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WJLA ABC7 News At 5 April 22, 2016

Jeff well, i just got off the phone with the medical Examiners Office in manassas a few minutes ago confirming officially that the body found yesterday in Shenandoah National park was that of nicole mittendorff. Also confirming the cause of death was st. By hanging. That information just coming in minutes ago from the medical Examiners Office. Out here at station 32, outside the station, the memorial continues to grow. Flowers each hour, more of them. The questions white it happened remains on everyones mind. As the pain of nicole mittendorffs loss grow, so, too, do the words of love and sadness. Mittendorffs mini cooper was discovered last weekend in elmwood park a pile from where Shenandoah National park a mile from where her body was found yesterday. Inside the car investigators found a suicide note, details of which are unknown. In the past several days we have become aware of online Message Boards in which mittendorffs name has been used in a negative manner. Some of the posts pu have been written by members of the Fairfax County fire department. None of whom gave his or her name. The department is aware of the Online Activity but today focused solely on coping with the tragedy. In this difficult time we are respecting the privacy of nicole mittendorffs family and providing sun for the to the men and women of the Fairfax County fire and rescue department grieving under the challenging circumstances. Tragic. Jeff founder to the firefighter behavior helicopter alliance which Health Alliance which tracks firefighter and e. M. T. Suicide nationwide. Many of the field struggle with marital relationships and addiction but dont open up about the serious problem. There is something missing in the fire and the e. M. S. World. We dont talk about those things in fire academies and the officer classes. If we can keep bringing the educational awareness that it is okay to ask for help. Jeff now whether any information in those online posts is relevant investigation still remains unknown. Last night nicole mittendorffs family did put out a statement saying that are absolutely heartbroken saying while nicole is coming home its not in the way that family members hoped and prayed for. Live in fairfax station, jeff goldberg, abc7 news. Alison jeff, there is a concern tonight over a troubling new statistic from the centers for Disease Control. The suicide rate is growing. In the past 15 years the rate is up some 24 . The jump is most notable in middle age white women. That group accounts for a third of suicides. Despite making up just 18 of the population. At 5 30 well talk to experts about what may be the reason and some of the warning signs as well to watch for. Jonathan . Jonathan now to the story that has become something of a where were you when you found out moment for generation. 10 07 yesterday morning in minnesota, that was the moment musical icon prince was declared dead. An hour ago, authorities went before the microphones updating the investigation into the purple rain singers death and they didnt have a lot to say. A little but not a lot. Adrian banker joining us outside of the Recording Studio in paisley park in chanhassen with the latest. Reporter mourning the death of an icon. By celebrating the music that was his life. Tonight im going to party like its 1999 princes fans paying tribute. This morning we played purple rain. Reporter as police now discuss their investigation into what caused the 57yearold to lose consciousness in an elevator at his home near minneapolis yesterday. C. P. R. Was initially started. But was unsuccess he was pronounced deceased at 10 07. Reporter the sudden death follows a scare in atlanta last week. On the way home, princes private plane forced to make an Emergency Landing because his publicist says he fell ill with the flu. The next day prince giving an impromptu performance trying to reassure fans. He said, you know, when you hear news, give it a couple of days before you waste any prayers. Reporter today the prayers and the tears. Its unreal. Its surreal. I miss him dearly. Reporter on repeat. Like his eclectic music around the globe. Fans are finding all kind of ways to pay tribute to this icon. In fact, i just retweeted a video. The last video of the prince. Prince himself performing purple rain at that at in chanhassen, minnessota, adrian banker, abc7 news. Jonathan thank you. Our area is feeling the effect. Today the National Portrait gallery hung a till photograph of prince in the memoriam section. It was part of a previous exhibit. Condolence book there available for anyone who would like to sign it. Alison president obama is calling the death of the music icon remarkable loss. He spoke briefly on prince after the meeting with british Prime Minister david cameron. Our ambassador had a turntable to we played purple rain and delirious before we left the house for important bilateral meetings like this. Alison president obama remembered prince as a talented performer who made great music. Prince performed for the first family at the white house just last 7 on your side with a consumer alert and this is surrounding princes death. They are warning that internet criminals try to use the news story to steal your personal information. They are posting online links that promise exclusive, sensational or shocking footage. You should hover your mouse over any links that seem fishy and seem where they lead before you click on them. We tell you what arena franklin blames for the death. Jonathan in other news Police Charged a person with the last night stabbing death in northwest. This is convoluted here but the woman died in the hospital. Alison baker is demanning gun law changes to save lives. This is in the aftermath of shootings that killed a Police Officer and firefighter. Brad bell is live at the headquarters. What is the