Instructor. The news, outraging to the mayor. Theres no acceptability acceptable situation for why live rounds were at a Training Exercise. And. I was so angry, i was almost speechless. Reporter the mayor visited the hospital tuesday and said she personally promised the trainees family that the city would get to the bottom of what went wrong. Reporter immediately, the new city Police Commissioner, Anthony Batts shut down all Police Academy operations until a thorough investigation and review of all safety procedures can be completed. Reporter and wjz has learned several top commanders at the Police Academy have all been suspended as a result of this incident. One of the things that i want to make really clear is i probably have more questions than you have. Its just going to take time to get those answers to those questions. Because for me, its unacceptable. Reporter Maryland State Police now in charge of the investigation for now. Theyre not releasing any more details. Reporter in all, six of the top commanders at the Police Academy have been suspended during this investigation. As for that victim, the trainee, we are told that he is in Critical Condition right now. He is responsive. We dont know what that means. But he is responsive to folks in the room. And we also know that he is his family has asked that he not be identified. We know hes in his 40s. And he has only been with the university of maryland Campus Police force here for about a few months since july. Back to you. Derek, thank you. There are so many questions which remain unanswered. Wjz investigator Mike Hellgren is live at City Police Headquarters with new insight into what went so wrong . Mike. Reporter vic, we talked to a former Police Commissioner who described a highly regulated and disciplined training system. He said he is shocked about this. And it is certainly stunning those retchalations from revelations from our sources that the gun was switched after lunch break. The sources say those guns looked an awful lot alike. Reporter an emotional moment, as police hold on to each other for strength, minutes after an officer was shot in the head during a Baltimore City police run Training Exercise. A sweeping investigation by city and Maryland State Police aims to get to the bottom of unanswered questions, including how it did the incident unfold . Were procedures followed . And why was live ammunition used . Someone prospect present during training put a Service Weapon on when going out for lunch, then did not switch it with a simulator weapon when he returned. They reportedly looked similar. Typically, guns used in Tactical Training do not have live ammo and are brightly colored as you see in this exercise. Socalled active Shooter Training is physically and mentally draining. Its train your First Responders, equip your First Responders and go at an aggressive situation. Reporter ed norris, who works for cbs radio, describes the safety precautions. Any tactics training. They take your firearm when you go in. They make you surrender it. Surrender your bullets. So you know youre safe. Reporter the officer works for the university of baltimore. It is common for smaller departments to train with larger ones serious injuries during training are rare but not unheard of. This map shows several incidents coast to coast over the last four years. In this case, police are looking into the reported absence of highlevel supervisors. And that the head of training was unaware that the facility was already in use. I know some people from the training unit. And they are devastated right now. So it has hit them very hard. Reporter and former commissioner norris praised commissioner bat tds for batts for suspending the program now. He said you just really cant get to the bottom of what happened. Reporting live, Mike Hellgren, wjz Eyewitness News. And simulation pellets used for Training Exercise are similar to paint balls. We could be in store for a messy lake commute. Live look outside now. Its raining across much of the region. But areas are seeing sleet. What about snow . And theres a look outside. Wjz is live. Meteorologist tim williams and bob turk are updating the forecast for us. All depends on temperatures, elevation. Higher up you are. Youre going to see snowflakes. Even seeing some here on tv hill. South and east, its primarily light rain. And snow, northwest of d. C. Thats going to move into montgomery county. Frederick, carol and Baltimore County shortly. If youre going out this evening, you will encounter some frozen precip. Although the ground is warm. In fact, temperatures are still well above freezing. We have an advisory for Winter Weather conditions up in cecil county until about 3 00 in the morning. And far western maryland as well where theyre going to get higher amounts of that frozen stuff. And it has dropped. 34, hagerstown. 