This photo a short time ago. She died this morning, maria did, in this intersection, and we did hear from witnesses who saw the entire tragedy play out. As you watch from above, listen to the woman who witnessed the horror unfold below. Everybody was just screaming when that happened and i saw a lady across the street just crying on the phone. Reporter police say the driver of the dark sedan, keenan oscon took aim at a 75yearold woman walking across rugby road, hitting her once, then twice. Police have identified her as maria asencio. Just the way he ran her over, and everybody got out of their cars. Reporter this witness didnt want to show her face or use her name, but after the crash, she said it was as if the intersection froze. I immediately just got out of my car. I didnt even turn my car off or anything. I put it in park and just got out of my car. Calling 911 as one man set his sights on the suspect. And there was a guy who got out of the car and told the told a few cars on the right side that were close to rugby, to go chase that guy. So they immediately turned and went after him. Reporter the suspect ends up at a nearby shopping center, assaults a woman who recognized him as being a potential suspect. He then robbed her, according to investigators. Im still a little shaken from it. I know that when it first happened, i couldnt even believe it happened. Reporter witnesses trying to process this tragedy. I dont know how someone can just, you know, do Something Like this and run away. Reporter its absolutely devastating. As im texting right now with my colleague meagan fitzgerald, shes with the victims family. She tells me this from the granddaughter of the victim. She says that her grandmother went for a walk like she does everyni few hours, the family got worried and called her cell phone. Police ended up picking up her cell phone and that is how the victims family found out that it was in fact their grandmother involved in this devastating incident this morning. Meagan will continue this story for news4 at 11 00 and in between that on social media. One of the questions shes looking into, did this man have a potential criminal past . Send it back to you, jim and chris. Just a horrible scene there, david, thank you. New developments on a story that was breaking as we came to you on the air last night at this time. Passengers suspended 100 feet in the air after a ride got stuck at six flags in Prince Georges County. This happened on the jokers jinx, a ride thats had its share of problems in the past. Chris gordon has been digging into the most recent ride inspeckedzs and joins us now with details. What are you learning . Inspection was march 2nd, done by the Maryland Department of labor, licensing and regulation. They said there were no violations, but there were three areas that needed improvement. The ride then got inspected and certified as being okay. Until yesterday, of course. Weve also learned that Prince Georges County firefighters actually train here on the roller coasters at six flags several times a year. Yesterday they were able to rescue about 24 stranded passengers safely without any injuries. Today six flags is trying to figure out what caused the problem, theyre trying to fix it, and then get the ride reinspected by the state of maryland. Six flags is open and crowded today, but the jokers jinx is closed for inspection, to determine the cause of yesterdays malfunction. That was a letdown for these visitors. We saw it on the news, but we didnt know what ride it was. So when i got there and i found out, oh, thats the one that was on the news yesterday. I was like, oh. When you come back to six flags, are you going to ride jokers jinx, after its fixed . I think i will, yeah. No hesitation . A little hesitation, not really, though. Reporter this gopro video, tweeted by the prince georges fire department, shows the rescuers point of view from a fire tower camera. The 24 stranded riders were removed individually, beginning with the children. The rescue was as dangerous as it looks. Extremely. Youre dealing, again, about 80 feet up off the ground, on pipes that are greased up. So these are the type of instances that our firefighters, medics, that are part of our Technical Rescue Team are trained for. Reporter six flags said it stopped in a safe location on the track. Back in august of 2014, the s passengers sweltering in the summer heat. The Maryland Department of labor, licensing, and regulation says the cause of that incident was passengers tossing debris out of the car that got caught in the wheels, causing the ride to stop. At this point, theres no indication what caused yesterdays malfunction. Chris, back to you. Thank you, chris. We are getting a clearer picture of the damage from the unprecedented bombing in afghanistan, but the situation with north Korea Remains foggy. Tonight the u. S. And north korea are escalating their war of words. Blayne alexander is on capitol hill with the warnings from both sides. Blayne . As you know, President Trump and kim jongun are both leaders who have made it abundantly clear that they are not backing down. So for many experts and many people watching the situation, the growing tensions are causing growing concerns. Today a first look at the impact from the socalled mother of all bombro killing 36 isis fighters in afghanistan. This was the right weapon against this target. Reporter this, just days after the u. S. Missile strikes on syria. Now, growing tensions as the u. S. Now stares down north korea, the country defiantly poised to conduct another nuclear or missile test. Theres a reason no u. S. President in recent history has pulled the trigger on north korea. Weve got 20 Million People in seoul that would be a target. Reporter the country is now marking the birthday of north korean founder kim ilsung, a time the nation has typically chosen to flex its military muscles. But the u. S. Considering preemptive or retaliatory action, sending more ships to the region. North korea issuing this stark warning. If