The vehicle we believe to be involved in the amber alert was spotted in Santa Barbara county and the pursuit ensued. Reporter they say that the car believed to be driven by kidnapping suspect fernando castro, led officers on a chase and shootout in Santa Barbara county late today. He drove a ways and got us got out of the car and shot at the deputies and fire was returned. He is dead. While he has been located and killed, so far, no sign of the missing 15yearold. Investigators believe that she was kidnapped at gunpoint as she walked to the school bus yesterday morning. Witnesses saw 19yearold castro dragging her across a pedestrian overcrossing as she screamed for help. Tonight, the big question, remains. Where is pearl . And thats with a we are doing our best to find her. And investigators say they are using every worthy source to find the missing girl. Two detectives from Solano County are in route to Santa Barbara county right now, they are going to make every effort to find her and
Student dead and another one injured. This is a catastrophic incident and they are revealing that a Sexual Assault reporting a week before might have bearing but they are not confirming whether or not there is a direct link so they are looking into every avenue as to why left deadly tragedy occurred. Henry, we found a suspect in Santa Barbara and the third suspect on the loose do. Police have any idea who this is . Reporter i think they have an idea who the suspect is. They are not divulging specifically if he is a teenager. But all the victims and suspects are involved, they do go to novato high, a small town not accustomed to the violence. Henry, have policed talked to this person . Reporter i believe that the third suspect who is expected to survive has been working with the investigation and they are not telling what you say he said but the police and sheriffs are working together to determine if a Sexual Assault reported a week before this deadly confrontation may have had bearing
Law. Nightly news begins right now. Announcer from nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening in what has already been an exceptionally destructive week for tornados we saw still moreed to. There was touchdowns in texas and kansas. Tonight forecasters say there is an enhanced risk of severe weather, including hail, lightning and tornados extending from southern nebraska to kansas tonight. Several strong tornados likely into the evening and so take a look right now we are keeping a close eye on these live video streams are coming from some of the Storm Chasers spanned out in the danger zone scanning the skies for trouble. Nbcs Gabe Gutierrez is in abilene, kansas watching it all unfold. Reporter late today a new round of severe storms slamming several states. A tornado touching down in brian, texas, another in north east, kansas. The relentless wild weather grounding flights in colorado and forcing the brief evacuation of kansas city
The rookie racing winning the indy 500, making it across the finish line on fumes. The risky decision that paid off and his emotional victory. And good morning, america. Happy memorial day. And what a win for rook ie drivr alex rossi beating out the odds at the indianapolis 500. His amazing story coming up. Ginger, you were there. Such a special race. 100th running. Then he ran out of gas. We should also say its great great to have sara haines back from maternity leave. Wearing the hot pink. How are you feeling. Im feeling i have makeup on, clothes that arent sweat. This already made nobodys spit up on you yet. I havent had to solve a world problem like why hes crying again. Were so happy youre back. Pictures coming up later in the broadcast. Also on this memorial day, were remembering those who have sacrificed everything for our country. President obama will lay a wreath there at Arlington Nat n nationnatio national cemetery. Well start with the storic flooding in texas and kansas. Ki
3yearold fell 15 feet into its pen. The 450pound animal seen dragging him in front of terrifying tourists. Now the parents of the little boy safe at home defending themselves from thousands calling for justice for harambe. And he fires. Yes. What a comeback. Steph curry and the Golden State Warriors sinking threes roaring to victory overnight. Now, set for the rematch against lebron james and the Cleveland Cavaliers who are seeking sweet revenge. Who will win the battle of these basketball titans . Welcome to my house we do say good morning, america. 31 deficit. Oh. Warriors coming from behind. That 341 deficit i went to bed. I thought that was it. No. Now it sets up what a rematch coming up against lebron james and the cav ler thursday night in oakland. Now clevelands healthy this year so may be a little bit more competitive than maybe it was last year. Now while the warriors were celebrating last nights win, the best defense of the night was being played by steph currys daughter rile