Transcripts For KTVU The Ten OClock News On KTVU Fox 2 20170

KTVU The Ten OClock News On KTVU Fox 2 March 23, 2017

Another officer shot and killed the attacker just outside parliament. Good evening, im julie haener. Im frank somerville. Experts are calling it low tech terrorism, and say its a growing threat. In this case, no gun was used, just a car and a knife. A total of five people are confirmed dead. Three were civilians, plus the Police Officer and the attacker. At least 40 others are injured. While no one is claiming responsibility for the attack, british Prime Minister, teresa may is calling it a sick and depraved terrorist attack. This is a live picture of westminster bridge. Authorities have not released the name of the attacker, but say theyre working under the assumption he was inspired by international terrorism. Ktvus Jana Katsuyama with the latest. Reporter an official at Scotland Yard said they are working through the night to track down any evidence or clues about this attack. And a man said the investigation will proceed rapidly. It we have prepared a map that shows westminster bridge. You can see along the top. Thats where the man drove the suv across the bridge, and then crashed on the other side near the Parliament Building before he was shot. The attacker driving a gray suv drove into pedestrians on westminster bridge, and left bodies of the victims behind as he headed straight to the Parliament Building. The horror and helplessness seen. The attacker then crashed into a fence outside of parliament. I see that one car, smashed to the wall, and people started running over. Reporter stabbing and killing one Police Officer. A 48yearold husband, and father. Police shot the attacker. A total of 40 people were injured, including some French School children, and three Police Officers. The parliament was put on lockdown for two hours. Investigators say they know who the attacker is, and are tracking down video prosecute surveillance cameras throughout london to find out more about his past. Weve been working throughout the night. We have hundreds of officers on this investigation, and focusing on the suspects motivation, preparation, and his associates. Reporter the british Prime Minister theresa may, speaking out. To the victims themselves, and to their family and friends who will not now be welcoming them home. The full support of the u. S. Government. Reporter bruce newsom grew up in london. Its an attack on british politics, on the government, and also on the tourist industry. Reporter it matches calls for isis attacks using vehicles as weapons. In that sense, it fulfills the typical jihadys objectives, strike at a politically symbolic target, and also damage the economy. Reporter police say they are taking statements from hundreds of people who saw the attack, an extra Armed Police Force are being put out on the streets in the next few day, and Scotland Yard flags are flying at half staff, both for the officer who died and the other victims today. What else have we learned about the Police Officer who had been killed. Reporter the spokesperson says the officer had been with the force for 15 years. He been with the metro police in london for 15 years. The Britain Foreign minister who reportedly lost a terror attack in bali years ago, was one of the first to arrive. He did cpr on the officer trying to revive him, but obviously, it was too late. There are those moments where people try and step up, and try and save lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families tonight. Jana, thank you. Video from a static camera shows the suv on the bridge. Take a look. The car is speeding across from left to right before it plows into a crowd of people. On the video, you see a woman falling from the bridge into the river below. She was rescued alive from the water. At last report was being treated at a hospital for her injuries. The lights on the eiffel tower in france were switched off tonight in solidarity with britain. Three french children were among those who were injured. Stay with ktvu for continuing coverage on air, and online. Well bring you the latest out of london as it develops. New at 10 00 tonight, a convicted pedophile back behind bars after police in marin say he tried to lure teenage boys, and he did it, they say, with an approach he has used before. Debora villalon live in fairfax. Reporter fairfax is small. Fewer than 8,000 people. Just a few registered sex offenders. But police say this man drove from san jose with his scheme. Down the street from drake high school, a pizza place, popular with teenagers, and this is where three boys were befriended by a man who offered them money to help him wash cars. The parole agent confirmed, that he does detail vehicles. That is his job. Reporter only to a sting, did police learn the man is a convicted sex offender. His history goes back 26 years with crimes against children. Reporter during those first encounters, the boys say 54 yearold Richard Williams, gave them food, gave them cash, and told them not to tell their parents, one of them did. Which included sexual innuendos, and inappropriate statements. Basically, hes a seasoned pedophile. Reporter police didnt know who they were dealing with, but recognized grooming. Getting them to feel comfortable, safe. Hes going to open a business, a car wash, a cleaner, you know. Reporter finally, back to the pizzeria, where williams arrived a third time, expecting to meet the boys for a movie, but he was under surveillance. The police, they were watching him. After the police came here and then they took a picture of him. Reporter then an identity for williams. Convicted of luring los gatos boys the same way several years ago, and police able to see his long history of child sex crimes immediately alerted williamss parole officer to have him arrested. I have two kids in the car, so its very concerning. Im kind of frankly shocked, but im pleased that the