34 in oakland. Still 42 in elkton. Were down to 38. Its going to take a while for anything to accumulate. Because its just going to melt. Tim has a look at what we generally expect across the region, if it continues and it continues to get colder. Tim . Well, we are definitely getting that mixed bag, as bob mentioned. We have a little of everything out here now with the temperatures dropping. What were expecting to see now, if the temperatures are in that 30 range. Or getting down into the 30s, i should say. Is basically little to nothing on the lower Eastern Shore. As you move up toward the central portion of the state. Up and down the 95 corridor. Roughly a coating to an inch. As you get to cecil county right on across to roughly washington county. About 1 to 2 inches. And thats mostly on the grassy surfaces. And Higher Elevations out to garrett county. 4plus inches. Keep in mind, the roads are definitely warmer. Ground is now wet. Its going to take a little bit for this to accumulate. As temperatures drop, expect that there could be slick spots in the rush hour in the morning at the coldest time of the day, when temperatures are hovering around 32. Well have your complete updated first warning forecast. Another bit of a warmup coming our way. Now to bob, back inside. Wjz is always on. Check if for first warning weather coverage. For the updated coverage, live doppler radar, and information on closings and delays, log onto cbsbaltimore. Com at any time. Tonight being we are learning more about the Mental Health of the university of maryland student who opened fire on his roommates, killing one before turning the gun on himself. Rochelle ritchie has more on what has rocked this. The surviving roommate is out of the hospital now approximate recovering with family. The gunman did not leave a suicide note, only a trail of questions. Investigators triering to figure out why day von opened fire on his roommates. My thoughts are there this a great tragedy for the tragedy. Now out of the hospital. Greens family said he suffered Mental Illness. Homicide detectives are working with the atf to determine precisely when and how the shooters guns were purchased. Reporter this shooting, just one of many in the last few months, bringing the issue of Mental Illness under the microscope of lawmakers. Its looking at those who have Mental Illness and those who might commit violence. Reporter the gunman is said to have a promising career as a future engineer. Reporter green was an undergraduate student here at Morgan State University and graduated a year ago. He excelled in the classroom and gained a reputation as a brainiac. When i was in college, he helped me. Police said he lured people into the backyard. Thats when green let off a round of bullets. Rane died and green shot himself in the backyard. Still, no comment from his family. Reporter and police also found a bag with a machete, a baseball bat, and a fully loaded uzi, belonging to green. And stephen rane was an english major and grad yawtsed from Howard County in 2009. One of the most extensive manhunts in recent history is over tonight. Police believe fugitive excop Christopher Dorner is dead after a furious firefight. [ gunshots ] a cbs News Reporter was right in the middle, as those officers exchanged fire with dorner, who took refuge in a cabin in the San Bernardino mountains. Now, the cabin burned to the ground. And a body was found inside. Police are waiting for the autopsy but are confident it is dorner. He is a former lapd cop who killed four people in a deadly rampage, seeking revenge after he was fired. President obama hits the road to push proposals he made in a state of the Union Address. Reporter well, vic, the president is talking about the economy and jobs. He traveled to North Carolina this morning to visit an auto parts factory, calling for the creation of more manufacturing jobs. Hes also pushing congress to raise the minimum wage from 7. 25 an hour to 9 an hour and do more to keep jobs in the u. S. What im proposing is that we reform our tax code, stop rewarding businesses that ship jobs overseas, reward companies that are creating jobs right here in the United States of america. [ applause ] that makes sense. [ applause ] and republicans say theyre all for creating jobs as well. But they say the president s proposals dont go far enough and do enough. Back to you. Okay, mary. Thank you. Hear from a maryland family who attended the state of the Union Address, coming up at 6 30. Catholics packed st. Peters basilica in vatican city. And lined up outside to watch as Pope Benedict celebrated has final Ash Wednesday mass as pope. He will retire in less than two weeks. Danielle nottingham reports for wjz from the vatican. Reporter thousands of faithful gave Pope Benedict xvi a long ovation near the end of Ash Wednesday mass. The applause only stopped when the pontiff said thank you, lets return to prayer. The 85yearold holy father looked tired at times during the lengthy mass. He was wheeled down the center aisle when he left the packed basilica. Many catholics were emotional to see Pope Benedict celebrate mass in public for the last time. It was very beautiful. Very moving. And a great deal of affection, i think, that could be sensed in the congregation for him. I feel so lucky that we were here for this experience. Reporter tens of thousands of people are expected here at st. Peters square