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KGO ABC7 News 1100PM July 18, 2016

Police officers across the country are beefing up their security after the ambush in baton rouge. Good evening. Im eric thomas. The gunman was shot and killed by police, but not before taking his deadly toll. 35yearold Montrell Jackson, Brad Garafola and matthew gerald. Our Team Coverage tonight from baton rouge. Good evening, eric. As you can see here, it is still very much an active crime scene in baton rouge as investigators are trying to piece together the details and understand how the shooter gavin long, an exmarine traveled from kansas city, missouri here to baton rouge on his 29th birthday and opened fire. [ siren ] [ gunshots ] target blue again. One subject, all black carrying an ar. Officers in baton rouge responding to reports of a gunman dressed in black, found themselves suddenly in his sights. Officers down, shots fired, officers down. Got a city officer down. Shots fired. Unknown where the subject is shooting from. Walking into the line of fire. Im hit. Back here. Deputy down. Trying to leave the scene, he was running, but he had an Assault Rifle in his hands. As reinforcements arrive [ gunshots ] a fierce gunfight breaks out and the gunman goes down. Officers engage the subject at that particular time, and he ultimately died at the scene. Federal official says the shooter was 29yearold gavin eugene long, an African American exmarine. Authorities in kansas city, missouri now scouring the suspects home fors through. We as a nation have to be loud and clear that nothing justifies violence against Law Enforcement. This comes as baton rouge is still reeling from the killing of alton sterling. Nearly two weeks ago police confronted sterling, shooting him during that struggle. Video of that along with another black man in minnesota set off nationwide protests. And in addition to the three officers who were killed, one remains in critical condition. Nicholas tulie, an 18year veteran of the force. Tonight prayers going out to him as well as all of the families. Abc 7 news. And the shooting of these six officers in baton rouge triggered strong reactions here in the bay area. Abc 7 News Reporter lilian kim joins us now with that part of the story. Lilian . Reporter eric, Bay Area Police officers weighed in on the violence with concerns over how it may affect them and how they do their jobs. The baton rouge shooting no doubt has put bay area officers on edge. The san jose Police Officers association is now demanding action. In a written statement, the sjaoa says it is past time for our political leaders to step up and support Law Enforcement with the necessary staffing and equipment to keep our neighborhoods safe. Author dr. Ron martinelli. Officers are going to have to be even more vigilant. You might see Law Enforcement change to something that we dont want it to hang to. You might see it become force protection. Reporter in San Francisco they say they wont let 90 incidents like in if one in baton rouge cause a wedge. We will continue to work hand in hand to forge ahead to promote peace within our community and unity in our cities. Dr. Joe marshall is a member of the San Francisco politician police commission, which sets department policy. And i hope people dont let this deter, you know, the efforts to make things better for the community and the police. Because believe me, everybody wants the same thing. Everybody wants the same thing. As for oakland police, its been double staffing patrol cars in recent week, and so have other departments. Whether there will be even more precautions remains to be scene. Lilian kim, abc 7 news. Just days before he was shot and killed sunday morning, Baton Rouge Police officer Montrell Jackson wrote on facebook, i swear to god i love this city, but i wonder if this city loves me. In uniform i get nasty, hateful looks. And out of uniform, some consider me a threat. Ive experienced so much in my short life in these last three days have tested me to the core. You can show your support for the officers in baton rouge by sharing this image from our abc 7 News Facebook page. You see the there, pray for baton rouge. A somber mood tonight in berkeley three days after that deadly terror attack in nice. Uc berkeley announced today that Nicholas Leslie was among the 84 people who died in thursdays truck attack. Leslie was one of 85 cal students who were studying in nice this summer. Abc 7 reporter Sergio Quintana is live on the campus with more on the story. There had been a glimmer of hope since thursday after that attack because there was at least one person who said they saw him running away from that incident. And then there was even people passing out pictures, posters with his pictures on them in nice in hopes that he might be spotted. Unfortunately, he had been identified today as one of the People Killed in that attack. Its summer term on the campus of uc berkeley. So news a 20yearold student nick leslie is among the dozens killed in nice, france is slowly circulating to the few students are here. He going to rise up. He in a better place now. This is the time when parents are touring their teenagers through campus as they prepare for start of their college career. But for current student, there is some shellshock. I knew some people that were in the crowd as the truck was coming through. Matthew greathouse is preparing for a semester in france that starts in a few weeks. Besides just berkeley students, how many people have been losing their lives to such a senseless killing. We hear every single time this happens the same thing over and over again. When the hell is it going to stop. Three cal students were injured in the nice attack. 