pizza owner and the cops have got this guy and took him away. Being brave enough to go to their parents and say this is whats happening. Reporter with williams locked up, their parents can finally relax. She said it really wasnt until today that the whole thing hit her, emotionally what potentially could have happened to her son, and then his friends. Reporter Richard Williams has worn an ankle bracelet the last few years, but he was due to go off parole in eight months. Now this case will be filed in marin, if convicted here of annoying or molesting children under 18, he could serve new prison time. Julie, the boys in this case, one was 15, and two were 16 years old. Yeah, you just cant help but think, its a good thing that those boys decided to come forward and say something. A lot of times kids just dont say something, but in this case, this is what made it. Thats right. The Fairfax Police chief is reaching out to other agencies, checking with Law Enforcement around the bay area because this man has been mobile, and obviously, would leave the south bay, and go to other communities. They want to know if theyre hearing about cases like this with the same m. O. San Francisco Police tell us a 13yearold girl was able to escape an apparent kidnapper tonight. Investigators say it happened about 5 00 tonight on four side avenue in the west portal neighborhood. Police say the girl was walking down the street when a man in his 20s got out of his car. He grabbed her, and tried to drag her into the car. She screamed, and several people came to her aid. Were told those Good Samaritans actually tried to chase down the suspect, but then he got away. Investigators are now looking for a white male, driving a volkswagen passat. The owner of a vintage store in San Franciscos Haight Ashbury neighborhood appeared in court today on charges she told clothing and accessories made from an endangered species. Reporter decades of fashion on haight street is known for shes charged with nine misdemeanor counts of illegal possession for sale of an endangered species. Outside of court, she says shes a preservationist, not a poacher. Im sorry that furs were killed by unenlightened people, 50 and 100 years ago, but maybe something positive can turn out from it, and thats what i have done. Reporter according to court records, an anonymous tip to the department of fish and wildlife prompted two undercover wardens to go in the store last year. They tried on a 4,500 jaguar skin jacket. Two weeks later, authorities served a search warrant seizing clothes made from dead sea turtles. Hansen says the seized furs were vintage. The ruling id always gone by, because ive been involved in vintage for so long, was anything done before 1972, was considered vintage. Theyre in danger because of human activity, and were very concerned that right under our noses we had this activity going on here. Reporter George Gascon says its not illegal to own the items, but a 2016 law prohibits their sale. We want to protect our environment. We want to protect this species, and frankly, once theyre gone, theyre gone. Reporter hansen maintains her innocence. Hansen is due back in court next month. She could face up it to four and a half years in jail, and 45,000 in fines. In our newsroom, christina rendon, ktvu, fox 2 news. We got a dose of rain over the last 24 hours. Were heading into a break now, but more rain to fall. Well talk about the timing on the next round of heavy rain. At 10 30, segment 2 examines an unintended consequence of a legal requirement. First, a 2 investigates report. A bay area man says his home is being torn down by his landlord, while he is still staying in it. Were following some breaking news in San Francisco, where there is a major backup on southbound highway 101. Were told at least three cars were involved in an accident around 8 30 tonight, and at least one of the vehicles was traveling at a high rate of speed. The accident, plus debris has several lanes closed in each direction. The chp hopes to have everything clear in about 90 minutes. Alaska Airlines Says it will be retiring the Virgin America brand as part of its recent merger. The company said that will likely happen in 2019. But alaska will incorporate favorite elements of the experience. Seattle based alaska closed the deal to buy burlingames Virgin America in december. Tonight, 2 investigates an oakland mans claim that his landlord demolished his home, and the problem is, he still lives there. Tonight, much of that home is no longer standing. Ktvus investigative reporter, candace win tells us, there are two very different sides to this story. Reporter jahahara is watching his home removed. I think i have a right to stay here. Thats what i want. Reporter hes lived here for years, but says the last few days have been a nightmare, because his landlord wants him out. Ive had no heat. No hot water. Reporter since an eviction conference last week, theres been harassment. Started screaming at me to get out. Said can we talk . I said we having in to talk about, its midnight. Reporter and a visit last week when his landlord changed the locks. The Police Department let me back in. This is kind of hard to say, because im a man. Im scared. Im scared. Reporter jahahara says the holes in the walls were made by the owner himself. What happened here . I cant comment. Reporter gene gorelik and his wife tell 2 investigates they purchased the property last may. We cant do anything. Hes holding the building hostage the last 10 months. Reporter open records show the goreliks submitted to model the house. Goreliks wife says jahahara is ruining the process for money. Hes ruining our lives. Reporter a day before the demolition, jahaharas unit looked like this. Less than 24 hours later, this. 2 investigates learned half of the unit is part of the main home, which is still in legal limbo. While the other half was part of an illegal extension. Workers started tearing