Marci tonight police in louisiana investigating why an unlicensed, undocumented driver was behind the wheel of a packed bus when it crashed, setting off a horrific chain reaction. We need some help out here quick. Marci officials already on the scene responding to an accident just before 7 00 a. M. On the rainslicked road, when the bus filled with People Police believe were undocumented workers heading to baton rouge to help with Flood Recovery slammed into the scene, hitting several cars and 3 firefighters. We need help. We have some firefighters struck. Marci sending those First Responders over the side of interstate 10s guard rail into the water below. We need another ladder. We have another firefighter who needs to be pulled up. Marci one of them, district fire chief spencer chauvin, declared dead at the hospital. A passenger in this red camry demolished by the bus also killed. More than 40 other people injured, including five who had to be airlifted to trauma Louisiana State polic
Sources tell wisn 12 news that Milwaukee County executive chris abele is exploring Legal Options to keep sherman park open until 10 00 p. M. Today, sheriffs deputies were dispatched to the park and told to arrest anyone trying to remove the fences. Its been two and a half weeks since a Police Officer shot and killed sylville smith. The state department of justice is investigating the shooting. Once that investigation is complete, the case will be turned over to Milwaukee County District Attorney john chisholm. Chisholm will decide whether criminal charges will be filed smith. Kathy the driver in a crash that killed two cousins is now charged. 17yearold donte barnes is charged with two counts of homicide by negligent operation of a vehicle and reckless driving. According to the criminal complaint, he was speeding when he lost control and hit a tree near 35th and keefe last friday night. 15yearold cousins trey hale and demetrius batchelor, junior were killed. Barnes and another teenager
On charlotte, North Carolina tonight. A third night of protests is underway. And the mayor has now issued a curfew that takes effect at midnight. This is a live picture of the protests, which have so far been peaceful tonight. Protests earlier this week did turn violent. One protester has died after being shot last night, although city Officials Say he was not shot by police. The protests stem from the Fatal Shooting of keith lamont scott. Who tuesday. The shooting was caught on video and while the scott family was allowed to watch the video today the police chief is refusing to make it public, saying it would put crime victims at risk. Chief kerr putney Charlotte Mecklenburg police i get it, i do; i understand the whole dynamic and the definition of transparency the chief says the video shows that scott refused to drop his weapon. Although members of the scott family say its impossible to tell if he had anything in his hands. The Tulsa Police Officer who shot and killed an unarmed off
Underwater debris everywhere. , in carabelle, florida, boats were tossed like toys on land. A lot of walls blowed out, docks gone. It was scary. At 03 30 in the morning, i was praying. Holiday travelers in myrtle beach and hilton head, South Carolina wit by lashing rain and kept out of the water. And now the storm is heading foot in the water. Once the rip tide grabs you, you cannot get out in many, many cases. Beaches along the eastern seaboard close and homes , protected by sandbags as residents steel themselves for the worstcase scenario. And even outside the direct path of the storm, flooding, winds and Power Outages are all possible. Residents all along the Atlantic Coast urged to play it safe. Patrick meteorologist Lindsey Slater joins us now. Lindsey, it looks like were in for a Great Holiday weekend. Whether. Where it is bad in one spot, its good and another one. We are looking pretty good. Here is a live look at milwaukee, 65. When does cohen, north, three miles per hour. The
Agents investigating smiths shooting by a Milwaukee Police officer once worked for mpd as well. Thats prompting state representative david bowen to ask the federal department of justice to conduct its own investigation. Individuals in our community are looking for transparency and accountability and they did not feel they got those things in those other individuals especially when theyre drawn out as long as possible, when there is not a true, independent thirdparty check and thats what the us doj can provide in this situation. Colleen the attorney general says once the video can be released the family of Sylville Smith will be first to see it at the wisconsin center. Colleen henry, wisn 12 news. Kathy meanwhile, Governor Walker says he wants to make sure the state thoroughly investigates the shooting before the body camera video is released. You are it doesnt impede their investigation. It takes time to talk to everyone there and make sure that if there is any issue you need to talk t