Violence directed gun violence directed at our police officers. Ive been doing this a very long time. Ive never seen us San Jose Police officers take so much gunfire in such a short period of time. Apartment complex residents called 911, which brought a swarm of police officers. Neighbor jorge chavez used his cell phone to show officers converging on the van after the initial shooting. We hear a gunshot, and we. At first we thought it was like a firecracker, but we didnt think much of it. And later we hear like two more gunshots. And then thats when i looked out to the kitchen window and i saw there was like a van with broken windows. Villarreal was eventually cornered by three officers, all three on the force. Three and a half years. Four years and four and a half years fired, hitting and dropping the suspect. This apartment complex was filled with people enjoying a warm sunday evening. Families, friends and children were safe one minute and the next in grave danger. What they did nex
This this devastating bus crash on their cruise ship vacation. Saved by the doorbell. How a popular app helped a family escape a house fire in the middle of the night. And a dangerous traffic stop caught on body cam. A driver speeding off dragging a Police Officer more than half a mile. Good morning, america. It is a big day in washington. Congress set to pass President Trumps tax cut. One of the largest ever. This will affect everyone. It certainly will. Lawmakers not getting a whole lot of sleep right now. It was a dramatic night on the floor just before 1 00 a. M. Eastern. Senate republicans passed that 1. 5 trillion tax bill promising the most sweeping changes in decades. And the president was up late watching it last night and, of course, he was tweeting conference this afternoon after the bill passes. Not a single democrat supports it and the public is skeptical but theyre about to score their first big legislative win heading into christmas on a high note and cecilia vega starts
Are racing to make sure security measures in place for the celebrations at the embarcadero. They will have more First Responders on duty than usual. It comes after the fbi stopped a Christmas Day terrorist plot planned for pier 39. We want the public to know that there are no credible threats. Its important that they see officers out there. There will be officers out there that you will not see because we will have a plain clothes presence as well. The San Francisco Fire Department says it will also be cracking down on illegal fireworks. Also, sign up for emergency alerts. You can enroll by texting nyesf17 to 888777. And the chp will also be out in full force today looking for anyone driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Maximum enforcement periods began on friday and runs through monday. During the same period last year, officers made more than 750 researchers arrests. Starting at 8 00 tonight, muni, ac transit and mvta are offering rides at no cost. Bart is still charging
Them. The parts are not hard to find, including unfinished lower receivers. This can be purchased onhien, at gun stores. It can be purchased at county fairs. Reporter the bureau of firearms and explosives says theyre legal to build in california. Iets not unlawful for someone to manufacture a homemade gun unless theyre in violation of state or local laws. Reporter several web sites are dedicated to selling the parts to build any firearm. In walnut creek abc7 news. Police are investigating an incident where an officer drew his gun on a man who wasnt accused of committing any crime. Take a look. It happened in front of the mans home. The Police Departments phones have been ringing off the hook since this video went viral. Vic lee is live tonight at city hall. Vic . Reporter well, there is more to this video that meets the eye. The so called back story. Someone who knows the person that shot the video told us there have been past contacts between police and a member of this persons family
Im dan ashley. Were going to explain what a ghost gun is in just a moment. This was a crime a weapon that surprised Walnut Creek Police. Here are two pictures of the people involved. We are live with details. Leanne . Reporter well, dan, Walnut Creek Police knew the two guns were homemade but didnt release that information until today. They wanted to make sure, they wanted to see where the parts came from and found out how easy it is to order these parts online. In late july, 21yearold scott showed up in this house in walnut creek shooting and killing 19yearold claire orton. Then using a second gun to kill himself. Both had been in a Relationship Police are not saying what prompted the young man to commit the crime. Police told abc7 news both handguns were homemade. Built by the 21yearold, who ordered parts through the mail. There is no indication anyone had a knowledge of what he was doing. Nothing illegal from the retailer standpoint of silling the parts. Reporter they can do it . Th