gunman dressed in a military uniform. >> we're continuing to ask our communities to shelter in place. >> the first reported gun shoths came around 8:20 a.m. >> a shooter entered a building 197, a navy c command. >> a deadly chaotic scene unfolded this morning. witnesses say they saw a shooter with a rifle. >> he aimed at gun and fired two, three shots. >> the commander was talking about the shootings with another man, then that, man got shot. >> we had two gunshots went off near us, one hit him. he fell down z i ran from there after that. >> the navy yard is in a busy area of the nation's capital. just blocks from the wash national baseball stayed skbrim several agencies. the president said personnel targeted were patriots. >> i know dangers of serving

abroad but today they face violence that they won't have expected here at home. >> law enforcement officials say they do not yet have a motive for the shooting. this is still a very heavily secured area and washington, d.c. police urging people to stay away because there is still an active investigation underway. reporting in washington, abc 7 news. >> let me give you a look at exactly where this shooting happened. we're going to zoom in, into a google earth map of washington, d.c.. now if you advise yilted in the past you've probably spent time in this area this, is where the white house is right there. now south is the washington nationals ballpark. next to the stadium is washington, d.c.'s navy yard. the shooting happened in the building 197, largest of the

five system commands. 3,000 people working there build, buy and maintain ships and submarines and systems. it's critical to operations. it's a high security facility not allowing public access. >> we're learning about the 34-year-old aaron alexis serving as a contractor at the time of the shooting. alexis father told police alexis suffered with post traumatic stress disorder after helping rescue victims of the september 11th attacks in new york. in 2004 arrested in seattle for shooting up fires of a -- tires of a vehicle in what was described as an anger fueled blackout. in 2010 accused of firing a gun. police ob -- president obama ordered flags to be flown at

half staff. that includes the flag at the white house. >> there is more on the shooting ahead. at 5:30 you're going hear from two people inside of the building hear what they had to say. the gunman began firing at them that. is coming up after abc 7 news at 5:00. and stay with us for continuing coverage of the navy yard shooting. you can find updates on our web site abc 7 news.com and as well as our facebook page and twitter. >> today a grieving mother of a teenager killed in an accident last week is talking about her son. the 17-year-old was a passenger in a car that crashed friday around 7:00 p.m. the driver survive asked was air lifted to john muir medical center. today grief counselors on the campus giving -- consoling his

friends. his mother had a message for them. >> teenagers are out there driving these cars, please slow cars down because cars do kill and harm people. i mean, it's terrible. that i have to lose a child like this. >> investigators are looking into whether excessive speed was to blame. a second vehicle involved and may have also been speeding. the driver of the car has turned himself in to authorities. >> the san jose police department says it's summer crack down on gang activity resulted in a 19% drop in gang related violent crime. the crack down launched in june after a string of killings including a shooting death of a 16-year-old so far this year san jose experienced six fewer gang related homicides. that is a 42% drop. police planning to extend crack down into a year-round effort. a registered sex offender under arrest for suspected lewd behavior toward two young children and a mountain view walmart has been name aid

suspect in two similar incidents. 70-year-old christopher miller arrested this month. since then, police identified miller as a snekt the assault of a 10-year-old girl nay barns and noble store in june. he matches a description police say of a man that exposed him snefl a burger king, investigators say kill he -- miller might be responsible and minute anyone can information is urged to contact police. >> leaders and bart managers resumed talks in oakland today, focusing on tle been biggest issues wages health benefits and pensions. talks taking place during a cooling off. workers could strike again as a new deal is not in place by october 10th. >> if they don't agree workers can't go on strike. you urge them strongly not to do that. >> it comes down to money. the reason we do not have a deal is because labor union are still asking for a 20% percent pay increase. >> they're just going keep at it. it's unfortunate they waited

30 days to get to the table. we're ready at the start of the cooling off period. >> bart telling riders to make plans in case of a strike, considering having managers operate trains on a reduced schedule. leaders believe that would jep ties safety. >> a controversial bill allowing taller buildings and denser developments to be built passed the state assembly. existing height limits would be relaxed. developers would be allowed to cluster bigger hotel buildings closer to amenities. environmentalists admit it would help cut car emissions but they say it will change the rural ambience of the lake by making it too urban. they have promised to fight that bill. >> a 10-year-old antioch boy continues to recover after being attacked by one of his neighbors' pit bulls and today, he went back to thank firefighters who rescued him.

