Appearance this week. Police say Kenneth Mcdonald shot and killed a valley woman on the freeway. Then was found after he tried to sexually assault a woman at a cvs. Mcdonald was arrested after a 40 minute standoff with police south of the strip. 8 news now reporter nia wong spoke with the victims stepdaughter. She joins us now live near the i15 where the shooting happened. nia wong sharie, police have identified the woman who was shot and killed as tracey donahue. She was in the passenger seat while her husband thomas was driving at the time of the shooting. Both were shot multiple times. This is just south of where im standing. Their daughter amber garcia tells me the most painful aspect of this tragic story. Is how no one stopped to help her parents afterwards. Yesterday. Police told us this shooting was a random act. Shared more details with us tonight. Garcia says her dad and stepmother were on their way to lunch. Driving a vehicle resimbling a police car. She says metro told her. Her parents may have been mistakenly targeted because of their car. And that after mcdonald was arrested. He made statements about believing he was in a video game of some sorts. Shooting at police. This is an open investigation. B ut as violence continues to rise in the valley. Donahues family is crying out for compassion. amber garcia victims stepdaughter this is happening too often, that innocent ls to stop. This world that we have created is horrific for our children and maybe we need to have more compassion for each other. metro booked mcdonald for murder. Attempt ed murder. And shooting in an occupied vehicle. Due to multiple crime scenes and the number of people involved. Detect ives plan to mcdonald. nia wong for now donahues family has set up a go fund me account. Later tonight well have a link to it up on las vegas now dot com. Reporting live. Nia wong 8 news now. Sharie Johnson police have arrested a man accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend. 27yearold ivan cotton faces the charge of murder with a deadly weapon. The shooting happened yesterday near jones and shinecock hills. Police say cotton was found standing outside of a car. And the female victim was sitting inside sufferingr she was taken to umc where she later died. A handgun was also found near the scene. Police believe the two had been in a relationship for about a year. Sharie Johnson the political spotlight is shining bright in the valley as unlv prepares for the 3rd and final deabte this wednesday. The campus has been bustling along this weekend getting the stage set inside the thomas and mack. As well as Network Television producers setting up their parking restrictions are already in effect. And shuttles will run to offcampus parking facilities. You can catch our coverage of the unlv debate on october 19th right here on 8 news now. Sharie Johnson today Hillary Clinton and donald trump stepped away from the campaign trail as they prepare for wednesdays debate leaving their running mates to carry the campaigns message. Brook silvabraga has more from new york im tim, nice to meet you. Tim kaine went table to table sunday, rallying support for Hillary Clinton at a president ial nominee Fox News Sunday 10 13 09 florida is close and there are so many other close states, i think we have to assume that will be the case right up until the end the latest cbs Battleground Tracker shows clinton with a slim but growing lead over donald trumpup 46 to 40 thanks to much stronger support among women than a month agonow up with that group by 15 points. trump shot women graphic pipe 5 trump has been fighting a growing list of forward. Trump denies the accusations. donald trump pipe 4 trump nh youve got phony people coming up with phony allegations with no witnesses whatsoever on twitter sunday, trump wrote election is being rigged by the media, in a coordinated effort with the clinton campaign, by putting stories that never happened into news on meet the press, trumps running mate was asked if the campaign would accept the outcome of the vote. mike pence r Vice President ial nominee meet the press we will absolutely accept the results of the election but the American People are thats where the sense of a rigged election goes here. Clintons motorcade left her home sunday afternoon headed for a round of debate prep. Brook silvabraga, for cbs news, new york. Sharie Johnson trump also criticized Republican HouseSpeaker Paul Ryan in a series of tweets today. Sharie Johnson and this past week was especially busy in the valley as we countdown to super tuesday. Tonight on politics now our team joe heck composed themselves in fridays senate debate. We also hear our Debate Focus Group weigh in on their thoughts on the candidates following the debate. Thats all coming up at 530 on politics now right here on 8 news now. You local election headquarters. Sharie Johnson this weekend the quest to find the top dog is underway in the valley. Metro police and a local nonprofit are hosting the police k9 trials at the orleans hotel. From across the country are competing. Yesterday was the first leg of the tournament where the k9s bomb and drug detection skills. Were put to the test. Todays event was open to the public and showcased some of the most crucial skills that come with the job of a k9 officer. Like when and when not to apprehend a suspect. sgt. Joshua bitsko metro police this is one of the Biggest Community events that lvmpd puts on why i say that is you look up and see thousands of people is positive everybody around with my dog its and ice breaker so people come up and talk to me and maybe then i can also help get the message out for our Police Department and what were looking to do Sharie Johnson this is the 26th year of the k9 trials. The event also raises money for retired k9 officers for things like medical bills. Sharie Johnson coming up on the valleys news leader more fallout for samsung. After the galaxy note seven w the emergency order from the faa that could land you on the wrong side of the law if you try to bring the device on a flight. youre watching the Sharie Johnson if you still own a Samsung Galaxy note 7. You could be in some serious trouble if you try to bring it on an airplane. The devices. Known to catch fire. Are being banned from all us flights. Marlie hall explains. It doesnt matter if theyre off or uncharged. Thepa transportation says air travellers cannot pack or carry the smartphones and they cant be shipped as cargo. There have been nearly a hundred reports of the galaxy note 7s lithium battery overheating. They can even catch fire. Thats what happened to brian greens phone causing this Southwest Airlines flight to be evacuated. I heard some popping that sounded like a ziploc popping open, a ziploc bag popping open, and i looked around to see what that was, and there was smoke just billowing, pouring out firecontainment bags designed to hold burning devices. Samsung recalled more than 2. 