We learned the age and identity of the victim, he is 34 year old matthew bates. We understand that the homicide beating with multiple suspects, we have some video we shot from earlier this morning. Police were called here at 2 15 this morning. The victim is from australia. There was a verbal altercation that turned physical, emergency crews rushed the victim to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Investigators are following up on what they said are strong leads. There have been several people detained regarding this incident and our homicide investigators are looking into them right now. Reporter the information is from the San Francisco Police Department. The victim was a 33 year old from australia. You may have noticed that tara is down the street working on the story, we hope to have more deals on the investigation as the day continue. San Francisco Police said they have speak with whom they are speaking and there may be video cameras in the area which may have captured the i
Dangerous spaces by failing to maintain safe living conditions. Its an important day for the families of those killed. Reporter attorney Mary Alexander represents 11 of those who lost loved ones in the ghost ships. The families are seeking justice and very pleased there have been criminal charges filed against two of of the people who contributed to the fire. Reporter if convicted they face up to 139 years in prison. In oakland, laura anthony, abc7 news. The fire, december 2nd, 2016, killed 36 people making it one of the deadliest fires in oakland history and state history. Two days later the d. A. Launched a criminal investigation into the fire. On january 23rd this year, lawyers for their client should not be held responsible. Coming up at 5 00 we will have reaction of families and at 6 00, we take a closer look at the raid and arrest of deri derickalmena in lake county and exclusively his First Court Appearance. Antolin garciatorres spared Death Penalty in the murder of sierra lamar
Cabins. They look like bunk beds but more luxurious. Look at the picture of it. It is right here in our parking lot. This bus travels from San Francisco to l. A. And also back. Ask it is 115 each way. Coming up later on in the program you will take us inside. Yes. I will show you inside. A lot of people making summertime plans. Maybe this will help you finalize them. How long will that trip take . I have a feeling it is for the young single folks. Yeah. I just have this feeling. We will check it out coming up on the 9. Glad youre with us. Mike mibach enjoying another day off. Alex savidge is at my side. Good to be here. Incredible pictures from a huge fire that struck in the middle of the night in a downtown part of lafayette. The overnight fire wiped out a building and destroyed at least nine businesses. Establishments including a popular Italian Restaurant and the chamber of commerce as well. The building was in flames when firefighters start arriving at the scene. This fire at lafay
And that stems from policies that have been adopted over the last several years that officers believe tie their hands, with respect to doing their job. Reporter she gave examples, as of january juveniles cant be cited for fare jumping. Bart recently passed a sank shoeary policy, and the police have shanktuary policy, and the police have another policy. They fear of being rep remanded for use of force, there is an awful lot of paperwork that occurs, these are the things i am hearing from the officers. Reporter the chief says he is hearing more optimistic news. What i have been getting is a lot of positive feedback in what the future holds. Reporter bart board member, allen, said the department should study why few are applying but the chief wants to focus elsewhere. Because somebody applies doesnt mean they are qualified. I want to spend time and effort on the back end and really compressing our processes for recruitment, testing, and hiring. Reporter if anyone out there is interested i
A witness was on the ride and saw what happened. I think somebody dropped a cell phone. Then some guy went in front of the first flight deck. He got dragged 10 to 15 feet. A park employee did go to the hospital with traumatic injure is very and a visitor was taken to the hospital with a hand injury. A spokesperson says the ride will remain closed until all safety avenues are explored. Investigators do not think the ride malfunctioned. This isnt the first time theres been an accident like this one at great america. In september 1998 Mexican National reynoldso robles was killed at the same coaster called top gun. He climbed over the security fence to get his wifes hat and was kicked by a rider. Hutchins, texas. Officers believe a man suspected of firing into Dallas Police headquarters has been shot to death. The sound of gun fire erupted after midnight. Take a look. The vehicle described by witnesses as an armored van deliberately ran into police cars before backing up and starting a pol