it apart wednesday, but the city stopped them, because the demolition permit was expired. Did you give you permission to touch his stuff . So we gave him notice. Why couldnt you have waited until he moved out . Like i said, you can ask anybody you want, but we cant comment until the lawsuits over. Youre sitting here, and half of this guys home is being torn down. How can you explain this to him . Who . Your tenant. I dont know how to answer that. Reporter gorelik told 2 investigates workers were there to make repairs. Instead, its been torn down, and yellow tagged. Gorelik says he believes hes helping jahahara. Its deadly to spend a single night here. Shouldnt that be his decision, not yours . If someone is going to throw themselves in front of a train, dont you want to stop then . Reporter a hearing is scheduled for monday, when a judge was expected to make a ruling on whether the goreliks could evict their tenant, but now its unclear what will happen in court. Meantime, Oakland Police confirm they have an open investigation into the harassment claims. Ktvu, fox 2 news. If you have a tip for our 2 investigates team, wed like to hear from you, just email 2investigates ktvu. Com. Or call 5108740222. New at 10 00 tonight, residents in the Oakland Hills are raising concerns about a new plan to reconfigure a busy road. It was standing room only for the Public Meeting at the joaquin recreation center. The two lanes in each direction would be reduced to just one lane. A bike lane would be added, along with some parking. Were simply right sizing this road, and making it safer without impacting congestion. Many neighbors at the meeting tonight were skeptical about the citys claim that the new configuration will not impact congestion. The San Francisco Fire Department honored three people today who saved a man from drowning last month at aquatic park. 9yearold aaron herrera, his 20yearold brother, and his girlfriend all received medals for their bravery and quick thinking. Firefighters say the three could see strong tides were pulling Michael Shanahan into the bay. They worked together to find a rope, throw it to shanahan, and then call 911. This was the first time that shanahan had seen them since the rescue. We got our dose of rain last night, and this morning. 4inches in the santa cruz mountains. Over 2 inches in the marin county area. Napa, 2 inches over 2 days. Thats a great amount of rain for march. San francisco has already seen its entire month of march rainfall, as of this morning. San francisco got over 1. 5 inch. Concord, almost an inch. The rain has headed. Tomorrow is going to be a nice day. But as we head into tomorrow night, friday looks wet. Were going to see showers pretty much throughout the day on friday. But tomorrow is this right here. Its that gap. With that gap, well see more sunshine tomorrow, and temperatures probably in the mid60s. The showers have ended for now. We did have some funnel clouds reported, as we did yesterday up in the central valley, with some Severe Weather. Current temperatures run a little cooler. Its going to be cool and the winds light. No fog along the coast. Tomorrow is going to be a stunning day, with highs in the mid60s. Then everything changes as we head into your bay area friday. Its going to be wet again, and part of the weekend as well. When i see you again, well show you the latest computer model, and how it bears out. Coming up at 10 30, concerns that the wheels of justice are moving slower than ever. Were talking between 3 to 6 months. The new rules that may be having an unintended consequence. Current and former giants players had a big role tonight in the final game of the world baseball classic. Mark will show us their contributions, and tell us who won, later in sports. Tonight, growing frustration over fixing a 67yearold dam in the south bay. Residents shared their flooding, and earthquake concerns, as the Water District shares why the project is taking longer than expected. New at 10 00, mounting concern about the south bays anderson reservoir, and the potential for catastrophic flooding, if the dam were to collapse in the event of a major earthquake. Azenith smith told us about proposed changes to fix the dam last night at 10 00. Reporter julie, frank, the majority of the people at tonights meeting long time morgan hill residents who feel the district is dragging its feet with this project, and theyre worried their homes and lives could be in danger. It should already be in place. Theyve known about the retrofits needed for many, many years, and they have done nothing about it. Reporter Carrie Hightower knew the dam needed to be retrofitted five years ago. Theres still a lot of snow melt out there, and the danger is still out there. If the rain comes down again. Reporter she is among the more than hundred residents who packed the Morgan Hill Community center, concerned about the progress. An analysis done back in 2008 found a major earthquake could cause the 67yearold dam to fail. State and federal regulators have told the Water District to limit anderson reservoirs water storage to 68 of capacity, to prevent a catastrophe. This winter, the district has been unable to meet that limit, given mother nature. There were so many storms in february that came backto back, saturated the watershed, and the runoff began coming in, faster than we could discharge. Reporter its now set for 2010, delayed by complications with engineering. New faults were discovered that crisscross the fountaination of the dam. I do care about the frustration, obviously. But the way to look at this is, that its better that its found now, any engineering complications related to them, now rather than in construction. Reporter residents say in light of the oroville dam crisis, and the historic flooding in san jose, they hope this project wont face any more set backs. If they had retrofit the dam,

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