21yearold darius midora got a broken leg. The same for 23yearold vladislav. Diane lange got a hurt foot. Jayne among People Killed in bangladesh there was a vigil on campus a few days ago. Even with so much sadness and uncertainty, students are still curious about the world. I would never let Something Like that stop me from experiencing the rest of the world. Thats something i definitely want to do. A vigil planned for nick leslie monday afternoon on campus. Sergio quintana, abc 7 news. A hitandrun crash led to two people being arrested. San Francisco Police also found about 4,000 worth of stolen items in the south of market area. You can see what happened when a red honda plowed into a pole at sixth and harrison. Thats near the hall of justice. Sfpd officers happened to be nearby when the crash happened around 7 00 this evening. A unit half a block away heard the crash, came over the check on their wellbeing. The person inside the vehicle took off rung. We were in pursuit of them. And subsequently we caught them. Officers say the wrecked honda was linked to an auto breakin. They arrested both the driver and his passenger. The passenger went to the hospital after being hurt in tonights crash. Neighbors can go outside again after San Mateo Police asked them to stay indoors following a Mountain Lion sighting. Youre looking at a picture of the Mountain Lion snapped by a neighbor just after 8 00 this evening. Officers carrying rifles searched for the big cat carry. They focused on an area next to junipero serra. Two Police Officers are recovering after a violent confrontation with a suspected hitandrun driver. Police shared this picture of shaina, the k9 officer is recovering after being stabbed. That is of course the suspect, rolando gonzalez. Officers say gonzalez drove off after hitting a pedestrian last night. They also claim he hurt another person after nearly hitting them with his car. Both of those victims are recovering. An officer suffered minor injuries after gonzalez plowed into a police suv late last night. There is new effort to stop those who want to recall San Franciscos mayor. There is no justification for anybody saying you got to recall ed lee. Abc 7 news was in chinatown as former mayor willie brown and six city supervisors came out against the recall effort that started on friday. Even though who have been critical of mayor ed lee said a recall is not the right move because he hasnt done anything illegal. The group trying to oust the mayor blames him for the citys housing crisis. Still to come on abc 7 news at 11 00, a new request by Law Enforcement today in hopes of making tomorrows Republican Convention even safer. Also, a couple dozen north korean defectors visit the bay area. Why they say their visit is important. And walking for a cause. The abc 7 news family helps the fight to end aides and hiv. And we finished off the weekend with a bit of a chill in spots. And im tracking even cooler air arriving before the numbers rebound. Ill have details in the full accuweather forecast ahead. The big moment for spacex tonight. Why employees from the company are celebrating another successful mission. Stay with us. Hush my darling. Dont fear my darling. The lion sleeps tonight. [snoring. ] hush my darling. [snoring. ] dont fear my darling. The lion sleeps tonight. [snoring. ] take the roar out of snore. Yet another innovation only at a sleep number store. The race for the white house now centers on both parties political conventions. Republicans begin theirs in cleveland tomorrow. Democrats will follow in philadelphia next week. And no matter what your party affiliation, security tops the agenda. Abc News Reporter Marci Gonzalez explains from cleveland tonight. Hi, eric, good evening. Security is even more of a focus here now with protests already beginning here, and even more planned for tomorrow. Antitrump protesters marching through cleveland. A peaceful demonstration ahead of the Republican National convention. With police here on alert, especially following the deadly ambush on officers in louisiana. Donald trump tweeting we grieve for the officers killed in baton rouge today, and were trying to fight isis. Now our only people are killing our police. This as clevelands police union raises concerns over ohios open carry law, which allows citizens to have firearms in Public Places without a permit. A bushmaster predator. The union sending a letter to john kasich asking for emergency executive action to ban open carry in cleveland during the convention. Kasich saying in a statement ohio governors do not have the power to arbitrarily suspend federal and state Constitutional Rights or state laws as suggested. And the theme of Opening Night of the convention is make america safe again. It was chosen before this latest attack, but organizers say it is now especially fitting. In cleveland, Marci Gonzalez, abc 7 news. Abc 7 News Reporter Laura Anthony and news anchor reg ski aqui are in cleveland tonight getting ready for the convention tomorrow. Reggie posted this picture tonight to facebook saying compared to aye eight years ago when he covered the last one, the security is intense. He says downtown cleveland looks like a militarized zone. Look for his reports during the abc 7 morning news tomorrow. Laura will be live at the convention in the afternoon and evening. A couple dozen north korean defectors are in the bay area to bring attention to the sad situation in their home country. The group arrived in sfo this afternoon. Most now live in south korea, was are here to share their stories and those of their loved ones still in north korea. Members of the full gospel San Francisco church and the Western Addition are