high school...was told to leave...and refused. when the kid's sister got involved, thats when the crowd gathered, heckling the officer...kids recording everything on their phones (nats screaming) "what made you want to pull out your cell phone? that he was hitting him" at about :14 seconds in...you can see what appears to be a rock hits the officers head...right before he pulls out the pepper spray. however another video shot from a different angle...does not show that rock....although its not clear if the second video was taken at the same time as the first...if not....that could indicate the officer sprayed the students before he was hit....or contined to do it afterwards. school police made no mention of a rock in a statement released to action news describing what happened. some students are still upset..having been suffering with burning eyes and throats for hours. "i have ashtma and when he sprayed it i started coughing and lost my voice. i only got it back 20 or 30 minutes ago" finally, listen to

zepeda...he says this is a school administrator talking- telling him to delete the evidence "erase it right now" so what do you think of this video? you can weigh in on our facebook page or on twitter. our handle is @ktnv. reporting live jacqui heinrich channel 13 action news police are looking for a person of interest.. identified as 37- year old gerardo campos-torres.. in connection to last night's shooting death of 76-year-old bacilio garcia. it happened just after 7pm during an argument at a home near rancho and washington. another man was critically wounded. if you have any information.. contact metro right away. a teenage boy who was in the right place at the right time helped catch four burglars today in northwest las vegas. "i saw like four guys in the car with the trunk open and i

flat-screen tv." action news reporter david schuman is live outside the home near rainbow and craig.. where thousands of dollars worth of electronics were taken. david. a middle school student out of school early today was walking right here when he saw four strangers carrying televisions out of his neighbor's house. he called the police and they soon spotted the suspects' car. but sadly that's not where this story ends. while they were driving to get away from the officers...the suspects crashed at cheyenne and rancho -- not too far from the burglarized home. they hit and injured three pedestrians -- including a child. three of the suspects were injured as well and all six people went to the hospital. they're all expected to be okay. as for the boy who called the police...he's proud of himself for quickly taking action but this isn't an incident he'll soon forget. 19:09:23 omar torres "if i never called, who knows what could've happened?" butted with 19:08:34 "it's scary to know

around here in our neighborhood." the burglars took four televisions...video game consoles and several other electronics. the owners told me it was all destroyed in the crash. reporting live..david schuman..channel 13 action news. a developing story.... in the west african nation of burkina faso... al qaeda militants have attacked a popular tourist hotel... the third terror attack.... in -4- days..... targeting western nationals. (nats up: boom!) [dissolve to] (nats up gunfire) explosions and gunfire tore through the night air.... in the capital city. eyewitnesses say.... two car bombs exploded.... outside the hotel..... while multiple gunmen reportedly attacked the taking hostages. (nats up man speaks in french) "the guys came in and started eyewitness. "we know the gunmen.... won't get out alive. our country is not for shoot," said this eyewitness.

won't get out alive. our country is not for jihadists or terrorists." a militant group associated with al qaeda is claiming responsibility.... for the attack. there are reports that as many as -20- may have died.... t all u-s embassy and military personnel have reportedly been accounted for. a spokesman for the burkina faso parliament says... -63- hostages have been freed... so far. some frightening moments on board an american airlines flight from new york to miami. several passengers and crew members were injured when the jet flew into some severe turbulence. abc's david kerley talked with some passengers.. who describedthe moment it happened. that flight attendant..with the bloodied nose... on a stetcher... the american airlines jet heading to miami... into this weather...hit severe turbulence... passengers were screaming... children crying... sot: rosemarie aveloo/passenger "it felt like a roller coaster, it was just very uncomfortable, and everybody was afraid." nats - american 1410, we have one

nose and we have several minor injuries to passengers other planes were hit too.. severe turbulence... can toss people... their belongings... even heavy drink carts around the cabin. david kerley stand-up predicting turbulence like this, has always been the problem, but some new software is giving pilots a view inside the storm we were on this test flight... around miami recently ... where these pilots aim for trouble.. nats: dk: well we're headed right for this turbulence? rr: yes, we are. dk: on purpose. rockwell... has developed radar software... which american airlines is intsalling on its jets... green...means go... a path through the storm.. sot: capt.brian will/aa and when we have actually flown through those areas, it has been smooth as glass, there hasn't even been a ripple. technology... which may help prevent these turbulent rides. dk abcn washington the chief operating officer of las vegas-based allegiant airlines has stepped down. 52-year old steven harfst had only been in that position for a little more than a year. his resignation follows several questions about the airline's safety record and several

involving emergency landings. in a statement to action news.. allegiant says quote: "the company will use this leadership change as an opportunity to refocus on operational needs and areas for improvement." more heartbreak... we've now learned.... the canadian singer's older brother is dying. -59- year-old daniel is fighting brain... tongue... and throat cancer. the family says... they don't think.... week. the news comes.... at a tough time for the family... after dion's husband rene angelil died... just yesterday. caesars has a tribute to angelil on their marquee.... tonight. dion has canceled her shows... at caesars palace.... for the weekend. a major change on the las vegas strip... mgm resorts is about to start charging you.... for parking. take a look... at this map. these are all the m-g-m-owned properties..... that will soon start making you pay.... to park. many locals and visitors say... this is a slap in the face.... to las vegas history and culture. and... some believe... it's going to turn so many people away....