>> last time firefighters saw hunter killborn they are responding to a pit bull attack. one or two neighbor dogs ripped the 10-year-old boy's face. he spent nine day ndz the hospital with two surgeries including a skin graft. these pictures were taken by his mom. today, he and his family dropped by the fire house to say thank you. >> what do you remember? >> they help immediate out. i'm just happy they came. >> he brought them a gift of red vines. they gave him legos to build fire trucks. >> it reminds me why we do this job. >> firefighters say reunions like this with people rescued don't happen often. >> then healing process can begin. >> the visit included a vip

tour of the station. and a ride around the block on a rig. the pit bulls under county skpuft may be put down. the owners provided these pictures,. >> that dog not a nice dog. i've been having bad dream autos we love you and are glad you're okay. you're awesome. >> one strong kid. >> the owners of the pit bulls are fighting to save their dogs, there is a hearing here at antioch city hall scheduled for next week. in antioch, abc 7 news. >> facebook stock down 4%. the company getting a lot of attention for new video format. starting thursday videos appear in a regular news speed feed and this is a format

facebook reportedly has been planning to use when troib dusing ads. the commercials expected to be a big money-maker for facebook. >> dow jones rose 118 points over news professor and economist janet yellen may get the nod as head of the federal reserve. >> yellen likely to keep rates lower for a longer yofd time. you may know her name, she would be the first ever female federal reserve chair attention focused on yellen after lawrence summers withdrew his name. summers had been expected to move aggressively. >> and still ahead diversity reigns at miss america coming

up, why the choice hit up twitter. >> basking in the sun now, i'll have details coming up. >> thank you, and michael finney explains how to get a new iphone without getting tied up in a long term contract. stay with us.

your new miss america is... miss new york! >> that is the sound of history. miss new york is the first indian american to wear the crown.

chosen after performing a bollywood fusion dance. many are critical. and that is drawing criticism. abc 7 news business and technology reporter david louie has the story from freemon.. >> tears of joy began flowing down miss america's face, the reality that ethnic heritage is seemingly not an issue. >> people are accepting not based on ethnic background just voting for she's american. >> however, posts in social media gab began to reflect toller yens, one labeled her a terrorist, and another, an arab. she is a daughter of an immigrant who is a gynecologist. >> shows how much we have left to go, still, just because there are always going to be like ignorant people in any sort of group. >> miss america is said, quote, very is to-to-rise above that.

i viewed myself as first american. the co-founder of the hindu american foundation says it's a day of celebration but a day to address hatred. >> we celebrate and want to make sure we continue to make sure these racist attitudes don't remain because goitsing to make people feel part of the country. >> i consider myself american. i don't know why people may be white think of themselves, i don't think there is a definition anymore. >> however, this woman says some people continue intolerance. >> i do think there is, unfortunately. it's getting better but still, lingering. >> the hope is that election will be a learning experience for those who are not familiar with cultures of south asia and indian americans. >> miss new york performed a

bolly dwood dance for the kmet kpet tigs. that is a style seen on "dancing with the stars". that show is back tonight at 8:00 if you're going to be away from the tv you can watch "dancing with the stars" on your smart phone or computer with watch abc. we'll have more information on abc 7 news.com. look under see it on tv. >> that is the sound butter ball wants to you hear during holidays. butter ball enlisting the help of men as well as women for tricky -- turkey talk line. how old is this commercial? really? the talk line has long offered advice for anyone overwhelmed by making turkeys. >> there saz a big celebration

in mexico this morning. hundreds you are turned out to celebrate the new home of the mexican museum. aztec dancers were there to bless the site. museum sits at the base of a few tour residential tower and the current space is so small display all of the collections. >> it's now time for it to have a permanent home. >> the project not without controversy. residents may sue to keep et from blocking their views. expanded museum expected to open in 2017. >> doesn't look as though larry le -- ellison will spent time sulking in his team loses.

the party going feature a maroon five and black keys, or why cell open world begins and 47,000 people will be there. >> well, how can 49ers forget about yesterday's tough loss it? was brutal. how about playing video games with high school kids it teaches students about money management. >> feels fun just to mess around. and answer questions. >> both 49ers players told students how unprepared they were to handle money in college. financial football was developed by visa and the nfl that. is an innovative idea. >> yes swre. good advice now.

yes, michael finney is here with the consumer news. >> let's start with iphones consumers will be able to get a new iphone 5 s without signing up for two years of service but that doesn't mean it will be cheap. programs allowing customers not to sign up for contracts of two years. the catch? you have to pay for the phone you stop the service. sprint jauft announced the plam pram allowing customers to buy the phone paying it off over two years and about $27 a month. the cost of long term care insurance is skyrocketing some are getting rate increases of as much as 30% and some looking at it double. many of us will need long term care and finding a good company is not an easy task

but here good news, california department of insurance makes it easier with a side by side kmair son of poll says snold this state. david hollander heads up liberty group and says if you're considering long term insurance, look now. rather than later. >> just check it out. your health buys long term care not your wealth. lots of people were wealthy couldn't get it because they're not insureable. >> we have a link to the california report and to david hollander and liberty group. log on and click on 7 on your side. >> store lay aways are getting a lot of coverage i want to give you a quick heads up. the programs touted free but if you don't follow through you can end up being charged a cancellation fee. usually around $10.

