Davonte washington who was gunned down at the same metro station. The teen was shot while standing on the platform with his family on the way to get a haircut. Tonight residents and the Community Leaders are calling for Additional Police at this station. In terms of safety i would say we truly do need more of a police presence. I would ask metro to give special attention to deanwood. This is the second time in less than a month. Brianne we asked the police about that. They both had patrols stepped up in the system here within the metro system. Now, we do know police are reviewing the surveillance video. For the patrols we know also within the hour 6 00 tonight the Guardian Angels say they will be patrolling Deanwood Metro station. Reporting live, brianne carter, abc7 news. Leon all right. Thank you. Maryland lawmakers may have struck a deal to push noahs law through to make the d. U. I. Its named for Montgomery County Police Officer who was struck and killed last year by a suspected dr
Staff here train for. The big mass casualties. Luckily the children involved here, 22 in total all have minor injuries. We dont know what type of injuries. Take a look at the video. There were four or five ambulances and then the ambulance bus which carried a number of those children. The resources throughout the city were able to respond to other emergency call. We have a call here to obtain extra information and we will bring it to you when we get it. For now, reporting in northwest. Leon stay with abc7 for updates on the story. Even if you cant be by your television, log on to wjla. Com. Scribe to breaking news subscribe to break news alerts to keep you informed. This is one of the biggest weekends ahead in the d. C. Convention center and the possibility of protests will bring big crowds. Getting in and out of d. C. Will be frustrating. We have a roundup so you cant say you werent warned. Jay . Jay im in a primary Seating Location for the Cherry Blossom festival parade that will sta
Rearended to send the 60yearold man from new jersey out of control. Another mercedes hit the mercedes. The state police trying to piece it together. Whether or not he was at fault is under investigation. Tonight the state police say it is possible another vehicle that did not stop that touched off this whole terrible chain of events. Leon the over big story were following is 19 children and two adults rushed to the hospital after a School Bus Crash just before 3 00 at r. F. K. Stadium. The crash didnt look that bad but the injuries tell a different story. Brad its a they tell us that they and the police are investigating the accident. That is the poll that the bus driver hit. In all 22 kids, all of him students at Woodbridge Elementary School had to be taken to the hospital. They had minor injuries. More than half of the people on the bus were taken to the hospital. They believe the driver of the bus was trying to whip the bus around. They didnt see the pole or something and slammed in
There are members saying that will go with the tougher measure but it has to be put in writing. But half an hour ago governor larry hogan speaking in strong terms about his support for the bill. We are very frustrated. We want to make sure they dont screw it up and get it passed. It is an important bill. Brad strong words from the governor. He referred to a senator that was trying to add something to the bill. He seems to have pulled that back to get the measure through. It hasnt happened yet. The clock they have until midnight to get it passed. There is movement. Strong support from the top. In annapolis, brad bell, abc7 news. Leon all right. Thank you. Well see how it plays out. Meantime, developing now searching for the suspects after a teen because stabbed to death at the Deanwood Metro station this morning. Police released a photo of a person of interest hoping for answers. Stabbing happened near faregates but no word what triggered it. In terms of safety we need more of a police
Lot of signage. It all has to do with equal voting rights. In 1862, president abraham slavery. Nded now, d. C. Votes, a wellknown group in the city, has organized a rally specifically in front of city hall. We are going to talk to one of the organizers. This is the weekend before emancipation day when the parade comes through. Very symbolic. Yes, president lincoln looked around the district and realized there was something unholy and unjust going on in the nations capital, and he acted to end that. We are saying today that there is still something unholy and unjust. We are taxed without representation. The only way you can equal as american citizens is to be the 51st state in the union. Reporter thank you. In 1961, d. C. Was allowed to vote for the first time in a president ial election. Say pride is out of reach even though it is closer than ever. Be putlegislation will forward to put state head on the ballot for novembers election. Beginning at the imf and World Bank Headquarters tod