good morning. welcome in on this thursday. it is 4:29, september 22. and autumn arrives hours from now. >> kim: we're counting done the minutes now at this point. you are waking up to huge news. we are taking you live to charlotte this morning where the governor there declared a state of emergency because of what has been playing out overnight with the violent protest. brad pitt is being in los angeles for some event that happened on a private plane with his child. people are starting to flirt with the idea of possible child abuse investigation. "the today show" is all over this developing story. we have a team of producers getting that information for you. >> dana: we're the wagners on this thursday and there is kelly curran in the weather center. today autumn arrives and it's

>> kelly: we are looking at windy conditions. we are looking at a red flag warning and wind advisory that go into effect at noon today. temperatures cooler as well. 75 at 9:00 a.m. still at noon, 84 at 4:00 and temperatures going to get cooler as these winds blow in this afternoon and into the evening hours. we're going to talk more about that plus your weekend forecast coming up. >> kim: thank you very much. at 4:31, let's g breaking news we hadn't mentioned yet. just getting into the newsroom this morning a u.s. military aircraft crashed off the japanese island. the japanese coast guard said one person has been rescued at this point. this is just coming into the newsroom. it is unclear if there were more people on that jet. we do know that it was taking off from an american air force base over there. we'll get continued update

>> dana: the top story this morning, the governor of north carolina declared a state of emergency in charlotte. protest overnight began peaceful enough but did not end that way as protestors clash with police on the street of charlotte, north carolina. >> the unrest in charlotte continued a second night of violent protest bring out police in riot gear grenades and tear gas. they are protesting the death of keith scott killed by police. a loud boom sent demonstrators running for cover. one person was shot. the gunman was not a police officer. >> they just shot somebody and he was laying there and there was blood and a crowd of people. i don't know if he's live or dead. >> but the violence continued

it followed similar clashes tuesday night. demonstrators shutting down an interstate, looting trucks and throwing rocks injuring 16 officers near the scene where soft killed earlier that day. officers said scott had a gun and wouldn't obey commands. waiting for his son to get off a bus. >> kim: we're just getting started on the broadcast this morning. we are taking you live to charlotte multiple times throughout this broadcast. we will get the latest live reports from the scene. we'll dip into live pictures so you can see what is happening throughout the morning. we're focusing on what has

getting in on this protest. it has to do with colin kaepernick. what you just saw with those kids taking the knee happened here in town at the american park. every member of this red lions team taking a knee fro-in protest during the national anthem. they are following the lead of colin kaepernick. people frustrated that children in our community are following kaepernick's lead. the coach insist those kids made the choice himself. >> i understand the protest. if that's how they want to do it, that's their freedom. i would stand next to them whether i agree what they are doing or not, i would defend

it as an entire team. >> that team is sponsored by floyd mayweather jr. he has yet to comment on this we will stay on top of this developing story. that man accused of shooting two people at the airport this week will face a judge hours from now for the first time. that man you are looking at, jeffrey brown plotted to kill his estranged boyfriend. there is a picture of the cup until question. once they returned home from a trip to indianapolis. he waited on the sixth floor of the parking garage and once he made eyes on them he shot at them several times. both were hit and both are recovering at the hospital. hours later he surrendered peacefully to police at a local v.a. medical center where this took place.

story since it started 79 we're checking in with him with what this man can expect before a local judge this morning. >> dana: here is a story you're only going to see on news 3. violent robbers ripping off people while eating at a restaurant in downtown las vegas. this hammed off of las vegas boulevard during the early morning hours. you can see the cameras here catching two people stealing the man with one of the women tries confronting them but backs off after the guy pulled out a gun. restaurant customers we spoke to are concerned. >> it's sad that people are stealing cell phones and stuff like that. they will get caught though. >> it's important we get these persons identified and make an arrest. you could see by this video that person, the suspect resorted to

been a multicasualty shooting. >> they are worried they will strike again. if you recognize either of the guys, please let's get these guys off the streets. call crime stoppers. hillary clinton leads trump by six points nationally among likely voters. the latest poll just four days before clinton and trump meet in the first presidential debate. survey taken after recent bout with pneumonia. clinton gets support from 43% of likely voters while trump gets 37%. gary johnson 9% and the green party has 3%. head to head clinton leads trump by 7 points 48-41. for more inside on the clinton campaign we are joined live in washington by former maryland attorney general. he is a democratic surrogate of

this morning. let's begin with some of the poll numbers. the national numbers are interesting for sure. what really matters is the battlegrounds states like ohio and florida and pennsylvania and the fact is clinton and trump are neck in neck in those states. does that give you reason for concern about the up coming election? understand it because we are in a polarized society why where people have republican versus democrat. you'd like tootle this is more about responsibility versus irresponsibility and without party who is more competent, has leadership capabilities and who can take our country forward. talking about the debate on monday. it's going to be one of the most watched shows of all time.

television when it's real life and the future of our country is at stake. i think people are going to recognize what this selection about and what it's not about. it's all about diversity and what makes our country so great and somebody running on a campaign of hate versus somebody who has led our country and understands the strengths and values of what makes america great. over time i think i bend way more toward secretary clinton i think monday will be a good start for that because the con it is will be stark. >> you talk about the differences between the two candidates. you make it sound -- clinton doesn't have a big lead. why not. >> >> i think it's -- she's had 20 years of public service. she's been in the public eye. she's not the fresh new idea

hate and fears. this is a guy you can imagine six months down the road saying i think all the people in congress are knuckle heads or dumb or don't know what they are doing so i'm going to dissolve congress. it's new versus somebody who has been around. i think at the end of the day the american people are going to vote for experience, intelligence and leadership developer who has a checkered history. >> dana: we had dr. ben carson on on tuesday and now the democratic view on thursday. >> kim: the race neck in neck in this battleground state of nevada. shocking video of a trooper in trouble. >> i can't get out of the way he's going to hit me.

