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[000 00 59;00] Police Officer shooting at a suspect. Wusa 9s garrett haake, with more on what is happening. Garrett, is it still unfolding . Oh, shoot reporter yeah, adam very much so. Detectives still on the scene. Quite a lot for First Responders here to deal with in this condo community. Heres what we know. Police got to the scene. Came to a call of a double shooting. When they got here, they confronted a man inside one of these townhouses. A witness here told me that at that man at one point came on the back of the home. He went back inside. At some point, fire broke out inside this condo building. Its unclear who started it or why. But eventually, police did go in. And a Police Officer shot that man, inside the home. He has since been taken to a hospital. Along with two other people. If we believe, the people who are initially shot here tonight. I can tell you that the suspect, or the man who was shot by Police Officers, has died at the hospital, as we come back ou the two people who were initially taken to the hospital, are being treated there. A third person was treated for injuries here on the scene. We dont know whether thats related to the shooting or to the fire or something else. But as you can see, an active scene here. A lot of questions still to be answered. Were hoping to talk with Fairfax County police here in a little bit and try to get more information for you coming up soon. For now, garrett haake, wusa 9. Also breaking. Turkish media reports. Police have caught the alleged gunman who attacked an istanbul nightclub on new years eve. 39 people died, more than 70 were hurt. Isis claimed responsibility. An International Manhunt ensued for the suspect. Meanwhile, dozens were arrested for helping the killer in his attack. On this Martin Luther king, jr. Day, muriel bowser, the mayor of d. C. , kicked off the 11th annual peace march in honor of the civil rights leader. Live in downtown reporter a spirited and wonderful day here in downtown anacostia. And what was new . Well, for the first time in parade history, a whole decade of history. Organizers changed the parade route. Normally, the parade starts up the hill and goes a little further into congress heights. This year, they came down the hill, ended here at the iconic big chair in downtown anacostia. Reporter now, they changed the roof this year. Yeah. I was shocked. They usually up that way. Reporter a new roof but still a crowd pleaser. What was your favorite part so far . The cheerleaders. Reporter hundreds of residents lined the streets to take in the parade, honoring the life and legacy of dr. Martin luther king, jr. Why is he such an important man. Because he tries to make the world better. Reporter young and the young at heart came to celebrate, learn and share the lessons of the slain civil rights leader. The lesson i found in his life is at have a short life. But he knew he had a gift. And he had to share it with the world. Were still continuing in the fight of civil justice. Righteousness and fair equality for all. He is a good inspiration for kids and adults. School systems, you just dont learn as much as we would like about our African American community. I thought this would be a good experience for him. Coming altogether as a nation. Not really looking at race. And everyone is equal. And trying to implement that to him. Reporter there was plenty of activism today. Toya carmichael started her day, sevenning in congress heights. We talked about changes in the law. Because were lawyers. Thats what we know. Thats what we do. The United Planning Organization is also here, providing food to people in the community. All us humans learn how to get along with everybody in love. Thats what we need in our world back today is love. Reporter certainly feeling the love here in downtown anacostia. Today was, indeed, a day of service for so many, who said theyre neighbors and sponsored community cleanup. Were live, delia goncalves, wusa 9. Today, the mayor launched d. C. s my brothers keeper. They nounced president obamas announced president obamas call for opportunities for boys and men of color. Also, the annual wreath laying ceremony. This is the sixth year this has been done, aimed at honoring the late civil rights leader. The war of words between the president elect and civil rights icon congressman john louis, continues to make headlines. Reporter but the man who witness walk once walked side by side with dr. King, chose not to address trump today. He oftenned these offered these words instead. The way of love is a better way. The way of peace is a better way. Last week, lewis called trump an illegitimate president. Trump responded on twitter that lewis is, quote, all talk. The son of Martin Luther king, jr. , weighed in on the dispute between president elect and john lewis. The two shook hands today. King said sometimes things get said in the heat of emotion. They also talked about fixing a broken system. Now, just four days from the inauguration of donald trump. A Million People expected to be here for the event. As well as the protests. A Frederick County School Worker is sharing her story after she was fired for a tweet, suggesting a student learn how to spell. W usa 9s Stephanie Gailhard is live with the debate on social media. Fill us in. Reporter lesli, thats for sure, a shiewj debate. Huge debate. She said she was just doing her job. Engaging students on social media in a witty way. The School District didnt see it that way. They fired her. Reporter it began with this tweet, from a student. Close school tomorrow, please. Katy nash, the then web Service Coordinator for Public Schools replied back. But then how would you know how to spell tomorrow . Just trying to be witty and banter back and forth with the students. That tweet cost her, her job. I think i was in a state of sort of like shock and not able to process it right away. She said the School District told her, they didnt like her tone. The School District gets a lot of instant