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Darren wilson for anything. At the other end, indict him for first degree murder. And then there is a long list of things in between. At this point, theres no word about any crowds having gathered or to watch a decision come down or to take part in any particular protests in that area. We know missouri governor, jay nixon, is in the st. Louis area at this hour. He was planning, as we understand it, to be to participate in a 6 30 News Conference. We dont know yet whether that was actually a part of this grand jury decision coming down. Obviously, were going to stay on top of this. Were going to keep digging for more information on this. Well bring that to you as soon as we learn new details. Jim and wendy. All right, Aaron Gilchrist. Our other big story right now, ready or not, like it or not, a winter storm watch just issued for parts of our viewing area. Yes indeed. Lets go to storm team 4 meteorologist veronica johnson. When and where and really . Yeah, really, i know. Hard to believ
In between those two things. Again, we anticipate that after the governor, jay nixon, makes his statement around 6 30 this evening, the st. Louis county prosecutor will announce what that grand jurys decision is. So it could come 7 00 or as late as 9 00 this evening is what were hearing. Of course, were going to continue monitoring this. Nbc news has reporters and producers on the ground there. As soon as we learn what the grand jury decision is, well bring you that here. If its happening during our newscast. And, of course, on nbcwashington. Com and all our digital platforms. Aaron gilchrist, thank you. Some local students are pointing to the situation in ferguson as they talk about police on their campus. And the issue at the university of maryland is the guns that the Campus Police are carrying. News4s derrick ward is live in college park with more on that. Derrick. Reporter you know, for years now, the pentagon has been selling off some of its surplus military gear at Bargain Basem
Skating, about you we only lasted for about 45 minutes when we are usually out for two hours. The cold weather is here. Not keeping folks inside. I talked with firefighters to see how they are preparing for the winter blast. This freezes up and could crack a line or something. It makes it inoperable. One place you dont want a pipe to burst is on the fire. They are preparing to drain the tanks on a colder weekend. We could shut off the valve that would make the onent and the drains and let the water out. The technician also showed us the warm weather gear. Gloves and body suits need to be able to stay outdoors for hours. We come out and start the fire on the coldest day. It will be hot and sweaty and it needs to be dry. They recommend the same for all of you working outside. The many players and hard labor can make you dehydrated. Just like the hot summer days they warn drink plenty of water. We found just about everybody bundled up for a walk with their dogs. Ellie even willing to give
The news at 11 00 starts now. First, the police are kicking keeping a close watch on a southwest d. C. Neighborhood after a 14yearold girl was shot on her front stoop. She was outside of her p street apartment when gunfire interrupted. Richard reeve is at metro police headquarters. It is alarming to see so many bullets on the ground. Richard yeah, we did not see the bullets, but we saw a lot of evidence markers, which indicate a lot of shots happened. One witness said she heard 9, 10 shots. The Police Report gives some details, but this had to be a frightening night in the neighborhood. The police have emergency safety lights up and extra units on patrol for a friday evening shooting left a 14yearold girl wounded. About 10 times. Richard regina evans was in her daughters peace street apartment when gunshots rang out. I hit the floor, grabbed my grandbaby, the dog jumped on the couch. Im grabbing him. Richard the gun man was shooting at multiple targets. Crime scene tape litters the gro