hosting the church. Most did not want to be recorded for fear of being recognized. But a few who agreed to wear sunglasses told us why it was important to raise awareness. Translator its my home. Its where i grew up. Now im living in the south. And i have everything i need and im living happy, but my parents they are still in north korea and there are others in north korea still suffering. So i feel obligated. The group plans to stay in california through thursday. Elon musk is celebrating two big space events tonight. Three, two, one. One of musks unmanned spacex rockets successfully launched from florida on its way to the International Space station. Dragon is now in orbit carrying 5,000 pounds of supplies. That is set to arrive on wednesday. Minutes later, falcon returned from space and made a Successful Ground landing for just the second time ever, reusing rockets is the ultimate in recycling. Spacex tweeted this picture showing one rocket going up and the other one coming down. A walk in the park today with a lifesaving purpose. The annual aids walk San Francisco raised nearly 2 million online and brought thousands out to golden gate park. But i see your true colors shining through broadway star Leslie Mcdonald captured the emotion with her rendition of true colors. Aids walk San Francisco is all about putting one foot in front of the other through beautiful golden gate park. Abc 7 news is a major sponsor of aids walk San Francisco. And dan ashley was master of ceremonies. Are you glad to be at aids walk . 30 years. And in 30 years participants have raised 86 million for hiv and aids programs and services here in the bay area. John started coming in 1989. Everyone gathered together and like a big happy family. Comedian and entertainer Carson Kressley cohosted the aids walk. There was dancing as well as heartfelt testimonials from longtime survivors who have seen a once killer disease become a manageable one. My tcells have rebounded. My viral load is undetectle. And my hepatitis c has been cured. And the amount of hope in his heart and every participants heart is off the charts. Nearly two million this year is pretty good. But wait until next year. Well do better. Drew tuma joins us now with a look at the weather forecast. Drew . Eric, if you saw it today in golden gate park, there was a lot of cloud cover throughout the day. Tomorrow a similar story is setting up over San Francisco. Live doppler 7 showing we are precipitation free. But we have a fair amount of fog that has pushed in and around the bay. Well go in a little tighter on live doppler 7. You can see the gray shading from oakland, hayward, pushing inland around dublin and livermore. We do have the fog setting up shop that will greet many of us first thing tomorrow morning. Current temperatures are outside in hayward where were sitting at 60 degrees. Its 57 in san mateo. 56 in napa. 65 in antioch, though. A bit warmer in san jose than most locations at this hour. Its 60 degrees in San Francisco. Currently checking in with the temperature of 56. So as we get you out the door tomorrow morning for work and activity, first things, there may be a little bit of drizzle confined right to the coast. A lot of cloud cover by 7 00 in the morning. Were starting out with many spots in the 50s. And by 9 00 in the morning, were starting to get some clearing in our inland communities. So future weather as we go hourbyhour, time out the temperatures in the fog first thing in the morning. There is the low cloud cover, encompassing much of the region. And the 50degree temperature readings. But 11 00 in the morn, a northwest breeze is going to try to keep some of the cloud cover around the bay. It will gradually pull back to the coast into the afternoon hours. San francisco for much of the day. You will be this the cloud cover like you were today. And into the afternoon and early evening hours, this northwest wind is really going to keep temperatures below average. Look at our inland communities, trying to struggle to even get out of the 70s for the afternoon high. So highs on your monday, away from the coast. We have that sunshine. But everyone is below normal. 78 in san jose. 61 tomorrow in San Francisco. A cool 68 in oakland. 76 napa. And 80 the high, the warmest community tomorrow in antioch. If youre headed to the Oakland Coliseum tomorrow to see the astros take on the as, grab the jacket. A lot of cloud cover, cool temperatures. First pitch 64 degrees. By 10 00, were cooling off to 60 degrees. You want the warmer air. Next weekend is really going to be for you. You do notice future tracker temperature showing you next weekend. 70s and low 80s make a comeback around the bay. And youre going to need that ac inland as we go back into the 90s. Even warmer temperatures hit us on sunday. There is the accuweather sevenday forecast. Well show you that cool day on the way for tomorrow. The silver lining, thats the coolest day we have on the sevenday forecast. From then on out, well start to gradually warm up by friday, we lose the cloud cover even along the coast, and next weekend its finally going to feel like july. Hang on a couple more days if youre not a fan of the cooler temperatures. All right. Hanging on. Thanks, drew. Still to come on abc 7 news at 11 00, an event that has gone to the dogs and cats. How pet owners are getting help sfx turbines revving up, you hear that . And louder thats the sound of our summer sale firing up its engines with fares as low as 69 dollars oneway. So get ready to take off. Because sale prices as low as these dont happen every day book your low fare now at southwest. Com low fares. Nothing to hide. Thats transfarenc

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