messages, tweets, please close school, please close school from the students. For me, this was just another part of my job and i was remying quickly. Reporter quick replying quickly. Quickly, it started trending on social mead media. The mother said she is thank for. I did hear about katie being fired and it was totally uncalled for. Poor decision on the districts part. It is not something to fight or be fired over. The district said she uses the wrong tone. The student later tweeted, he didnt take nashs tweet personally. And thought it was funny. I know my intentions. And i have been really overwhelmed by the community and their support. And their belief in me that my intentions were good. Account and lesli and adam, she said shes already started looking for a new job. Reporting live tonight in frederick, Stephanie Gailhard, wusa 9. Thank you, stephanie. Police have arrested the wife of the gunman responsible for the orlando nightclub massacre. Noor salmon is charged with aiding and abetting, as well as obstruction of justice, after being arrested in san francisco. S. W. A. T. Team members killed her huds, omar mateen back in june. But not before he had slaughtered 40. Its the worst mass shooting in american history. A mystery in northeast d. C. Police are trying to figure out how two people dide. They were found died. They were found overnight, inside a home near the intersection of limonplace. That road was shut down for hours while police canvassed the area. And heartwrenching video dog who was hurt in a house fire this afternoon. This all started on the first floor of a home, near cringle and 45th street northwest. The dog was rushed to a nearby animal hospital. No one else was hurt. The last man to walk on the moon died today, at the age of 82. Gene sernon was only one of two astronauts to fly to the moon on two occasions. The second time, as commander, of apollo 17. He spent three days on the moons surface. In 2014, a documentary was made about sernons life. No word yet on a cause of death. We are just Getting Started on wusa 9news at 5 00. Well, cloudy, illy day today. I am tracking showers coming through loudoun, central and howard county. Well tell you why tomorrow is going to be a yellow weather alert day. And also why were looking at possible rain for inauguration day. And a man lookin president obama. Ringling brothers brothers and barnum and bailey, explaining what their big concern is, now that the big top is folding up. And right after the break, the story behind god zilla, caught on camera, in florida. Whats the deal with that . Thats his name is . Thats his name. Godzilla. Well, this is not jurassic park. This is real. This giant gator that sadam affectionately named adam has affectionately named godzilla. Shows the reptile Walking Around in natures center. Its been shared more than 16,000 times on facebook. As long as he stays there, were good. I used to swim in the lakes in central florida. Never going in the water again. All right. Well, you could go in. You might not come out. Thats true. The womens march on washington happening on saturday, is expected to be the largest demonstration of the inauguration of president elect donald trump. Peggy has more. The event is still in the planning stages and not everything is confirmed. But we do have hard facts about when and e wherand the numbers. Theyre expecting at least 200,000 people. Reporter the grass roots idea of a womens march on washington, has turned into a major event. Lots of info is on the website. And this facebook video. Everyone is welcome to march. No matter your age, gender identity, or how you chose to te 10 00 a. M. Saturday, near the u. S. Capitol at the intersections of independence avenue and third street. There will be speakers and a short rally with performances. Then, we will march about 1 1 2 miles together. Organizers are not saying yet who is performing or where theyll march to. But its believed they will march toward the white house. Reporter the womens march on washington has a permit for the route that we have chosen. There will be d. C. Police present to protect our route, and marshalls trained in nonviolence for crowd control. Reporter d. C. Police will have rolling street closures, along independence avenue. And north on 14th street to constitution. Then west to 17th street, next to the ellipse. It is our mission to make sure that this march is as accessible as possible. There will be space for people with disabilities, pregnant women. And the elderly. Well have portable toilets for all. Reporter if youre going, organizers ask that you bring s, no backpacks or large bags are permitted. The best way to get there . Metro. Yellow and orange. Red line to judiciary square. Or amtrak or Commuter Rail to union station. Walk toward the national mall. There will be signs everywhere. Now, given that the election was so divisive, march organizers are even putting out a legal hotline number, in case people get in trouble. They are advising people to come with a buddy, make sure their cell phones are fully charged. And let someone else know where you are. Adam . Lesli . All right, peggy. Thank you. As information has been coming in about the womens march, westbound adding it to our wusa 9 app. Find out the celebrities who have already committed to attend the event. Circus mate not go on. Ringling brothers and barnum and bailey is folding up the tent, after more than 100 years. The Parent Company says the biggest concern is making sure their 400 animals are taken care of. We continue to provide the high level of care that we always have. And our our job now is to find suitable homes for all of our animals in the next few months. Your last chance to see the show in our area is in march and april in d. C. And in fairfax. The circus performs its final show in new york in may. I bet tickets are going quick. An ice storm being blamed for at least six deaths this evening. More than an inch of ice, crippled parts of the Central Plains and midwest. The weather devastated highways, leaving drivers look at