provoked by the u. S. , the nation is prepared to go to war. Nuclear expert Darryl Kim Bell says the tough talk only angering an opponent who wont back down. We know that kim jongun, the leader of north korea, and donald trump, are very concerned about their ego, their prestige, the North Koreans dont want to be seen as backing down, neither does donald trump. Reporter the president , spending the Holiday Weekend in maralago has vowed north korea will be handled as Vice President mike pence heads to south korea in a show of solidarity. And the u. S. Has made it clear that it will not take action without first conferring with south korea. Jim . Blayne, thanks so much. Hes been removed from the job, but the news4 iteam has learned the longtime director of the embattled v. A. Medical center in d. C. Received big bonuses and pay raises in recent years. Brian hawkins received at least 24,000 in executive bonuses since 2011, and multiple pay raises, including one last year that raised his salary up to 179,0. Job last week, after a scathing audit found unsanitary conditions in medical storage areas and shortages of key equipment. A man from maryland has been sentenced to four years in prison for shooting two firefighters who came to his door to check on him. One of them died, and nearly a year later the other is still recovering. Darcy spencer is outside the courthouse in upper marlboro. Darcy, i have to think this case has affected the entire department. Reporter well, it certainly has, chris. Every time firefighters go out on a call, this is something they think about. I have to tell you, there are a lot of mix ted emotions in the courtroom today, that the suspect would walk free and not get jail time at all. His attorney asked for probation. Darrell lumpkin leaves court after being sentenced to four years in two firefighters, one of them died. He pleaded guilty to a gun possession charge. He said he was having a diabetic emergency when the medics forced their way into his home to help him. He opened fire, believing they were breaking in. The fire chief says its forever changed the department. You approach the house a little bit differently, that youre not going to stand directly in the door, that if you do force entry, that you may move to the side. Reporter lumpkin was banned from owning a gun since he was convicted of an assault in the district in 1985. The judge said if he hadnt broken the law, the shooting would not have happened. In court, lumpkin, who is 62 years old, and a retired architect, said he was sorry, and he was sick at the time of the shooting. His attorney Brian Mcdaniel said hell ask for the sentence to be reconsidered. He certainly wants the community to know that that was something he did not intend, and quite frankly, he was not i own brother who dialed 911 and pleaded for medics to break in. His brother was also shot. This is his voice on the newly released 911 call. Get somebody to get in this house to make sure hes okay, because hes diabetic. Any weapons at all . Nah, i know he owns guns, but he aint going to kill himself. Reporter veteran firefighters John Ulmschneider died. Volunteer firefighter kevin swain was shot four times and lived. Ulmschneider widow gave a statement in court, explaining how the shooting has affected their lives. This case from the day that occurred, was one that was full of misery. Reporter in upper marlboro, darcy spencer, news4. Riders who rely on metro, a major commuter hub is getting ready to close down for a month. This is all part of metros next safe track surge. Surge 14 will shut down greenbelt and college park stations from this saturday through april 29th. But the greenbelt station will stay closed through may 14th. Free shuttle buses will provide you rides between greenbelt and prince georges plaza. Green line service outside of the work zone is expected to run close to regular service. For a look at alternative travel options, head to our nbc washington app. Well, the u. S. Military is on high alert as tensions rise with north korea. Nbcs chuck todd is going to join us to continue the conversation and take a closer look at the showdown. Were also going to look at the trouble within President Trumps administration. Growing controversy tonight. New numbers show just how many people have signed up amid a legal and political fight to get medical marijuana in maryland. And well be comfortable again tomorrow with highs in the low to mid 70s. Coming up at 6 25, ill be breaking down any minor rain dealing with for the Holiday Weekend. And also tracking a big warmup for sunday. Award winning interface. Award winning design. Award winning engine. The volvo xc90. The most awarded luxury suv of the century. If you liked today and who doesnt, youre going to love the weekend. The timing has been perfect for the Holiday Weekend. This easter will feel more like the fourth of ju easter this year will feel more like late june than mid april. Take a look at your weather headlines. If you like today, youll love tomorrow. Temperatures, sky cover, all very similar, and then, well, its hot on easter. Also a little humid. At least there will be a breeze during the afternoon, kind of blowing around some of that hot air. Not only over the weekend, but into the upcoming week, not a lot of rain chances in the forecast and we still really need the rain. Take a look at the pollen report. Trees continue to come in high. Grasses, weeds, and mold spores, all coming in low. And i think were going to continue to see the tree pollen coming in high. At least over the next ten days. Were really getting into peak season, late april and early may for the tree pollen. Currently temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s for most of us, but notice by the water, its cooler. The pawtuxet river, 62, leesburg 72 degrees. For your saturday, well start off 54 degrees, similar to it was out there this morning. Perfect weather for a walk with the dog or a jog, lunch time, low 60s, and cloudiness around during the Morning Hours will give way to afternoon sunshine. 