Bnsf railway. And by the bill and Melinda Gates foundation. Dedicated to the idea that all people deserve the chance to live a healthy, productive life. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff the renewed concern over Mass Shootings in the United States and how to prevent them was highlighted today in events ranging from an anniversary appeal to a Colorado Court hearing. The day began with solemn remembrance of an attack that left a lawmaker gravely wounded. Bells tolled across tucson, arizona, this morning in ceremonies broadcast on local t. V. The ringing two years to the day after a gunman opened fire at an outdoor political event for then congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords six people were killed and Gabrielle Giffords was shot in the head. She later Left Congress to focus on her recovery. The gu
Against freddie grays death in police custody. There was a march in philadelphia today as well. Late today, Baltimore Police gave the results of their investigation to prosecutors but did not make the details public so we still dont know how gray suffered his fatal spine injuries but the Police Revealed Surprising New evidence in his arrest and ride in the police van. Jeff pegues has more in baltimore. Reporter scott there were clashes with police in philadelphia tonight. A show of solidarity with protesters here in baltimore on the same day the police in the city released their report to the state Attorneys Office a day earlier than anticipated. Meanwhile, the autopsy report is expected to be finalized soon and the family of freddie gray will learn his cause of death tomorrow. Baltimore police today had a revelation. The van carrying freddie gray made a previously unknown stop. A forced stop. This was discovered only because Surveillance Video captured images of the van. In all, it ma
After the funeral for freddie gray, the 25yearold africanamerican africanamerican fatally injured two weeks ago. Rioters threw rocks and bricks. Patrol cars were destroyed. At least one store was set on fire and a Shopping Mall was attacked by looters. 15 officers have been injured. Some suffering broken bones. Two are in the hospital. The mayor called the rioters thugs and ordered a 10 00 p. M. Curfew beginning tomorrow. We have two reports on the breaking story and first well go to chip reid. Reporter it appeared things had calmed down this evening when suddenly dozens of young people showed up at the mall smashed the doors and just started looting. They continued until the riot police finally showed up. The streets of baltimore erupted in riots today. As protesters many appearing to be highschool aged attacked police and looted local businesses. Smoke poured out of the cvs and firstresponders extinguished the flames and they also broke into a local mall carrying away whatever they w
Arrest were suspended. Two days after the rioting the city is now slowly returning to normal and jeff pegues is there. Jeff. Reporter scott this is a community that still bears the scars of the 1968 riots. Were just hours away from another mandated curfew put in place to prevent more violence. Last night there were still a few clashes with police. Another sign of a Community Still on edge. As kids went back to school today, Police Remained on high alert for renewed violence around the city. But afternoon protests were peaceful, allowing officials to turn their attention to friday when the Police Department will hand over the results of its investigation into freddie grays death to the States Attorneys Office. Today captain Eric Kowalczyk said the findings would not be made public. We cannot release all of the information from this investigation to the public because if there is a decision to charge in any event by the States Attorneys Office, the integrity of that investigation has to
Mayors in San Francisco. Thanks for spending your saturday with us. Im leland vittert. Im elizabeth prann. Welcome to americas news headquarters from washington. A story of state rid played out this week but it was in an unprecedented turn of events the family of the nine victims in Charleston South Carolina spoke out telling the alleged murderer they are forgiving him. Theyre determined not to hate. Our friend of dylan ruth says he had been planning an attack and the church was not his original target. Killer himself faces nine charges of murder. One charge on a weapons charge. He is not posting bond for those nine charges. Of course he is going to remain in jail probably for the rest of his life. Moving forward in that bond appearance we heard from the cooler accused killer. What is your snaj. 21 years old. Are you employed . No. You are unemployed at this time . Yes, sir. Thank you. Meanwhile, just a couple of blocks away from emmanuel ame church there was a prayer vigil held last n