Their patrol car in brooklyn. The officers were identified as wenjin liu and raphael ramos. New york city is calling them heroes tonight. As is police tradition, more than 100 officers stood and saluted as the fallen officers bodies were removed from the hospital where they died. Police identified the gunman as 28yearold ismaaiyl brinsley, who they say walked up to the officers and hit them in the head, brinsley later turned the gun on himself at a brooklyn station. Investigators say that brinsley reportedly posted messages about killing Police Officers on instagram just days before the shooting. Although we are still learning the details it is clear this was not a fascination. These officers were shot executionstyle. A particularly despicable act. Also, before killing the police, the investigators say that he shot his girlfriend who is expected to survive. Just an hour ago, the president said two brave men wont be going home for their loved ones tonight. For that there is no justifica
And that caused a power outage, and also it caused electricity and the heater to go out as well along with water service. You can see that crews have been working to repair the problem. But tonight, five days later, tenants are still without hot water. The huge tree was removed right away. But according to a letter apartment managers gave to residents, the gas service cannot be turned back on until the city can inspect the work, and that wont happen until early next week. That means no hot water for the people who live here, a situation that is especially tough on families. Its really upsetting because were like in the blind right now. Were pretty much sitting, waiting, trying to find a place to shower. Reporter he says other than the letter management has not given him a clear idea of when the hot water will return which is why some residents headed out with towels today to take showers at gyms or friends houses. We tried to talk to management but they declined to comment. Just a few
Opposite lanes before the crash. It happened at 4 0 on highway 4 4 00 4 30 on highway 4overpass. It hit another truck before spinning out of control and flipping. It land on the side of the overpass dangling over the edge. The driver was killed in the crash but the 17yearold female passenger survived. Rescuers rushing to the scene were involved in another accident. One of the ambulance that is was on the way here was involved in a collision. As a result of that collision, we had to respond to that. One person was taken to the hospital after that crash. For the first time we are hearing from the family of a window washer who fell 11 stories off a building in San Francisco and survive. Pedro pere was nearly killed when he fell from the roof of a bidding at california montgomery crashed onto a moving car below a camry. He broke his arm fractured the pelvis and suffered brain trauma. And he is slowly recovering but the family is hoping for help to pay for medical bills. Pedros wife spoke t
They wanted him. They are reporting jim harbaugh will return to almamater and take the head coaching job. He is reportedly in the area and ready to sign him to the contract that would make him the highest paid coach in college football. Michigan needs a fiery guy to turn around a Proud Program that has fallen on hard times. They are reporting that harbaugh will take his players the news after sundays Season Finale and then be introduced on tuesday. The raiders are also interested in harbaugh, but due to tampering rules cannot talk to him while he is still under contract. He has another year to g on his deal. Interesting stuff. We will move now to the weather. It will be a very cold one tonight. Here is a live look from our exploratorium camera. Some areas will be close to freezing. Drew is in for sandhya patel. She has the details on the cold weather. Katie, it will be some of the coldest air we have seen all winter season. It is dropping into the lower 30s. Live doppler 7hd is showing
York city officers were sitting in when a man walked up and shot them execution style. They were quite simply executed. Reporter Ismaaiyl Brinsley fired from the side of the car, striking both officers in the head. Officer liu and officer ramos never had the opportunity to draw their weapons, they may never have actually even seen their assailant. Their murderer. Reporter the suspect ran to a nearby subway station where he shot and killed himself. Ismaaiyl brinsley was on the run after shooting and injuring his ex girlfriend in baltimore, he posted from her Instagram Account just three hours before killing the officers, the caption reads im putting wings on pigs today. They took one of ours, lets take two of theirs. Shootthepolice riper ripericgarner michaelbrownthis mightbemyfinalpost. This happened after they got a report he may be headed to new york. Every new yorker feels they were attacked, our entire city was attacked by this heinous individual. Reporter the officers ramos and li