73 for a high. Tomorrow evening, most of us stay dry, only a small isolated chance of a shower, especially south and west of washington. Well be around 70 degrees. Ill be in here at that point, tracking the forecast. So if theres any rain on the radar, ill be posting that to facebook and twitter and have the latest on news4 at 6 00, but look at how the weather will impact your weekend. The nationals game going on right now. We have one tomorrow afternoon and sunday afternoon. Perfect tomorrow for baseball. Sunday its going to be extremely hot. Were not used to this kind of heat. So if youre taking the kids, make sure they have on that lightcolored, loosefitting clothing, especially if your eats a seats are in the sun. Doing yard work, if you have to cut the sunday is going to be too hot and the breeze will be blowing the grass around. Sunrise service on sunday, pleasantly cool. Mid to upper 60s. So they dont need that additional layer over the easter outfit. Take a look at the next ten days. Notice sunday is the warmest day on your tenday forecast. 86 again. Breezy during the afternoon, maybe an isolated morning shower on monday as a front moves through the area, taking out any hint of humidity. And quickly want to point this out, as we look to next friday, its feeling humid with highs around 80 degrees. All right, amelia, thank you. This is a taste of whats to come during the tax march. Organizers are calling on President Trump to release its tax returns. President s are not required to do so, but they all have, since the 70s. About expected. That would be the biggest crowd since the womens march on washington. Organizers promoted the event by inflating a 13foot tax march chicken. The rally begins at noon tomorrow on the west front lawn of the capital. At 1 00, theyll march past the irs and trump hotel and stop at the lincoln memorial. On the south lawn, crews are setting up for the annual white house easter egg roll. Tickets have been handed out via the online lottery. A lot were sent to military families, schools and hospitals. Every child gets a commemorative egg. Were told more than 18,000 eggs are on order, which is on par with years past. When we demeancome back on at 5 00, the incredible story of twin girls who earned a full ride to college during one of the toughest chapters of their young lives. And you can hear the emotion is still raw ten years a tech. Tonight senator tim kaine tal back to politics tonight and growing tensions between the u. S. And north korea. Add syria and russia to the list. Chuck todd is tapping his context. North korea could test a Nuclear Weapon in a matter of days. Sources say that the u. S. Could launch a preemptive strike. By making this public, is this President Trump showing strength to an adversary. Well, first of all, theres been some overinterpretation of this story. Theres always been a military option on the table. President bush, president obama. Now, its never been emphasized. So you could make an argument theres a difference. So whether this was strategically planned last week is unclear, but the Trump Administration does hope that the message thats being sent between dropping the mother of all bombs in afghanistan, the willingness to strike syria, that it sends a message to north korea and china, that the old negotiating ways are not going to be. Youre not going to get the similar responses that you got from bush and obam response from trump. You want to roll the dice on what that response is . Nixon famously told kissinger, hey, im not going to do that, but lets not let them think i wont do that, the sort of madman theory there. All of this depends on what is the scale of what north korea does. Its not the first time theyve used a Holiday Weekend to puff their chest and try to show off. And this happens to be a Holiday Weekend in our country and their country, for different reasons. So this feels more about, Pay Attention to me. And i think, you do have a split in the Foreign Policy community sometimes with north korea. You can overreact to what they do, which is sometimes exactly what they want. Lets talk politics within the palace, if you will. And a backlash that weve been hearing about for days against steve bannon. Is he on the way out . Or he is just isolated . If you look, its pretty clear that he doesnt have many allies. He doesnt have the president s ear the way he did during the all these, what felt like dramatic flips on different issues, particularly having to do, just take the China Economic issue and nato as two examples there. This was definitely steve bannon influencing Foreign Policy. Now hes backing off of that. Its clear bannon doesnt have the same juice. Roger stone, controversial figure himself, who is close to bannon, he said to me, the biggest mistake bannon made, he didnt staff allies. Reince priebus, Jared Kushner got their people in. Got their people in. Steve bannon did not. He didnt have a big group of people, and hes suddenly a man on an island. He got outmaneuvered on the staff level. And he didnt have a long, close history with the president , so he didnt have him in his corner either. I think we all knew the relationship was going to end, but we didnt know when. The question is, how can the president sever the ties without urbano youre bannon, stay in and hope the political winds come your way. If youre the president , youre not going to fire your soninlaw. Thats right. Bannon has to figure out how to live with Jared Kushner. You mentioned the bomb in afghanistan, the air strikes in syria, showing strength to north korea. But russia is saying, there could be grave consequences in terms of these syrian air strikes. Does the president risk sparking a conflict by showing strength at all of these areas . Thats been what some policy makers are concerned about. That what if your bluff gets called . What if the reaction in north korea is, oh, yeah, youre doing a military exercise, instead of doing a test, im going to take a shot. But, at the same time, if you look at no