Gus was as awe thencly a great human being as you are ever going to come across. Reporter officer vegas shot and killed in his vallejo home around 4 30 am. It happened after an altercation involving his daughter, her 6yearold son and the boys father who had a gun. The suspect who was identified as robert vega, 30 years old, fairfield, was fled the scene with the grandson. Reporter Police Tracked vega to his apartment in fairfield where he gave up and turned over his son without incident. His neighbors were shocked to hear he was arrested for murder. Every time that i have always seen him, hes always been a good dad. Reporter vallejo neighbors were equally stunned. They say robert vega car was of times parked at officer vegass home. I think they all had a great relationship. I think something must have just went really sour. Reporter the flag were his lowered to half staff at Richmond Police headquarters where fellow officers were speechless. We are still just in shock. Honestly i am no
Two victims in critical condition. Police are asking people to avoid this area because it is an active investigation. Well have updates tonight on 7 news at 11 00 and get breaking news alert any time just activate push alert on the free news app. Good evening. Other top stories tonight. Man who was arrested and charged with the shooting at twin peak over the wean has a long rap sheet. Thinks the newly released mug shot of the man. Hes accused of shooting three people at twin peak sunday morning killing two of them. Vic lee has more. Reporter he had the gun in his hand and pointed itnkx straight at robert. You heard jessica and robert tell us yesterday about their horrific experience early sunday morning at twin peaks. How armedov 51 man car jacked te suv after shotting three people here. Today the two fresno tourists were asked to identify÷ richard contreras. Suspected gunman who they saw the gunman up,w close and personal. Reporter we locked eye when he turned around and pointed the
Showers at our nbc bay area studios here in san jose. But some heavier rainfall on the way. Its not only the wet weather right now but the wind weve been dealing with. Sustained winds out of the south. 15 to about 25 miles per hour. Were continuing to track this storm system and the heaviest tonight thats all throughout this hour. Ladies . Thanks, jeff. Speaking of that wind it has been whipping up some problems. Dashcam video shows a strong gust knocking down a side along the Santa Cruz Mountains today. As the Stormy Weather returns, fema has a stern wantirning fory area homeowners. Elyce kirchner has an important message. Reporter the rain just started pouring down here. With all the record rain weve been experiencing, a Record Number of californians have actually signed up for Flood Insurance policies but fema is warning its just a drop in the bucket compared to how many people should actually be signing up. Lets take a look. Reporter rene is getting a quote to trim four large trees
Light spotty sprinkles that get heavier throughout the day. A close look shows showers just south of santa rosa and immediate coast on the north bay. We will have gusty winds when the advisory starts in about an hour and widespread rain for the entire bay area late this afternoon. Tonight, the rain lingers and starts to calm down and we may have a few thunderstorms. I will detail all of that in the forecast. I know you said the winter advisory starts in about an hour. Chp says a lot of gusts caught them on the bays bridges and why we marked them here and east bay and diablo. Keep that in mind as well. Anywhere north the san mateo bridge and theres some slowing, traditional for 880 and the toll bridge plaza. And the camera moves a bit as the wind catches it. Holding steady. Dont make me a liar. Ask and you shall receive. Apple making a stand against the federal government in a debate that pits privacy against National Security interests rejecting a court order to help unlock an iphone.
Spilled outside of the home and into the street. They are looking for this suspect seen here in this cell phone video they say beat a 21yearold man so badly he had life threatening injuries and blood is still splattered in the parking lot. We knocked on the door to talk to the Property Owner but no one answered. Is this a wakeup call . I think a little bit it is because its so unusual. Reporter the city is responding. The mayor says there is a Party Ordinance here that holds homeowners responsible when parties get rowdy. They are also considering legislation to address air b and b rentals. We want to make sure if there is an emergency, we know who to contact and someone will answer the phone and be responsible. We did reach out to the Property Owner on air b and b and he did not respond and shortly after the listing was taken down. We reached out to air b and b did not respond in time for this broadcast. Ely elyce. Another rental had police showing up, as well. The 19yearold renter use