latest . Brad you know what . We have seen declining homicide rate but this there is an uptick and county executive baker in part blames guns. He says he has had it with gun violence in the community. In less than 30 days. He has attended funerals for a Police Officer. And a firefighter both shot and killed in the line of duty. For us its personal. His response is a press conferenc headquarters to support a federal handgun licensing bill sponsored by representative Chris Van Hollen, a democratic canaled date for u. S. Senate who is endorsed by baker. In the back of the room a supporter of the primary opponent representative edwards Holding Signs and calling it a political event. Blakeer claiming that the timing is not related to tuesdays primary. I got fed up. Where can we make a stand on this . Where can we start the conversation to say we have to do something about bringing him in . Legislation at the federal level is what is going to get us there. This statistic right here is one of the things that has county executive baker attention. According to john hopkins a 75 reduction in the number of the firearms to ridge thatly purchased legally originally purchased legally eventually used in crimes in maryland after licensing was passed. County executi National Level it could have similar success. But we should report that the guns that were used in the shooting of the firefighter as well as the gun that was used just up the street here to shoot at Police Officers, both of them were originally purchased legally. Palmer park, brad bell, abc7 news. Alison the Prince Georges County firefighter injured in last weeks shooting that killed his colleague John Ulmschneider is improving today. A statement from morning side volunteer Firefighter Department says swain is walking and has gone outside for the first time. He is meeting with plenty of guests and among them the two firefighters who survived that deadly ambush in webster, new york, in 2012 that claimed two other firefighters lives. Jonathan police in ohio are investigating a mass killing where eight members were killed execution child, including two children. The bodies of the victims were discovered in four different road area. The investigation is ongoing and it could take a while. Jonathan new developments in a story on 7. Alison every public and Charter School in d. C. Will soon have the water tested. It comes after discovery of the elevated level of lead at three different elementary schools. The goal is have each school tested in 60 days. If the elevated lead levels are found the water play will be turned off and a filter will be installed to for pipes will be replaced altogether. Jonathan still ahead for us at 5 00 the big move by Virginia Governor restoring rights to 200,000 felons. Alison back to president obama. What he is saying about britains vote whether to leave the European Union. We are live outside the arena where the capitals tonight will t flyers. It could be a night of great joy or great sorrow for the capitals. We will tell you what the fans are thinking coming up. Jonathan also next, what is next for the apartments where a navy f18 hornet crashed four years ago this month . Well tell you. Kids he came here from rocky mount, North Carolina. Married 27 years. Raised 6 kids. Including 5 boys. He had grandpa move in with us. Glenn we loved having him as part of the family. Kids in congress, dad will protect president obamas legacy. Hell fight for jobs and protect Social Security and medicare. Glenn ivey will never quit on you; and we should know, were his kids. Glenn im glenn ivey and i approve this message. Ill take on the republicans for all of us. Alison the owner weighed his options before deciding to tear it down and now they are going to redevelop that site. Jonathan also have video i want you to look at now. Police need your help identifying the two men you are about to see. The two guys here they say robbed a Jewelry Store last weekend in sterling. Two break in velazquez jewelers, smash the display case and take jewels and got away with in a silver honda civic. The video is pretty good. If you recognize the clothes, the car, the mannerisms, the loudoun police would love to hear from you. Th one. Alison three down, one to go for the tap talls in the mve towardcapitals in the move forward. Jonathan advantage go to the cap. That means the cap fans are ready to finish off the flyers. Tonight is game five. This could be it. Tom roussey is live outside the verizon where the vans are gathering. Cmon, they have to smoke them tonight. This should be done. Tom show you the sentiment. Caitlin, you can see her sign. They want to finish them. They dont want the series to go to philadelphia. You came from annapolis. What makes you want to make a sign tonight . I went to philadelphia yesterday. Wednesday. We need to finish them and move on to the next round. Tom she speaks for lot of fans. I asked one fan are you nervous, excited . How do you feel about this . He was also from maryland. Here is what he had to say. A different team. This is a very deep t im confident well come out tonight and take the series. Not a sweep but well take the series. This guy here is eight feet tall. Slightly excited about the game tonight. Just a little excited. He is literally the biggest fan. How are you doing, sir . Up top. Dont leave me hanging. Tom all right he doesnt want this series to go back to philadelphia either. That man does not want to make the trip up 95. Tonight could be the clincher. Or could end in a disappointment. We will be here either way. Live outside the Verizon Center, im tom roussey. Alison good job, tom. Were impressed. Okay. Well, he is having too much fun by the way. All day we have been asking fans on twitter how many games the series will take and majority think the caps will seal the deal tonight. We will see. Jonathan caps will finish them off. Talk about the weather. Good