they say we're free, they are but if you don't follow through there is sometimes a charge. >> all right. we're back to work after a gloweris weekend. >> is goiting to stay that way? >> of course not. it can't stay that way. i'm on the roof and you look around here sunny skies out here, a nice breeze going. people walking, biking, it will be changing. now most areas enjoying sun. from our mount tamalpais camera you can see patchy low clouds forming looking tordz ocean beach there. it's breezy. san francisco, 66 at this hour,

78 redwood city. and in los gatos, 79 degrees 86 in santa rosa. 77 napa, novato. 83 degrees in concord. from our east bay hills camera, you can see a clear shot there. here is a look at the forecast. turning cooler, warmer pattern wednesday, thursday. fall arrives sunday at 1:44 p.m. and we may be looking at changes sheer look at the pacific salt light picture this system approaching going to drop our temperatures tomorrow. so no rain for the bay area tomorrow. what it will do is kick up sea breeze. sheer look at computer animation. afternoon will feature a stronger sea breeze. temperatures averaging from five to 10 degrees cooler. near the coast a couple degree

drop. a week head might include bigger changes. a stronger system friday night into saturday starts to fall apart showers remaining north but one model wants to bring in a possibility of showers here locally. so this could change, tomorrow morn being you might want to grab an extra layer, cupertino, 73. redwood city, 73 degrees you'll see low clouds hanging around into afternoon and south city. nice looking day. santa rosa, 76. towards east bay, breezy, blue

skies by afternoon. 9 oakland hayward inland spots into low 80s for fairfield but livermore going from 86 to 78 tomorrow you'll notice a difference. a check of the accu-weather forecast wednesday, thursday, plenty of sunshine. upper 80s inland. look at the coast upper 80s, each weather for you. friday, saturday, bumping up sunday, monday but we're looking at possibility of needing those umbrellas between friday night and saturday. so our live doppler 7 hd tracks any rain if we do see any here in the bay area, live from the roof of the kgotv broadcast center i'm sandhya patel, back to you. >> thank you very much. >> and still ahead urgent threat. what the government says he need to know about the risks to your health. >> plus a perfect age to be a woman. >> that is coming up.

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a new warning from the government. officials say overuse of antibiotics cause three kinds of bacteria to become urgent threats to health. one causes life threatening diea rea, one, bloodstream infections and once transmitts sexually. officials say 23,000 deaths and two million illnesses from germs hard to treat because they have become resistant to drugs. the head for the centers of disease control says consequences are potentially catastrophic and says unless people refrain from using aebt antibiotics more patients will be thrust back to a time before we had effective drugs. >> that is scary. monumental task of uprighting and removing a cap sized cruise ship off the italian coast is underway.

but going more slowly. today engineers succeeded in lifting the ship off the lots. it's been resting 20 months after it ran aground january, 2012 but taking time, longer than thought. a system of pullies and steel cables has been built for the job. but that is never happened before at sea. these graphics show you we can walk through what happened. the cable will tilt on to a steel platform being built. and a set of boxes filled with air will be attached on to its side. the air boxes will give the ship buoyancy. it and will be towed for scrap. >> monument draw. >> still to come, women choose >> still to come, women choose a perfect page. ♪

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tell you about one of the benefits of video games. you may think your children play too much of them. also tonight a new california tourist destination a victorian boarding house of an infamous sacramento serial killer. its coming up at 6:00. >> thank you. >> see you then. it's age-old question what is the perfect age. >> the poll asked people if you can skip and live forever in good health what age would you tlik resnain. >> the men, 47, women, 53. >> varies from coast to coast. west coast it was 47. >> you're in good health that is all that matter autos that is right. >> thanks for joining us.

welcome to "world news." tonight breaking news. deadly rampage. a gunman opens fire at a naval command center. >> multiple shots fired. multiple people down. >> more than a dozen killed as the nation's capitol is put on lockdown. office workers run for their lives from a scene of total chaos. >> everyone said, "this is no drill. go, go, go." >> what we're learning about the gunman, his victims and the country's newest shooting massacre. full team coverage right now. good evening. it has happened again. another mass shooting in america. this time just south of the white house and the capitol. at our country's oldest naval facility, the washington navy