Tonight. The coronavirus in the u. S. New york now just hours away from lifting its mask mandate, as a growing number of states now follow those new cdc guidelines. But what dr. Fauci said today if you want to keep that mask on. And News Tonight on the Pfizer And Moderna vaccines. What theyre seeing against common variants and those antibodies, particularly in older americans after six months. Tracking new severe storms in the south tonight, after multiple rescues overnight. Tonight, a Tornado Watch in effect at this hour and that Flash Flood Emergency in louisiana. Nearly 18 inches of rain falling in some places. Police asking for the Publics Help tonight after this terrifying surveillance. Appearing to show an attempted kidnapper armed with a knife, trying to grab an 11yearold waiting for the bus. What police want you to know. The major league scare. The Batter Hit in the face by a 94mileperhour fastball. News on his condition tonight. Also, the new recommendation when it comes to screening for a common type of cancer. And we remember a beloved actor, Writer And Host tonight known for his deadpan humor and his charm. Good evening and its great to have you with us here on a very busy tuesday night. And we begin tonight with that decision in the fatal shooting of Andrew Brown jr. In North Carolina. Today, the d. A. Saying there will be no charges in the case, calling the shoots, quote, justified. Claiming brown was using his vehicle as a deadly weapon. The d. A. Showing some of the video and it is disturbing. We had already reported here on the Surveillance Video showing the heavilyarmed Deputies Riding in a truck, arriving at browns home, jumping out with weapons drawn. Tonight, one of the newly released images showing brown sitting in his car when they arrive. Then authorities say he put the car in reverse, appearing to try to drive away. The d. A. Claiming he was using the car as a weapon. The deputies firing 14 shots, several hitting brown. One in the back of the head. The d. A. Also saying today the incident lasted just 44 seconds. Tonight, the family outraged. The new statement in from their lawyer tonight. Seven deputies were on the scene that day. All will remain on the force. Abcs Victor Oquendo leading us off tonight from elizabeth city, North Carolina, and again we warn you, the video is difficult. Reporter tonight, no charges will be filed against the North Carolina deputies who shot and killed Andrew Brown jr. While serving a Search Warrant last month. After reviewing the investigation conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of investigation, mr. Browns death, while tragic, was justified. Reporter the Pasquotank County District attorney playing some parts of the longawaited body camera footage, showing how quickly the incident occurred. It would all be over in just 44 seconds. On the morning of april 21st, deputies packed into the back of a pickup truck, arrive at browns home shouting commands. Let me see your hands get your hands up get your hands up. Reporter brown sitting behind the Steering Wheel of his car. One deputy gripping the Door Handle when brown puts the car in reverse. The d. A. Saying thats the Deputys Arm making contact with the hood of the car. When the car comes to a stop, brown is boxed in. His house behind him, deputies surrounding the front. He ignores commands. Putting the car in drive, the d. A. Said hitting that same deputy again. Thats when they open fire. Stop your Car L M seeour hands. Driving ugh. Reporter when the deputies catch up, brown had crashed into a tree. Get an Ems Reporter Browns Death certificate stating he died within minute us of a penetrating Gunshot Wound of the head. The d. A. Concluding his Investigation Today saying that while he believes brown was attempting to flee the scene, he used his car as a deadly weapon, and that the Deputies Use of force was necessary. When you employ a car in a manner that puts officers lives in danger, that is a threat. And i dont care what direction youre going. Reporter its been nearly a month now since Browns Death sparked days of peaceful protests and demands for transparency. No justice, no Peace Reporter Browns Family watched about 20 minutes of the same videos calling what they saw an execution. Theres no way that this could be justified. Theres no way possible. Reporter tonight, attorneys for the brown family releasing a statement, calling the d. A. s declaration an insult and a slap in the face. Victor oquendo with us tonight from elizabeth city, North Carolina, and victor, we know seven deputies were on the scene. Three fired their weapons and the sheriff weighing in tonight . Reporter david, the sheriff saying that those three deputies involved will keep their jobs. That no laws were broken. But they will be disciplined and retrained. We still havent seen all the body cam video, but the sheriff also says that he plans to petition a judge to get them released as soon as possible. David . Victor oquendo leading us off tonight. Victor, Thank You. We turn next tonight to the escalating conflict between israel and hamas. 24 hours after President Biden expressed his. Hamas has offered continues, but israel is vowing to fight on. Israel dropping more than 100 bombs on dozen of hamas targets, saying they have thousands more to destroy. Hamas firing more rockets into israel, taking two lives. And in a show of unity tonight, palestinians across the region calling a general strikeout, shops shuttered in parts of jerusalem tonight. Protesters gathering at Damascus Gate, israeli police cracking down. Abcs Matt Gutman in Tel Aviv again for us tonight. Reporter tonight, on the ninth consecutive night of bombings, hamas Offering Conditions for a truce. A senior hamas official telling Abc News, we would accept a mutual ceasefire between israel and hamas. But despite growing international pressure to end the Violence Israel Today telling Abc News it will fight on. Saying it still has thousands of targets to destroy. Israel pointing to hamas increasing sophistication. Including this unmanned submersible, which israel destroyed. And tonight, an historic