rain weather to get inside and watch a hockey game. Steve absolutely. All of is it out of here by midday tomorrow. Rest of the weekend to look forward to. Shower and thunderstorms, not looking for anything to become severe. That is the plus. The bad part is the timing. We have the rush hour commute now. Friday evening. Everyone wants to get home. Roadways are wet in some areas dry. In others. Tropical looking sky as we look out at the National Harbor now. You can see that it is dry over in oxon hill and National Harbor. Dry at the stadium. The temperatures are comfortable. We are in the lower 70s in leesburg and manassas. Upper 60s in fredericksburg. The reason they are cooler is they have the rain at this time. The wind speeds mainly out of the south. The winds will p capital beltway. You can see it further south. Heading to fredericksburg. Thats where we have the heavier showers around the mixing bowl. Mount vernon looking at the live shower activity. Southward toward fredericksburg at stafford. Moderate rain. All of this is moving to the east. You can see the back edge over here. Give it a half hour to 45 minutes or so. More rain on the way later tonight. If you are watching to the west of us, cumberland, maryland, getting out of the showers and isolated thunderstorm there. Flintstone looking at the moderate range now. If you have dinner plans outdoors tonight you will dodge a few rain drops. The temperatures generally in the 70s. We will see a mix of sun and clouds. Some of you seeing the sun right now, some of you seeing the clouds and the rain. If you find rain in the neighborhood it wont last terribly long but it will eventually see a lull. Then pick up again later tonight. 53 to 60 degrees. The winds will change from the southwest to north around 10 miles per hour. Really begin to pick up for the day tomorrow. Now tomorrow morning you will wake up early and probably dodge a few rain drops. You might want to drop an umbrella if you have to walk the dog or take a walk to the coffee shop. The temperatures generally in the upper 50s to 60 degrees. Inside the capital beltway. Our future cast looks really nice. 8 00 tonight. Mostly cloudy skies. The game starts at 7 00. As we move through the overnight hours into early tomorrow morning, widely scattered showers. Waking up tomorrow morning dont be discouraged if you see cloudy skies heading out the door. If you have kids event. Hockey not hockey. Hockey is inside. If you have soccer or baseball or lacrosse during the day tomorrow, look what happens as we move through the midday hours. The skies rapidly clear. The winds will begin to pick up. We could see win gusts tomorrow upward to 20, 25 miles per hour. And then lots of sunshine as we head to the day on sunday. If i had to the better day for the outdoor activity, sunday by far with the temperatures in the lower 70s and pure sunshine to enjoy. Here is the forecast tomorrow. Break it down by the day parts. Temperatures lower 60s at 8 00 tomorrow. Midtoupper 60s. Then the lower 70s for daytime highs. Baseball game tomorrow starts 1 05. First pitch is looking at the skies clearing out. Temperatures around 70 degrees. If you like it warmer around here, how about lower 80s. We have it on monday. 82 for a high. Showers in the forecast on tuesday. Another chance for rain and thunderstorms thursday of next week. We have a deficit around here for rain. We need it. Every drop will count. A little bit of rain tonight will help with the allergies. It wont make them go away but help with the pollen. We will take that for sure. Thank you. Jonathan well, still ahead right here a significant Election Year move by Virginia Governor. Alison why he says he is 200,000 felons. And what else the move could mean. Jonathan but first, though, take a look at this. President obama meating with the duke and the duchess of cambridge and prince george. Before the moment, controversy involving the president and one of americas closest allies. We have it for you up next. This potential departure from the e. U. Is british exit. They are saying they put tons of money in the European Union without getting much back. Critics are panicked at the idea of the possible divorce. Among those worried is president obama. He has been vocal recently saying if the u. K. Broke away it would hurt large trade agreements between america and europe. It would hamper security effort worldwide between the 28 nations u. S. And u. K. It would possibly weaken nato at a time men a unified military front ti unify military fronts continue to emerge. Obama spoke about it today in a joint press conference with Prime Minister cameron. President obama a beautiful poet once said, no mans an island. Even an island as beautiful as this. We are stronger together. Were more prosperous when one of our best friends and closest allies have a strong, stable, growing economy. Americans want britains influence to grow. Including within europe. Scott the president taking a stance on this is getting attention because some see this as an intervention opinion. Critics dont care for. The british people will vote on this issue june 23. That is two months from now. The vote is not technically binding. But almost everyone agrees that parliament cannot ignore the will of the people. Either way, keep that in mind. U. K. Has been part of the e. U. Sinc early 1970s. I was just in london a week and a half ago working on the exact story. Everyone has a strong opinion. Some people see it as leaving europe altogether. Others say that would be a big risk. We are waiting to see how it will unfold. Jonathan a number of countries in the European Union are dragging the other countries like britain and germany down. Scott sure. Some people believe if Great Britain were to leave the European Union it would create a domino effect and you would see other nations say i dont need th

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