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Counselor. There were inmates that shielded this victim. And tragically we learned that the fourth officer did not make is out alive. Sergeant floyd was found unresponsive. Sergeant steven floyd was with the department for 16 years. Was pronounced dead. 5 06 thursday a Tactical Team gained entry in building c where this erupted. They used a backhoe to get through barricades filled with water. They filled the foot lockers with water and that created very heavy building blocks. The facility is now secured and the investigation into why it happened and which of the 120 inmates all called suspects is just the beginning. We will leave no stone unturned and detectives are going cell by cell collecting evidence. At this time i am not able to give you a motive for the attack. And so back out live, we can tell you when it comes to the weapon taz these inmates use that is not clear, we were told they were sharp instruments. When it comes to Sergeant Floyd he leaves behind a wife and three childr
And you can see now there are dozens of units on this scene. Yeah, we just learned the fire is going to 2 alarms and the crews trying to fight it include foam and hazmat units. We want to bring in ashley, Public Information officer for the Fairfax County fire department. Ashley, what can you tell us about this facility thats on fire and what youre doing to get the fire under control right now . So, around 9 00 p. M. This evening our units responded for reports of a fire at a Fairfax County recycling and Disposal Facility and the 9800 block of furnace road in the lorton area. We immediately began an aggressive attack on the fire. Due to the size of the facility and the amount of fire that was showing, it went to a second alarm that has brought approximately 60 Fire Fighters to the scene and were still actively working to bring the fire under control. Ashley, this is impressive from the air. Is there any concern about whats burning tonight and any air . I mean, obviously with the type of
Well kick things off with a check on what youll face outside with chuck bell and Sheena Parveen looking at that forecast this morning. Hey, everybody is working for the weekend. Right . Absolutely right even though ive got to work on super bowl sunday. Oh, you do . Drew the short straw, didnt i . But its in the morning so ill still have time to get out and enjoy a little bit of my sunday afternoon. I already am starting to salivate with what im going to make for super bowl sunday. Hot sausage sandwiches. The one time of the year that i treat myself to that. Outside for today, before i forget what im actually here for, cold and dry this morning. Sunshine back this afternoon and if youre going to be doing stuff outside this weekend, just know it is going to be on the cold side today tonight and tomorrow. Sunday is looking so nice indeed. More of the details on todays temperatures lets go over to sheena. A cold start but by this afternoon in the low 40s. 33 by 7 00 a. M. , so just make th
This individual that was carrying a machete outside the world famous louvre museum. That area evacuated. We are not hearing of any other injuries. We do understand that that soldier had some minor injuries, has some minor injuries, but no other further details. As soon as we get anything else well bring them to you. Thank you. And now back here at home we want to get you ready for your friday. We turn to our team of meteorologists, chuck and sheena. Thats us. Standing right here. I think i said shuck at first. You combine the names together. Shuck and cheena. Chilly outside for a change. Unbelievely so. It hasnt been cold in a while but it will be cold and dry for today. Not much of a wind out there early this morning but just a bit of a breeze has windchills back in looks like its going to be staying on the cold side for the weekend. Your outdoor planner hoar for today, chilly and dry. Tomorrow looks good, but on the cold side and sunday finally turning a little bit milder. Exactly ho