show of unity. Hundreds of thousands of palestinians living in israel joining in solidarity with palestinians in gaza and the West Bank, going on strike. Buviolent clashes erupting in several West Bank cities. At least four people killed. Over 200 wounded. Israeli forces raining Tear Gas down on demonstrators at the Damascus Gate in jerusalem. Firing flashbangs. And spraying protesters with a water cannon. The situation in gaza critical. Millions facing vanishing supplies of electricity, fuel and clean water. This man says, kwtd we dont have any Electricity Or Internet or water or anything. What should we do . At least 213 people killed in gaza. Tens of thousands displayed as residential buildings are reduced to rubble. Young children and their families bearing witness to the devastation. Malak matar, a 21yearold Artist from turkey, had been visiting family in gaza when the bombs started falling. You feel that, like, you are the next one. Seeing entire families getting wiped out, gives me this intense feeling that i am the next. And Matt Gutman with us again tonight. Matt, these reports that hamas could be offering some conditions here for a truce tonight, what have you learned on that front . And what is israel saying tonight . Reporter david, hamas tells us it has two conditions. One, that Israel Cease all incursions into the Al Aqsa Mosque in jerusalem. And one of the things that triggered this conflict. Israeli official telling me theyre not interested, they will continue to attack and try to degrade hamas military capabilities to buy themselves, quote, a few years of quite. David . Matt gutman, Thank You. And of course this all comes 24 hours after we learn of that Phone Call between president bide and israeli prime minister netanyahu. Tonight, the White House continues to say they are using, quote, quiet diplomacy to try to broker an end to the violence. Today on a trip to michigan, the president spending eight minutes on the tarmac speaking with congresswoman rashida talib. Biden later praising her as a fighter. I admire your intellect, i admire your passion and i admire your concern for so many other people. And its from my heart i pray that your Grandmom And Family are well. I promise you im going to do everything we see that they are in the West Bank. You are a Fighter And God Thank You for being a fighter. The president in michigan today. Lets get right to our chief white House Correspondent cecilia vega, who traveled with the president today, and cecilia, i know youve learned more tonight about that conversation with the prime minister, that conversation tense between President Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu . Reporter a white House Source telling me that Phone Call was direct and straightforward. The official readout said that the president firmly reiterated israels right to defend itself, that he suck Preexpressed Suppo the ceasefire, but the president s privately ramping up support in his conversations with Benjamin Netanyahu. As calls are growing louder from democrats and the international community for israel to change its approach there in gaza. Biden essentially telling netanyahu that he could only provide diplomatic support for israel for so long. I asked Jen Psaki if the strategy is working, she told me, these things take time. But the Strt Jay is Crystal Clear right now, that the focus remains on quiet and intensive diplomacy. Cecilia vega, Thank You. Were going to turn next tonight to the Coronavirus Pandemic in the u. S. New york now just hours away from lifting its mask mandate, as a growing number of states now follow those new cdc guidelines. But what dr. Fauci said today if you want to keep that mask on. Theres also News Tonight on the Pfizer And Moderna vaccines, what theyre now seeing against common variants in this country. And the key antibodies, particularly in older americans after six months. Heres abcs Kayna Whitworth now. Reporter tonight, as covid cases and deaths plunge to their lowest levels since the start of the pandemic, Health Officials want fully vaccinated americans to know they are safe indoors and outdoors without a mask. Even if you have a breakthrough infection, the chances of your transmitting it to someone else is extremely low. Very, very low. Reporter but dr. Anthony fauci also saying the new Cdc Guidance doesnt mean americans have to stop wearing masks. That does not mean that people who feel they want to continue to wear a mask should not wear a mask. Theres not a its not a mandate to take your mask off. Reporter most states are now racing to drop remaining Mask Rules, but for the 40 Million people in california, masks are still required until june 15th. Leaving Business Owners like jonathan carillo, owner of marias deli, to enforce state restrictions. Its so confusing that we enforce the rules for our employees, but the public my job is not to police the public, its kind of, im leaving it in their hands to make the decision for themselves. Reporter businesses enforcing the Mask Rules say theyve already taken a hit. Membership at this San Diego gym is down 25 . The ceo says masks are one of the main reasons. All of the members who have frozen their membership, the number one reason is the mask. We are definitely, you know, anxiously awaiting for the Mask Policy to go away. Reporter for now, many americans relieved to see the Mask Rules lifted. It feels really, really good to be able to step out, bring my children out to the park and be able to enjoy that. Reporter but in North Carolinaotor f wre lkein. Repter all three sons are vulnerable with an autoimmune diseases and right now theyre too young for a vaccine. It really hurts because it kind of keeps us all exposed and it can put, like, my brothers and things in danger. Reporter and tonight, new research showing the effectiveness of vaccines. One study showing that in a lab, the Pfizer Vaccine appears to work against the california, New York and uk variants. And the Moderna Vaccine also appears to work including in older people against all those variants from south Africa And Brazil with new Tra Lizing antibodies