way in a matter of minutes. >> dana: a naked donald trump

>> dana: we have live pictures

carolina. protestors clashed with police. it began as a peaceful protest but did not end this way. we're going to show you what happened in charlotte last night in a little bit. there was protestor on protestor violence as one person was shot in all of that. >> kim: in 15 minutes a live report from the scene. right know we have a caught on camera moment. your heart just in your throat when you check out this shocking video of a trooper in utah in troubln >> i can't get out of the way he's going to hit me. >> kim: this happened monday night of this week and this happened just north of salt lake city so you can orient yourself where this took place on the 15. a suspect zoomed past them going more than 90 miles an hour at

patrol car and took off again. they finally did catch up with him pulling over at a truck stop. thank goodness this is the end result , the trooper was not hurt. >> dana: many still not over the shocking breakup of angelina and brad. how some celebrities are reacting t i'm hillary clinton and i approve this message. donald trump says he alone can fix the problems we face.

it takes democrats and republicans working together. that's how we got health care for 8 million kids. rebuilt new york city after 9/11. and got the treaty cutting russia's nuclear arms. we've got to bring people together. that's how you solve problems and that's what

>> kim: the city has been on edge since a pressure cooker bomb exploded injuring 31 found that night but never did go off. >> dana: a line of storms dumped heavy rains across portions of minnesota leaving businesses swamped, drivers stranded in portions of that state. this is from maple grove. so much water covered the road people had to push their cars through it. flash flooding leaving cars

>> kim: we are literally counting down the minutes until we strike fall. >> dana: there goes one more minute. kelly, autumn arrives hours from now. >> kelly: 7:21:00 a.m. is when fall officially begins here in las vegas. feels like fall the last couple of days now. here is a look at what we're seeing. this is a time lapse from yesterday. lot of clear sky to get things we had quite a few showers around the area, mainly light sprinkles for the most part. it was refreshing to have the clouds for a change. temperatures stepping out the door, it's not as cool this morning or at least not right now. henderson you are coming in at 73. it's still pretty humid out there. dew points in the 60's but much drier air is about to make its

issue at all. we expect dry conditions at home today. it's going to be a wind event on the backside of this system. that's our biggest concern today. fire weather warning, red flag warning in place for all of southern nevada including las vegas. you see the areas 234 hot pink that is a red flag warning. strong winds will make driving difficult for vehicles. loose objects like a trash can end up down the street. high fire danger as well. today's high 84. gusts this afternoon up to 45. still breezy tonight. winds will diminish gradually. 59 is our low. tomorrow still a little breezy in the morning but the afternoon looks good. the weekend looking fantastic.

naked indowntown las vegas. it's his likeness. we showed this a few weeks ago. there is an artist from las vegas who made these statutes and we've seen these across many cities here in the united states including new york central park and new jersey and miami. not clear how long it will stay in downtown las vegas. life is beautiful is going on thi corner of freemont and sixth. i imagine a lot of people will be taking pictures of the naked donald trump. >> kim: britney spears and her two kids decide to plan a sneak attack. they scared her and check out the resultsover what happened. >> we're about to scare the heck out of mom.

walking. >> dana: they got her. >> kim: we heard how she responded to this whole scare. we're not the only ones taking this in. not only did their plan work but the video was posted on instagram six hours ago and its racked up 6,000 views. it's funny when it happens to other people. this is not funny. brad and angelina breaking up and people are mourning across the country. >> they are still alive, just not together. listen to how audiences are taking the news. >> angelina and brad are breaking up.

clooney was surprised. >> i didn't know that. i feel very sorry then. that's a sad story. >> not everyone was sad. fans of brad's ex-wife jennifer aniston created # justice for general. >> this is ridiculous. >> split up the wax figures moving them apart. adele dedicated her show two hours of misery to brad and angelina calling it the end of an era. in a movie together last year they played a couple melting down. angelina jolie -- this is what

you. >> but she said this wasn't them. >> because we're very stable. >> that shattered image of stability had folks tweeting love is dead. >> can love ever survive? >> there was a love is dead poll offering one option. an optimist tweeted as long as the obama's stay together love is still reel. someone else joked last power couple mrs. pepper. with angelina cited irreconcilable differences we may never again hear the prads yelling this. >> even though that was the lighter side of the celebrity story, we have serious news involving brad pitt this morning. the los angeles police department and children and family services are both

physical and verbal abusive incident on the tarmac in los angeles last wednesday. that is the same day that jolly filed the papers. continued coverage on this event right here on channel 3. still to come as well a couple of high school football players considered heroes.

>> dana: two football players now heroes. they found a cat with a bit of inc. knewty they were able to free it by lowering a bucket into the drain. the team upset their opponent who is hadn't lost aam three years. the coach commends their players for their bravery and thanks the cat for their big win. >> kim: your privacy may be under threat and you are completely unaware about it. that's why we teamed one consumer reports. we van exclusive headed your way you will be talking about throughout the day. >> dana: remember this video of the olympics after coaches stripping down after their competitor didn't win.

we're going to tell you how long they are going to have to sit

>> dana: bombshell. brad pitt facing allegations of child abuse against his own children. wait until you hear the shocking details. >> kim: shooting suspect. the man police say opened fire at our local airport is facing a judge in a matter of hours and we know what to expect. we're sharing it with you. >> dana: another warm night in charlotte, north carolina. declared there. >> kim: we are taking through. >> after spending much of the night shrouded in tear gas and pepper spray and smoke, the city of charlotte a bit more norm this will morning. traffic light because most of the large employers telling their employees to stay home