for the popes final public appearance on february 27th. A day before he steps down. Reporter vatican Officials Say the pontiff does not expect big fanfare when he leaves. He is not the big celebration type of guy. And i think in many ways, being pope was difficult to him for that. Reporter the vatican announced the conclave to elect a new pope will begin in march. The college of cardinals will choose the exact date when they gather here in rome. At the vatican, danielle nottingham, wjz Eyewitness News. And catholics here in maryland also marked Ash Wednesday with a service at st. Alfonseus church. Ash wednesday derives its name from placing ashes on the foreheads of adherents as a reminder of human mortality and as a sign of repentance to god. Still to come. You are what you drink. Why the socalled food police are going after sugary sodas. Well, the postcard being sent out says energy as free as the wind. But its going to cost taxpayers something. Im pat warren. Coming up on Eyewitness News. The governor testifies on his wind energy bill. Could marylands famous conductor of the underground railroad finally get the right commission she deserves . Ill explain how some of marylands movers and shakers are pushing again for a National Park for Hariet Tubman. Another storm coming for the weekend . Dont miss the updated first warning forecast coming up. We have rain, some sleet, 38 degrees in central maryland right now. The complete first warning Weather Forecast is coming up. Governor Martin Omalley is taking another crack at getsing signature bill passed. The biggest obstacle has been moved out of the way. Reporter if theres one thing maryland gets plenty of. Wind is one of marylands two most abundant natural resources. The other being the sun. Reporter solar power has been a big energy alternative. But the maryland offshore Wind Coalition is convincing lawmakers there is no reason to blow off the other. And its because of you, showing us the way. Reporter in a room packed with environmentalists. And after two years of trying, governor omalley may have the wind at his back instead of stalling in committee. The bill has already enough sponsors to pass. This first of its kind proposal, takes turbines offer the coast and adds a surcharge to ratepayer, once the wind farm is in operation. No one sumer will pay even consumer will pay each a penny more on their bill, until such time as these turbines start running. The most optimistic estimate of when that will be is four years away. At best. Reporter and that charge is not to exceed 1. 50 a mont. Reporter despite objections on the conservative side and the cost to paks payers, this bill taxpayers, this bill appears to be on the fast track topaz annual. A Retail Group Says it will have to cut jobs to offset the higher utility rates. Marylands famous conductor of the underground railroad could finally be honored with one National Park in her name. Christie ileto explains how National Leaders want to make the fourth time a charm. Reporter this could be the year that Hariet Tubman gets honored with two National Parks. And its something local lawmakers would say would be a long time coming. Reporter Harriet Tubmans story is a classic that is still being told. What do you guys know about Harriet Tubman . She left a trade. Reporter quin and cole journey to baltimore to learn tubmans heroic story. Come on. She led dozens of slaves out of the south to freedom. It can be shown at two National Parks. One of them slated for maryland. I truly hope that well be able to pass this legislation. To make sure that Many Americans throughout the country will understand this important legacy. Reporter among other things, the park here will include one of the stops along the underground railroad, and the farm where tubman was asleep. I dont think people necessarily know what her private and personal life was like, as far as injury. People learn more about the park and learn about her. The proposal has come three times before. But failed to rally support. Now. Do it now. Reporter advocates are hoping that this year is the year the parks are approved. Especially as 2013 marks tubmans passing. If we get it authorized this year, ill put it in the federal checkoff. Its a long history. Its actually really interesting. How they did all of this and actually managed to get people free. Reporter a new way for future generations to learn more about tubmans life work. Reporter and supporters of the proposal say this will also generate jobs and increase tourism in the area. Back to you. Do they have a location in mind for this, christie . Its in three counties, but most of them are on the Eastern Shore. Thank you very much. For five years, local leaders have unsuccessfully rallied. What a grateful woman. Wet sno flakes around the region now. Later on, theyre coming a little heavier. Could see some accumulations. 38 still well above freezing. North winds beginning to turn. It will start dropping temperatures somewhat. The barometer holding steady. Come back and take a look at that rainsnowsleet area after this. 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