Family. The family tells me they are just absolutely devastated. Keith childress was shot by police on december 31st on gilded crown court. He was in town visiting from arizona. There was a warrant out for his arrest. His family says that shouldnt have been a death sentence. Drop the gun drop the gun whats to drop theres no weapon so whats to drop there sno gun in his hands the family of Keith Childress watches the last moment of the 23 year olds life. The family says they asked they see the entire video but the Police Department said no. The video released to the public shows just before shots were fired by police. We are actually completely outrage on december 31 metro Police Sayjust after 2 pm they were called in to assist in trackng childress. Metro says childress they believed he was on the run. They were told he was wanted for attempted murder. Metro says they were also told he might be armed. It was reported to metro by the us marshals that the weapon was in the car and childres
The big show went off without a hitch. An air quality advisory is in place through today as the smoke from last nights fireworks clears out. Health Officials Say smoke and small dust particles from the fireworks displays can make conditions worse. So people with respiratory and other Health Conditions are being encouraged to stay inside. Nate tannenbaum is in for cassandra jones. He joins us now with a quick look at your new years day forecast. Good morning nate its going to be a mostly sunny start to the new year. But dont expect that to last too long. The first full week of 2016 promises to bring two rounds of rain. Well start to cloud up as early as chances for scattered showers with little or no accumulation sunday night through monday, and possibly lingering into tuesday. Look for the best chances for stronger rain throughout wednesday and thursday. Its a little early to pin down exactly how much rain will fall and exactly when, but the potent weather system thats out in the pacif
Start for most of the las vegas valley, with 32 at mccarran overnight. Well have 49 degrees as a high today with lit winds. Well stay right around freezing to start for the rest of the week with highs around 50. New years eve and new years day well see light north breezes 1015 mph. New years eve we will top out at 50 degrees with 48 degrees on new years day. Temperatures will range from 5053 degrees through the weekend with a slight chance of showers by next monday. Good morning. Heres a look at yoc ur solutions lets begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps construciton areask t for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk some breaking news this morning. A man was found shot to death inside his car overnight. It happened this morning on rainbow near alta. The victim was found in a car that was parked up on the curb near the 24 hour fitness. Police are watching Surveillance Video and say they saw
Standing by their actions. The man who was shot and killed is 23 year old Keith Childress. He was visiting his uncle in las vegas. An arrest warrant was issued for his arrest after he failed to show up for court in arizona. His family says that doesnt mean he deserved to die. Drop the gun drop the gun whats to drop theres no weapon so whats to drop there sno gun in his hands the family of Keith Childress watches the last moment of the 23 year olds life. The family says they asked they see the entire video but the Police Department said no. The video released to the public shows just before shots were fired by police. We are actually completely outrage on december 31 metro Police Sayjust after 2 pm they were called in to assist in trackng childress. Metro says childress missed his last court date and they believed he was on the run. They were told he was wanted for attempted murder. Metro says they were also told he might be armed. It was reported to metro by the us marshals that the ca
Dont bring bulky items with you that could conceal items of harm mayor carolyn mayor Carolyn Goodman were wide open on the strip. Very difficult to monitor that huge open area i mean from hotel to hotel i know the strip will be closed as we get to new years eve specifically but the sheriffs been asking everybody please come with bare minimum of belongings with you. Metros request comes at a time amid threats of terrorism. Sheriff lombardo said earlier today that reports of threats have increased by 300 percent in the last couple of months. Rtc of Southern Nevada will also be providing free rides from 6 p. M. On new years even to 9 in the morning then next day. And those buses will circulate to and from the strip and downtown. Earlier today we spoke with the Las Vegas Convention and visitors authoriy. It expects 98 point5 of all local hotel rooms to be full new years night. They expect around 332 thousand people will be in town for the party. And expect them to spend more dollars. Almos