"that is really messed up."(from 6pm pkg) "it's going to be a huge inconvenience." (from 6pm pkg) "if people don't come, then they're going to raise prices because they have to make their money somehow." (from 6pm pkg) m-g-m has not announced the exact amount.... you'll have to pay... but... if you're parking overnight... they say... you won't pay any more than.... 10 dollars... and... that overnight pass will give you access to parking.... at all mgm properties. all of these fees will support... a -90-million dollar project..... to renovate mgm's existing parking lots.... and... build a brand new one..... that will give people very easy access.... to the new "t-mobile arena". "i think in the long run, when they see the improvements that we make, they might find it to be a worry investment." (from 5pm pkg) the new fees take effect... in april.... but locals... will have a grace period of free parking... for a short time. dozens of people living at a valley apartment complex say they spent more than a week without hot water. when you ask.. we investigate. the residents at canyon pointe say the hot water stopped

buildings on january 5th and wasn't back on until the 13th. southwest gas tells action news a construction crew hit a line and they couldn't turn the gas back on until it was fixed. but residents say they had no communication from management.. and they've only been offered 10-dollars for the week without water. john hamilton lives in canyon pointe 17.07.08 the most upsetting fact is that they really didnt keep us informed 12 they didn't keep us informed 13 a manager from canyon pointe called us refused to comment. we then reached out to to the management company.. but after trying seven extensions no one answered. according to nevada law.. service. that means if it goes out.. the landlord has 48 hours to fix it or "use best efforts" to do so. if they don't.. the tenant can withhold rent or sue the landlord for the time without hot water. a lawsuit is being filed against n-v energy over solar power. two homeowners are involved in a class action lawsuit.. accusing n-v energy of consumer fraud and negligence. they're also demanding the power company provide relief

metering' rate changes. action news also spoke with a former sun-run energy employee who's fighting to find work. jose pena, former sunrun employee. 12:39:15- 12:39:21 i mean i always have my options it's just difficult not knowing what's going to happen in the next couple months> n-v energy says it does not comment on pending litigation. still ahead.. the holiday season is over.. but that's not the case with some great deals. contact 13 is digging deeper to save you money... why january is the best time to find a bargain... and... where you can find some great right now. business owners say a vacant store has become a homeless hideout. what those living inside had to say and what is doing to try and help. some unbelievable video out of mexico tonight of an explosion

looked more like a scene out of a hollywood blockbuster. the powerful blast happened at a restaurant in mexico city.. and hurled large pieces of treet. nearly a dozen people were also injured. investigators believe it was caused by a gas build-up inside the restaurant that somehow ignited. managers in a commercial center say... a recent remodel has opened the door for dozens of homeless people.... to move into a vacant store. they've tried reaching out to: the police.. county... and... even the property owner.... with no response. it's a story.... you asked us... to investigate. action news reporter... bryan callahan spoke with the people who say... the store has become... a homeless condo. bryab we often hear of the terrible conditions inside abandoned building taken over by squatters.

hearing from the man who contacted us about the vacant store. even he was shocked by what we found when we went there tonight. 14.38.42.00 "is that what you see all the time? no this is a first for me. holy [expletive.] troy heard says he has seen a lot of homeless activity in the vacant store next door... but was shocked when he saw a woman apparently shooting up by the front window. 14.47.52.00 "it has become a homeless condo and each day it gets worse and worse." other business owners say they have noticed the problem growing since that building was remodeled about a month ago... opening the door for homeless people to move in. 14.24.46.00 "immediately they started. there was three then four and five." both businesses we talked to said they have reached out for help... saying the group has left them fearing for their safety. 14.24.30.00 "we even stopped taking cash. you have to show me you have a credit card or you can't come inside. but a few hours later they were right back...

