Sharie Johnson and this isnt collins first run in with the law. Back in 2012. He fired a gun at a tree on his property in north las vegas. He pled guilty to disturbing the peace in that case. And later that same year. His bull got loose and hit a woman who tried to corral him. Sharie Johnson at the same time the news comes of tom collins arrest for dui. Safe road advocates are urging drivers not to get behind the wheel after drinking this Holiday Season to prevent tragedy from striking. 8 news nows Mauricio Marin joins us live with just how serious the problem is. And what some are doing to stop more deaths because of drunk drivers. Mauricio Marin the Holiday Season can be dangerous on the road when People Choose to drive after drinking at a party or gathering. Weve already surpassed the number of road deaths in 2015 than we saw last year. Alcohol played a factor in many of those crashes. So safe road advocates are urging people to find other ways to get home after a night of Sandy Hev
And hes over there yelling for help. Debralee King storm survivor we realized that he was running across the road with his baby. Debralee kings neighbor begged her to take his newborn child to the hospital. She did, while her husband, glenn, helped try to get the mans wife out of what was left of their home. glenn king storm survivor she was pinned in there between a wall and the door. She survived. Her baby did not. A tornado destroyed an Elementary School in red oak, while just a few blocks away willard jordan and his family cowered inside a closet. willard jordan storm survivor that sound. I just cant get that sound out of my head. Around the dallas area, the damage ranges from light to devastating. Eight of the reported deaths happened in garland, which the National Weather service now says was hit by an effour tornado. Donations of warm clothes and shelters all over the area. Jessica Bandegas storm survivor i have no heat, no electricity. Its not especially cozy, but Jessica Bande
Michael Stevens metro police say they got the call from people inside the 24 hour fitness around 1 20 this morning. Thats near the intersection of rainbow and alta. Police say when they showed up they found a man inside a white car shot one time in the torso area. He was pronounced dead here on the scene. As for how this happened metro police say they believe a two door car with two people inside pulled up along side that white vehicle and fired one round into the car. Killing the man. Right now police are trying to determine if someone got out of the car or if this was a drive by shooting lt. Were reviewing video right now. After we go through everything we might end up releasing that so i dont have a lot of information on suspects. Michael Stevens right now theyre not sure if there was an argument, a planned meeting or if the man was targeted. They say the victim was a man in his 30s. They say his car has california plates. Police again hope to have more information on the suspects a
Finally thinned out after the long holiday weekend. Travelers on 15 had to wait a little bit longer to get home. With road warnings all the way back to las vegas about the delays. Demetria is just ahead with your full traffic report. Music brian loftus getting right down to business. Democratic president ial candidate Bernie Sanders has a big Campaign Appearance planned in Southern Nevada today. Patranya Bhoolsuwan sanders will be at Canyon Springs high school in North Las Vegas at 6 30 this evening. Doors open at 5 00 and people will be let in on a first come. First serve basis. The event is free and open to the public, but an rsvp is strongly recommended. brian loftus before sanders rally. Hell meet with a group of local activists about plans to end Youth Violence. The group, hold my hand, will meet with the senator for vermont a big surprise for them that their efforts would gain the attention of a president ial candidate. 8 news nows Mauricio Marin has their story Mauricio Marin al
Patranya Bhoolsuwan cosby has paid the mandated 10 percent of his bail to stay out of jail. And handed over his passport. Attorneys for the alleged victims say they have confidence in prosecutors. Cosbys attorney has not yet issued a statement. Patranya Bhoolsuwan federal Law Enforcement are stepping up security measures ahead of new years eve celebrations. This comes after president obama was briefed on threats of a possible attack in new york. Los angeles. And washington between christmas and new years. Its just one of many threats officials are tracking. But they say there is no reason for the public to panic. Patranya Bhoolsuwan a child has died of the flu. Marking the first pediatric death in clark county this season. The Southern Nevada Health District says the child was under five years old. This is the fourth flu related death so far this season. The three others were a woman over 50. And two men over 60. Patranya Bhoolsuwan metro police are trying to piece stabbing this mornin