We have the latest developments live from baton rouge. Reporter good evening. Two suspects who had previously been detained by the police have been let go with no charges filed, and investigators are still trying to understand why a man traveled here on his 29th birthday and opened fire. Blue again. One subject, all black, carrying an ar. Reporter officers suddenly in his sights. Shots fired, officer down, shots fired, officer down shots fired. Reporter walking into the line im hit. We have two down back here. Depuity down reporter as reinforcements arrived [gunshots] reporter a fierce gunfight and the suspect goes down. He died at the scene. Reporter federal Officials Say the shooter was a 29yearold x africa africanamerican at marine. Obama this does not justify violence. Reporter this as they are still reeling from the killing of our one sterling alton sterling. Video of that event along with the shooting of Philando Castile has triggered nationwide protests. In my intro i meant to s
Everyone. A multistate investigation is under way right now into the latest deadly violence targeting Police Officers as we learn more about those killed. Montrell jackson was 32 years old a member of the Baton Rouge Police department for a decade. 41yearold Matthew Gerald was with the department for less than a year and Brad Garafola was 45. He had been with the east Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office for 24 years. Police say the lone gunman was gavin long of kansas city, missouri. The sound of gunfire during yesterdays mornings confrontation. For more lets go to Chauncy Glover in baton rouge for us. Good morning, chauncy. Reporter good morning, diane and kendis. This is where it all started right here at this bequick gas station and authorities are telling us investigators are thoroughly going through the suspected shooters emails, his computer as well as his social but still this morning, there is no motive. [ sirens ] police targeted again. One subject all black carrying an ar. Reporter o
A multistate investigation is under way right now into the latest deadly violence targeting Police Officers as we learn more about those killed. Montrell jackson was 32 years old a member of the Baton Rouge Police department for a decade. 41yearold Matthew Gerald was with the department for less than a year and Brad Garafola was 45. He had been with the east Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office for 24 years. Police say the lone gunman was gavin long of kansas city, missouri. The sound of gunfire during yesterdays mornings confrontation. For more lets go to Chauncy Glover in baton rouge for us. Good morning, chauncy. Reporter good morning, diane and kendis. This is where it all started right here at this bequick gas station and authorities are telling us investigators are thoroughly going through the suspected shooters emails, his computer as well as his social media accounts. They do believe he acted alone but still this morning, there is no motive. [ sirens ] police targeted again. One subject
Laptop computer, and digital camera indicates he downloaded a significant amount of terrorist material, but no signs of plans for any other attack. Theres nothing to suggest there was any other target other than the pulse nightclub. Reporter investigators are focusing on what, if any role, mateen wife, noor salman, may have played in the attack. Law enforcement is talking to everyone associated with the shooter. Reporter as the search for answers continues here, so does the struggle for this community to somehow cope with the tragedy. Tomorrow, president obama will join in that effort. He indicated that he would like to come visit and comfort and show support and unity with orlando and the victims. Reporter victims that include 30 survivors still in the hospital right now. 6 in critical condition. Today that show mateen was highly proficient shooting a. 9 millimeter pistol and scored very high on a written test before obtaining his license. We have a look at the orlando gunman that goe
Over injuring two people. Good samaritans came to the rescue. Darcy spencer talked to a driver who was affected by this freak crash and joins us now live from the scene. Darcy . Reporter jim, this tree branch was so large many people initially believe that the entire tree had fallen down here. Take a look at where we are on 9th street northwest on constitution avenue. One lane is blocked off. Two people were taken to the hospital. We caught up with one man who was driving through the area when the tree crashed on top of his car. What were you thinking when this happened . This man was driving here on 9th street headed toward 395 when he heard the branch crack. All of a sudden, the tree was falling down and just crushed my get out of the way and neither could the pedestrians who were standing here at 9th and constitution at the national mall. The branch fell on two of them. Good samaritans lifted the branch and freed the victims before medics arrived. They were taken to the hospital wit