The way to the scene and will bring you live updates throughout this newscast. Just this morning a woman was shot and killed after aiming a shotgun at police. Police responded to a call this morning just before 6 am of a suicidal woman. A Crisis Negotiation Team went to the scene to try to convince the woman to comply with police. The woman refused and later came out of the house with a shotgun. She attempted to shoot herself by putting the gun below her chin but she could not pull the trigger. She then turned the gun towards the officers. At that time she raised the shotgun and pointed it at the officers nearby. At which time two of our swat snipers fired. The tactic medic was on scene and attempted to provide medical care. However the female was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the officers will be released after fortyeight hours. The night before the debate republican president ial candidate donald trump rallies supporters. Trump just thousands at the westgate casino re
This morning fox 5s Ophelia Young is live at the scene wiht the latest. Yesterday and today are the coldest mornings weve seen this season so Homeless People keeping warm the Fire Department says its possible this is what led to the fire. Hope kwon owns this building on 3rd and imperial hope kwon owns this building on 3rd and imperial downtown this window was clear before and we blocked it last week. Before she blocked the window, she had a clear view of the vacant motel across the street. The kids go up and down and kids go in and out of the parking lot around the building so i called 911. It wasnt the first time she complained about the homeless in the motel. She wasnt surprised when the shuttered motel caught fire monday morning. Nat sound this is video from the first fire a year and a half ago. It was caused by squatters or Homeless People seeking empty building for shelter. They left the motel then but during a recent inspection the Department Found more evidence of squatting. The
Strong Police Presence at the hospital guarding entrance. Where to stay on site through the evening. For the latest on the officers condition. And the gunmans. Stay up to date. On fox five vegas dot com it was about a half hour ago that we learned the suspect was arrestd. Lets go to rachel moore. Where today near las and pebble with what we know now. Will resume shortly closed captioning closed captioning will resume shortly closed captioning will resume shortly closed captioning will resume shortly closed captioning will resume shortly closed captioning will resume shortly metro police say officers. And led the man who shot one of their officers. And led them a six hour been captured. Continuing our coverage. We go to our newest fox5 member cyndi lundeberg. She joins us live from outside the Southern Highlands golf club. Where the suspect was shot. Closed captioning returning to our top story tonight. An officer is said to be talking and in stable condition after being shot this morni
Good morning im Cassandra Jones with fox5. The showers are expected to arrive late this morning gradually increase to widespread rain by this afternoon and evening with rain continuing overnight into wednesday morning. We could get around a quarter to a half inch of rain through wednesday. We have several winter storm advisories for the mountains for snow levels dropping down to 5000ft with 26 inches above 5000ft with 612 inches of snow above 8000ft. Highs are expected to stay in the mid 50s with lows in the low 40s. Another shot of rain will be with us on thursday with slight chances into friday with highs dropping into the low 50s friday through the weekend. Traffic solutions here is a look at your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps here are your photos for the day back to the news desk. Metro releases recent officer involved shooting. Pol
Standing by their actions. The man who was shot and killed is 23 year old Keith Childress. He was visiting his uncle in las vegas. An arrest warrant was issued for his arrest after he failed to show up for court in arizona. His family says that doesnt mean he deserved to die. Drop the gun drop the gun whats to drop theres no weapon so whats to drop there sno gun in his hands the family of Keith Childress watches the last moment of the 23 year olds life. The family says they asked they see the entire video but the Police Department said no. The video released to the public shows just before shots were fired by police. We are actually completely outrage on december 31 metro Police Sayjust after 2 pm they were called in to assist in trackng childress. Metro says childress missed his last court date and they believed he was on the run. They were told he was wanted for attempted murder. Metro says they were also told he might be armed. It was reported to metro by the us marshals that the ca