Six months after the Fatal Shooting of breonna taylor. Which raises the question should a controversial legal principle leave Police Officers largely shielded from lawsuits over wrongdoing . Our ted koppel looks for answers. There is just one little problem with this picture. Theyve got him handcuffed. That could have been one of my kids. Reporter they got the wrong guy, beat him up im glad our police are here doing their job. Reporter and when he sued, the cops claimed something called qualified immunity. Well explain coming up on sunday morning. Pauley mariah carey is a legend of popular music, with a story of triumph over adversity, she is only now ready to share in full. Yeah, yeah, yeah pauley mariah carey has had number one hits 19 times. Pauley your ability to do those high notes, where did that come from . I dont know. [laughter] ive always had kind of a raspy voice, but for me it is like playing an instrument, so it is fun. Pauley later. The one and only mariah carey. Legions
To prepare now. Got to make sure they have a plan to charge their phones, to get them through two, three, four, five days. They can do that with backup batteries. They can go to Community Centers that pg e will set up around the county. Reporter Fire Departments have been getting ready for this possibility along with county and city officials and School Districts. They say you should make sure you have signed up for alerts from your local agencies. Pg e has not said how long the power will be shut off. Theyre saying at least through thursday afternoon is theld ta several days before they can get the power turned back on. So go ahead and take today to get ready. Live in orinda, amy hollyfield, abc 7 news. That is a big deal. Amy, thank you. Bay Area School Districts say they have plans in place to deal with a power shutdown am oakland unified has sent out a warning ten of their schools could lose power this week. The district says any affected schools will close for the day. Plans are i
Serious injuries. The man is okay. Then place say he drove off the road and toward another couple who were standing on a bluff. The woman suffered serious injuries. Investigators say he just kept driving into a wall and through yards. Now chp officer and Sonoma County sheriffs got there at about the same time and say he tried to run down both officers. The deputy fired several shots when koffi would not stop. Investigators say at least three bullets hit him through the windshield of the Security Guard truck. He is hospitalized in Critical Condition tonight. Facing two counts of attempted murder, three counts of assault with with a Deadly Weapon and carjacking. The two women he hit have serious injuries and they are expected to recover with the stabbed Security Guard. Video of the stunning series of events will be released soon so you want to keep attune to abc7 news. That is an amazing story. You couldnt make this up. Thank you. [ sirens ] dramatic video, new at 6 00, you could hear th
Was fired by mayor shengtao in february of last year, armstrong was accused of failing to properly handle some Police Misconduct within his ranks, but was since cleared of wrongdoing. So now, after more than a year of a void atop the department, abc seven News Reporter suzanne phan takes a look at Floyd Mitchells first order of business reducing crime in the town. Im truly honored to be given this opportunity to serve as oaklands police chief. Chief Floyd Mitchell takes the reins of Oakland Police department on monday. Mayor shang tao appointed mitchell as police chief back in march. Hes smart. Hes a smart crime fighter who delivers results, and it is what i demand. Mitchell served as police chief in lubbock, texas, and before that he was chief in temple, texas, and before that, a Patrol Officer in kansas city. He now takes on a department at a time when oakland finds itself with many concerns over Public Safety and especially many crimes are targeting our Small Businesses. The Oakland
Access battle the new development in the legal fight over a stretch of shoreline in San Mateo County. Abc seven news at 430 starts right now. Also live abc seven news starts right now. A moving farewell for pioneer of the people, reverend Cecil Williams, known around the bay area and beyond, was honored with a memorial today from leaders to locals, well hear the tributes to his legacy. Good afternoon and thanks for joining us. Im dionne lim. Reverend Cecil Williams was a civil rights pioneer who fought for the poor and hungry. And he is, of course, the founder of glide memorial church. Reverend williams passed away last month at the age of 94, and today, hundreds gathered to say their goodbyes. Abc7 News Reporter cornell bernard was there. You were inside the service and cornell, you told me that it is still going on. It is still going on. So many people with so much to say about this living icon or who passed away recently. Of course, a fitting tribute to a man who helped break barrie