5 million of the smartphones, sent customers fireproof boxes for returns and discontinued production. Sharie Johnson passengers caught trying to hide note 7 phones in their luggage will face criminal prosecution, and a fine up to 800 thousand dollars. Sharie Johnson fire crews are startn burning in the Northern Area of our state. Coming up on the valleys news leader. How Mother Nature is making the job extra tough to get a handle on the blaze. Sharie JohnsonOfficials Say an the desert is where bad guys go when they want to make evidence disappear. But hiding the evidence wont help danny tarkanian. Sure, he can bury all those property taxes he skipped out on for years. Or all those Fake Charities he helped set up. Or the scams against seniors he formed. Danny tarkanian just a con man who cant bury the truth. Hundreds of fire crews continue to battle the massive fire that sparked friday. And the strong winds hitting our state are making it extra tough for crews. The fire burning in the Little Valley is now 20percent contained. Acres and destroyed multiple structures. No injuries have been reported. Officials are asking residents. To look out for Fire Equipment or avoid the area where the fire is burning. The cause of the fire is under investigation. And the october fire buring in the Spring Mountains. Near las vegas has reached 27 acres and is now 10 percent contained. Forest offcials say the fire sparked on friday from and illegal campfire. Sharie Johnson a gusty couple of days across southern nevada. Meteorologist katie boer is tracking a high wind warning now. Katie. Some spots could see gusts up to 70mph . . . katie boer increase tuesday and wednesday as High Pressure builds offshore. Very strong north winds are possible down the Colorado River valley wednesday and thursday. Short term. Through tuesday night. Previous forecast looked good and made only minor tweaks. In the advisory area thus far, but are likely to peak later in the evening into overnight. High resolution models still paint very strong winds in the lee of the Spring Mountains overnight, so the warning there still looks good. As the main storm swings through the pacific northwest, the trough axis will pass through our area early monday morning, bringing an end to the to spill over the sierra crest into the owens valley and nearby areas. By noon monday, precip chances should be over areawide, and winds should be on the decrease everywhere except perhaps northwestern San Bernardino county, where the wind advisory may need to be extended. Given the overall complexity right now, believe that decision should wait until tomorrow morning near the cwa tuesday and begin to strengthen tuesday night. Sharie Johnson imagine living an entire month covered in all of the trash you would otherwise leave behind. Thats exactly what rob greenfield is doing. On average, americans create about 4 and a half pounds of trash a day. To add that amount of trash everyday while living a normal american life, eating, shopping and commuting. That comes out to 135 pounds of trash hell be lugging around by the end of his 30 days. He says the goal is to show people. The impact we are making with our waste and hopes the suit will inspire people to reduce their daily trash. Sharie Johnson neighborhood and became and internet sensaion. Is now beleived to be dead. Pedals was known for walking upright on two hind legs because of injured paws. The maimed bear had been the center of a facbook and go fund me campaign. Test test test test test test test test test its the good hus that have told us you know what transpir beleive them and we know theyre not lying we know pedals is dead its the ones that decided they had to hunt him the handicapped bear that was you know reporter do you think people were going after pedals . Oh yeah this guy bragged he was looking for him for three years Sharie Johnson new jersey game Officials Say its impossible to defenitaly determine the demise of pedals because he wasnt tagged. But its beleived that pedals was killed by an archers arrow on the first day of the 5 day hunting season. got the chance to step into the shoes of a jedi knight to fight the dark side. The special reason behind this 7yearold getting to fufill a life long dream. Coming up on the valleys news leader. st. Lawrence river. This weekend. Thousands of people crowded the village of clayton to watch the fifth annual Punkin Chunkin festival. Thirteen adult and youth teams built custom catapults to the speed and distance of each toss is recorded. Pumpkins reach speeds. Up 140 miles per hour. mike strouse, Punkin Chunkin founder 12 i actually got the idea from my daughter. She went to a farm where they were throwing pumpkins. I thought well that looks like a lot of fun. Five years later, this is what evolved to. People really like throwing pumpkins in the Saint Lawrence river. Sharie Johnson the builders of the catapults say. It takes a lot of hard work and science to make sure the counter weight is just right. Big spalsh in the water. Sharie Johnson and finally tonight. A dream has come true for a sevenyearold boy in florida. This weekend brady fulfilled his dream of becoming a jedi knight at city place thanks to makeawish foundation. Family and friends attended the event to show their support and cheer him on. He saved the city from evil by defeating darth vader in a battle. West palm beach leaders. Honored him with a key to the city. The little boy says he is content with the award. Lifethreatening medical condition. Sharie Johnson thats it for us. Stick around for politics now coming up next. Join us again at 6 30. katie boer d uh, i dont know what i said. Uh. I dont remember. But congressman hardy supports trump 100 and said hell do whatever trump wants him to do. Hardy even said people with disabilities are a drain on society and that seniors who rely on programs like Social Security are a draw on government. Donald trump and congressman hardy divisive and dangerous. Senate debate. The issue that had the he doesnt answer the question, he dances around it. I find it hypocritical that she didnt answer the question a heated u. S. Senate debate, it has the candidates calling each other hypocritical and where they differ on key issues such as immigration and healthcare. Focus group of undecided voters and who they say the clear winner was. I dont know how you can lose a billion dollars running a casino. Big names including Hillary Clinton and biden. A stadium deal is done