that, spinning out of control. This is dash cam video from a kansas state trooper. Making a narrow escape. After a tractortrailer loses it on the oncoming traffic side of the road. Just spinning out there on the icy road. Meantime, heavy rain and flooding pounding texas overnight. And a tornado touching down, really . Austin shep ender spotted shepherd spotted the funnel cloud and said it passed right over a houston freeway. You can see a car there, literally driving down the wrong way. I would definitely turn. Looks like a weaker one. He looks like hes driving toward it. It may have come so quickly on him. And upon him, he didnt probably realize until it was over him. Now, is this all part of that system that was just drenching, california, nevada, with all that rain . Yes. Yes. So the storm came out of the southwest to produce the ice, snow, Severe Weather in texas university. And yesterday. And were still tracking it. Got some rain coming in here for tomorrow. Yeah. Sort of the fringe on that storm is what were going to be dealing with. What were dealing with, even this evening, just lighter showers. And i do want to start with first alert doppler. Some of the agents of that storm storm system. Ontario, in towards erie pennsylvania. A few light showers, coming across northern suburbs. Areas moving west and east. 40 miles an hour. This stuff is well take you up north. Northern loudoun now. Everything moving east into Carroll County out of Frederick County. Even howard county, seeing some of that shower activity as well. Germantown to rockville now. Weve got showers. I want to zoom in to the 70 corridor. Taking that east toward the redland area. Only the showers are coming in. North to rockville, coming out of german town. And boy, its even up to clarks burg. Dont be surprised if the streets are west here. Moving east, 40 miles an hour. Laurel, 5 42. Columbia at about 5 46. And other showers will still be passing, again from west virginia, western maryland, toward frederick and carrollton. Up there, its coldest. Only in the upper 30s in hagerstown in westminster right now. Rest of us, low to mid30s. Fredericksburg, 46. And weve got 41 coming this from reidville right there. And our michael and sons weather camera. Clouds, kind of a soso day, if you will. We will see warmer temps head this way. But not until tomorrow. And said with, youre going to love. 44 now, feeling like 40 with a south wind at seven miles per hour. But that is nothing compared to the cold in alaska. 30s and 40s below zero. There have been some wind chills in the 60 to 65 range. I point that out. In canada. These are way above freezing. Fort mcbird, 45 in january. Cold air will stay to the north. Theres some cold air. But that arctic cold, doesnt have a chance for the maybe next 1 to 2 weeks. The storm system that adam and lesli and i were talking ou it is. All of that pink on the north end, that is freezing rain nw sleet. Icy mess in northern iowa, in towards Central Wisconsin and central michigan. But for us, just a couple of showers tonight. Tomorrow is going to be a yellow weather alert day. Because we have rain showers expected here. Especially in the morning. As we get into wednesday, well clear out. I just want to show you this quickly. By thursday, were looking okay. But look at this in the mississippi valley. This heads our way friday afternoon. So inauguration day. Could be a wet one. 36 to 41 overnight tonight. Isolated showers. Tomorrow morning, a few alerts. 30s and 40s. In the afternoon, cant rule out a few. Tell be milder. As we head towards wednesday. 59 with the breeze. Once again. Thursday. Friday, the afternoon rain. And looks wet again later sunday into monday. All right. Straight ahead. Air b b blows up with people looking to rent rooms during inauguration week. Anys from getting scammed on inauguration day. All that and more in tonights consumer alert. And a man rescued by d. C. Firefighters makes a surprise visit to the people who saved this is one gorgeous truck. Special edition. Oh, did i say theres only one special edition . Because, actually theres 5. Aaaahh ooohh uh holy mackerel. Wow. Nice. Strength and style. Which ones your favorite . laughter come home with me trade up to the silverado all star edition and get an average total value of eight thousand one hundred fifty dollars when you find your tag. Find new roads at your local chevy dealer. Store in tonights consumer alert, air b b hosts will make good money, as thousands come in for the inauguration and womens march. That homesharing service is more than 5200b bs. And air rentals are going for more than 1,000 a night. Apparently there are bookings all over the place. For the inauguration. The Better Business bureau is warning inaugural participants to avoid Online Ticket scams. Check reviews at bbb. Org. Legitimate tickets to certain events are handed out by your house representative, senator, or the president ial inaugural committee. You have to pay with a credit card, never cash, and never wire money. And if that ticket deal sounds probably is. So of course, save your money and walk away. Samsung has completed its investigation into the galaxy 7 note. It has concluded that the batteries were likely the problem. They determined the problem was not related to the hardware design or the software. This guy woke up in the hospital. And he was told that he died. And today, he got to say thank you to the First Responders who saved his life. Quite a shocking piece of news. Two months ago, d. C. Firefighters arrived to find robert law iv, blacked out. Unable to breathe. He didnt have a pulse and went into cardiac arrest. Crews performed cpr, and robert said hes grateful they did. Their call of duty. They went above and beyond. Above and beyond to save my life. But theyre in the business of saving lives. And they proved that d. C. Fire knows their stuff. They know ive been on the job for 13 years now. And this is the first time ive ever met a victim that weve saved. Reporter

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