lasting longer than six months. Of course the data only goes as long as weve had the vaccines actually being used by the american people. Encouraging news, kayna. Those couple of fronts when it comes to the variants and the key antibodies. On the flip side, we learned theres a growing body of Evidence Tonight showing some concern when it comes to americans who have immunocompromised conditions or people that take medications that suppress their immune systems. We heard from that family there and we have to stay on this, too. Reporter yeah, absolutely, david. So, researchers are finding that depending on your condition, theyre not seeing that high level of antibodies that they would expect, but doctors say antibodies are not the only things that protect you from covid19. So they encourage anybody with these conditions to speak with their physician about the benefits they could still see from being vaccinated. David . All right, Kayna Whitworth in california. Thank you, kayna. We are tracking the potential for more severe storms tonight. As were on the air, already a severe Weather Outbreak across the south in the last 24 hours. And a Tornado Watch again tonight. A Flash Flood Emergency, as well, 30 Million people in five states in the storm zone tonight. Lake charles, louisiana, getting over a foot of rain in just 24 hours. Hundreds of rescues there. And more than 20 reported tornadoes. This one near a Wind Farm in sterling city, texas. At this hour, that Tornado Watch in East Texas and Marcus Moore is there from houston tonight. Reporter tonight, the south bracing for more severe weather after heavy downpours drenched louisianas coast. Oh, my god. Reporter Lake Charles still recovering from last years devastating hurricane season, getting close to 18 inches of rain. What happened yesterday was the third heaviest Rain Event in the city of Lake Charles history. Reporter authorities now investigating at least four deaths in the state, possibly tied to the storm. Flash floods leaving drivers trapped. Forcing some to abandon their vehicles. These cars submerged. Im going to check if Theres Anybody in these cars because the lights are still on. Reporter from Lake Charles to baton rouge, Emergency Crews conducting hundreds of water rescues. And parents going to extremes to pick up their kids from school. Obviously ill do anything to get to her. Make sure that i can get her home. Reporter the governor declaring a State Of Emergency as even more rain is expected this week. The storms also spawning several tornadoes. I went in the house, said my prayers. Reporter the roof of this home in Acadia Parish taken right off. Oh my gosh reporter more than 20 reported from louisiana to new mexico. Monster tornado. Reporter including this one touching down in central texas. David, this Storm System is not done yet. Residents in central and Eastern Texas getting ready for more flash flooding, hail and the possibility of tornadoes. And here in houston, those preparations already under way. David . All right, marcus, Thank You. The top house republican, Kevin Mccarthy tonight, revealing he is opposing the bipartisan commission that would investigate the attack on the capitol. Mccarthy saying he objects because the commission is not also investigating, quote, political violence by the left, even though one of his key allies negotiating the termed. Kevin mccarthy did speak with former President Trump during the attack on the capitol and many believe he would be called to testify if the commission passes. And after the escalating number of attacks on asianamericans across this country, the house overwhelmingly passing hate crimes legislation today. The measure approved with strong support. The vote, 36464. It will now head to President Biden to sign into law. 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And finally tonight here, celebrating actor charles grow din. Charles grodin, the actor, Writer And Comedian and his deadpan humor always on display. How much is the coffee . Its 53 cents. How much is tea . 53 cents. I love tea. Born in pittsburgh in 1935, one obvious his first major roles in 1972 in the heartbreak kid. With Robert De Niro as an accountant in over his head and wanted in 1988s midnight run. I love to travel by train. What do you think this is, a Class Trip . A are you always this angry . This is just temporary until we find the owner. The next generation would get to know him as the father in beethoven. Roll over beethoven a frequent guest on late night. Getting his own lathe night show. His dry wit. As i see it, my major problem is, a lot of people hate me. Tonight, charles grodins sonic revealing his father has died of bone marrow cancer. Remembering him as a loving father, for his talent, his advocacy, fighting for criminal justice reform. Charles grodin was 86. So many unforgettable roles. Charles grodin remembered tonight. Ill see you tomorrow. Good night. Turns into a nightmare after someone shoots into a Party Bus killing two young women and wounding five others. Good afternoon. Thank you for joining us. You are watching Abc7 News at 4 00. The shooting have a non eastbound 580 overnight in oakland near the seven area offramp. We have the very latest on the violent attack. The white dots you see are bulletholes. More than 70 of them block sure puncturing this bessette it was filled with young people celebrating a birthday. Two women died. Five others were wounded in the shooting. Here are Audio Excerpts from police radio. A person shot on a Party Bus. Open line. People screaming. I am talking to the party of the driver i am talking to the driver of the Party Bus. They were on the freeway when they were shot. The bus pulled off but the suspects continued shooting from a vehicle. There is little information but it does not appear to be random. Chp will lead the investigation with the assistance of the oakland police department. Just last month a 25 year old woman was shot while riding on a Party Bus. There were 30 passengers on board. That woman survived. I believe the specific shootings were targeted. The police was concerned about violence with 52