to stop or slow down the crisis. Were inundated and unfortunately it can lead us to be very overwhelmed. Reporter joined by Santa Clara County sheriff bob johnson who says applications for concealed carry permits have skyrocketed he would like a mandatory psychological exam for anyone trying to obtain one among other things. We can do better in safe storage laws making sure people that do have guns have them safely stored. Reporter the congressman touted the bipartisan Safer Communities act passed last year which added protection for Domestic Violence victims, Community Fu
London is one of the latest european capitals to welcome in the new year, with 100,000 people gathered in the city to watch the firework displays. It follows exuberant celebrations elsewhere in europe, you are looking at pictures of the river thames, you can see fireworks exploding over the london eye. Some 10,000 fireworks lighting up the sky ina12 10,000 fireworks lighting up the sky in a 12 minute display. And here we can see paris and the arc de triomphe welcoming 2018. Hundreds of thousands lined the shops the lycee at the arc de triomphe, nearly 140,000 police and armed soldiers have been deployed nationwide, security obviously very tight. Lets go to berlin, you can see the Brandenburg Gate eliminated for their fireworks, Brandenburg Gate eliminated for theirfireworks, thousands Brandenburg Gate eliminated for their fireworks, thousands of people watching. Eliminated. Illuminated. And now we are in athens, fireworks their lighting up the sky. Just over two hours ago, the firework
People across the world have been celebrating the start of 2018. In london, 100,000 people watched the fireworks display on the thames. Thousands of party goers packed the streets of edinburgh for the hogmanay celebrations. It follows exuberant displays elsewhere in europe, across the middle east and asia, all welcoming 2018. And within the past hour, the americas have started their celebrations. This report from Briohny Williams contains some flashing images. Over two Million People lined rio de janeiros copacabana beach for the 17 minute firework display one of the first major south American Cities to see in the new year as 2018 sweeps across the globe. Big ben bongs. The iconic sound of big ben strikes in london. The party began with 10,000 fireworks along the river thames. The skies above berlins Brandenburg Gate were lit up in every colour. The countdown in paris was watched by thousands at the arc de triomphe, as fireworks dazzled in the darkness. Perhaps one of the most spectacu
The officer discharged their firearms. Reporter police are not saying how many shots were fired or how many officers were involved but no officers were injured. They say the suspects gun has been recovered here at the scene. He was taken to the hospital where he did die. Oakland police wear body cameras, so theyre going to be reviewing the footage, as well as Surveillance Video from nearby buildings. Officer watson says this is the third officerinvolved shooting so far this year. She says the homicide, internal affairs and the District Attorneys Office are all investigating. Well have more details of the Police Department plans to hold a News Conference later this evening so well have more tonight on abc7 news. Live in west oakland, carolyn tyler, abc7 news. Thank you. An arrest has been made for two thefts of bay area news crews. The robberies happened as the reporters were following up on the death of kate steinle last month. Cornell bernard is live with the developments. Cornell . R
27th street where a chase that started in east oakland ended in west oakland and officers shot and killed the suspect. Reporter officers are still here on the scene. This is where a 24yearold oakland man was shot and killed by police after a chase from east oakland here, to west oakland. Sky 7 hd was over the scene where that insy kent ended but police are saying it began at 69th and international boulevard. He was driving that white car and tried to stop him, but they chased him through the city streets with speeds up to 50 miles per hour. They say their helicopter was helping them keep tabs on that 24yearold. Near 27th and mlk, his car collided with a motorist. He got out, and started to run. Authorities say he tried to car jack another motorist and that he had a gun. When the suspect was attempting that car jacking, officers noticed the suspect was in possession of a firearm. When officer as approached, the suspect took off, running. What we do know is that there was a confrontation