talk with us about his struggles. 14.39.18.00 "i moved in here after i got evicted from an apartment." he admitted he was staying in the vacant store without permission, but said he had no other options. 14.40.43.00 "if you are a good person, it might be really bad and you just have to stay warm for the night." jeff went right back inside after our conversation... but not before adding one more message. 14.44.55.00 (as camera pans away) "if we were worried about you guys, we would have clubbed you already over the head and stopped you from filming and taken your camera." both 14.25.36.00 "i want that place boarded back up." 14.50.18.00 "until no trespassing is posted on there, you can't do anything." the county say they are also sending a code enforcement crew to the property. if they determine their is a safety problem, they will board up the office. they would then reach out to the property owner to correct problems. if they weren't addressed the property owner could then be fined. send us an email to 13investigates@ktnv.c om and be sure to include your phone number. reporting live in studio, bryan callahan, channel 13 action

we're learning more about the winners of that historic 1.5 billion dollar powerball drawing on wednesday night. one of the three winning ticket holders came forward today. john and lisa robinson arrived at the tennessee lottery office today to claim their share of the jackpot.. with the winning ticket they purchased in munford. in california.. a nurse employed at this nursing home thought she was one of the jackpot winners. now.. she's learning it was a prank.. apparently instigated by her own son. the owner of the nursing home bought 18-thousand tickets for his staff and residents.. including the one they thought was a winner. that nurse is apparently in need now of some r and r. shlomo rechnitz sot: what i was thinking was sending her on a vacation to a destination of her choice. another jackpot winner is reportedly hold-up in his home in melbourne beach, florida.. just south of cocoa beach. the winner lives a mile from the publix supermarket where

you need a new t-v.. for the new year? what about some winter clothing.. or... luggage? contact 13 looks at some of the best and worst things to buy.... in january.

full price merchandise. deal news also says... dont buy suitcases right now. this is peak selling season for travel gear. the big luggage markdowns start in march.> now's... a good time to start looking at furniture and appliances. you can find what you're looking for... but... don't buy it just yet. deal news says... the biggest sales of the year will come over presidents day weekend... in mid-february. a series of storm systems will continue to pound the west coast which means that clouds will thicken over las vegas tonight keeping temperatures mild. expect lows in the upper 30s and low 40s overnight with the clouds hanging around through saturday as well with highs in the mid 50s. temperatures sunday will warm further as sunshine breaks out after saturday's clouds and many areas will break into the low 60s for the first time since before christmas. rain isn't likely as these lows despite decent low level

they aren't very strong and will track through northern nevada into central utah. the high sierra in california will squeeze the vast majority of the moisture out of the clouds before they make it into nevada leaving relatively dry air in place at low levels with thick cloud cover at mid and higher levels. a slightly stronger system will push in for tuesday which could see a light sprinkle or two fall in the valley but those chances are spotty at best with poor model agreement across the board. the bigger story will be a moderate warm up coming next week with highs expected to push into the low and mid 60s by thursday and friday with a good mixture of sun and

clark county school teachers are finally getting the raises they've been fighting for. but the news isn't so good for others. find out... what's being cut from c-c-s-d schools that.... could affect your student's education! stay with us.

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that includes.... -4- salary increases.... over the next nine months.... that will be based on education and experience... capping off... at - 90- thousand dollars a year. as part of the deal... the base salary for new teachers goes up from.... -35- thousand to -40- thousand dollars. the school district will need to make cuts... to maintenance... human resources... and payroll... in order to pay for this contract... but... no lay-offs are expected. america's biggest retailer is getting... a little smaller... we'll tell you why... walmart is shutting down hundreds of stores... more on where... plus... a manhunt for a burglary suspect comes to an end in the northwest part of the valley... and chopper 13 was first on the scene as it all went down. metro has a man in custody

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take nat 3 seconds 6:57:42 helicopter flying a police helicopter was over the search for more than an hour after someone broke-in to a mcdonald's around 4am. he took off in a car.. but ditched it near torrey pines and vegas drive and started running. the suspect was eventually caught.. and loaded into an ambulance

it's still unclear how he was injured. investigators are now looking for a possible connection to a series of 'night owl' break-ins we've told you about at restaurants around the valley. america's largest retailer is closing hundreds of stores.. including one.... in the valley. walmart says... the mass-closing involves... -2- hundred -69- stores worldwide. -1- hundred-54- are in the u-s. we're told... one is this location at nellis and east craig.. which will close its doors... this sunday. if you shop at that walmart.. the closest store is about -5- miles... away at losee and east tropical parkway. we'll be right back.... with a final look... at your wake-up weather forecast. first.. here's jimmy kimmel with a preview of tonight's show.. right after action news. ((verbatim)) a series of storm systems will continue to pound the west coast which means that clouds will thicken over las vegas

there are two democratic visions for regulating wall street. one says it's okay to take millions from big banks and then tell them what to do. my plan -- break up the big banks, close the tax loopholes, and make them pay their fair share. then we can expand health care to all, and provide universal college education. will they like me? no. will they begin to play by the rules if i'm president? you better believe it.

mild. expect lows in the upper 30s and low 40s overnight with the clouds hanging around through saturday as well with highs in the mid 50s. low 60s for the first time since before christmas. that does it.... for this edition of action news.... live at 11.. but... stay with us.... action news.... live at 11.. but... stay with us.... for "jimmy kimmel live"... coming up next. our next reports begin at 5am on good morning las vegas. thank you for watching.. and from all of us at channel 13.. have a great weekend.

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