investigators also held a press conference this morning.... after the long night.... we sent 13 action news chief investigator darcy spears to get some answers about how the initial incident was handled. /nats cursing parents/ listening to the parents--some stuck for more than 12 hours children--you'd say a lot was wrong with the way ccsd handled this event. /nats loudspeaker/ the discovery of a small amount of mercury wednesday morning at walter johnson junior high created what fire officials are calling... 5:47 tim szymanski/lvfd: ...the largest decontamination incident ever in the history of our department. ccsd police say it was not a hoax. not a terrorist threat... :44 capt. ken young: at this point it appears it was kids being kids, playing with a substance. no students were hurt. none got sick, needed treatment or transport for medical care.

not because of mercury exposure. 1:46 young: this is probably, i would say, the longest incident that we've had. las vegas fire and rescue had 25 pieces of equipment and 80 firefighters on scene, but it still wasn't enough to screen almost 1300 people. 12:51 ky: we had to go as far as san francisco to get more epa resources to come in. i don't think you could have made that any faster. but parents tell action news there was a communication breakdown. too much waiting around and too little information. 12:00 young: one of the big concerns was getting active the district relied on their automated parentlink information system and the media to get word out about what was happening. on the scene... 18:30 ky: we used our pa systems on our vehicles. we used the pa systems on the how long they'd be waiting for their kids.

did you tell parents--here's how many kids, here's how many screeners and here's how long each kid will take? ky: i couldn't give them estimates on how long it would take because we ran into some complications where kids had higher levels readings on them, there were further screenings on those kids. and, the epa says, further decontamination from wiping kids down, to putting them in showers to washing their hair and blowing it dry because mercury vaporizes with heat. a hard number to say that it's gonna take two hours, it's gonna take three, we really could not give them that information. we asked the district how it felt the incident was handled. 17:45 ky: once we do the final assessment, we'll give a grade. but yeah, communication could

on both ends. darcy stand-up tag: the district is still investigating who brought the mercury, where whether they'll take any disciplinary action. darcy spears, 13 action news. and.... here's another live look..... inside the meeting being held.... we'll check back in..... with -13- action news anchor christopher king..... in this newscast..... to find out exactly what's being said.... at that meeting. "this is something that i've prayed that would new at six... this woman's son was nearly killed in a triple shooting that left another teenager dead. this surveillance video shows the moments before 18-year-old gianni corsentino was shot in the face. gianni was sitting in a car with friends when he was killed.. and they were wounded. while the suspects move through have a message they want to share. 13 action news reporter mahsa saeidi is live near cactus and

see only on 13 action news. mahsa. steve...new information tonight. the victims had been hanging out with one of the suspects for hours that night. the boys made a quick stop here ... on their way to a party. these surveillance camera's capturing what can really be described as an execution. "after i seen the gun, everything yea, everything just went black,and i just, just kept hearing gunshots." corsentino... instantly killed. another boy ... shot 7 times! this teen... whose face we're not showing...as a precaution! "this was the entrace and this was the exit." "both of these bullets are still in him." shot four times. mom andrea duncan...rushing to the scene that june night. "i guess i can be grateful now because he's still here." and the two accused killers... police say...now behind bars!

he was sitting in a car with my son, just less than an hour before." suspect gerald fuller was no stranger. uncle. "they came to kill these boys." that decision shattering multiple families. "it's gonna be in my head for ...for life." this mom now sharing her story... for one reason ... to warn parents to be proactive...urge the community to stop the violence. "my son is not perfect, but "when they walk out thedoor, they have a lot of infludences, but just make sure that your influence is more powerful." police have never suggested the victim's did anything wrong. gianni had just celebrated his birthday....graduated from liberty high school. his grandparents... both... utterly devastated to this day. we'll stay on top of this case. reporting live.

13 action news. a woman has been arrested in connection with a man's death yesterday afternoon. chopper 13.. fast and first over the scene near pecos and bonanza where police say 26-year-old lahtijera howard ran down her boyfriend.. 34-year-old darryl white. howard is now at the clark county detention center.. charged with murder. there's new information tonight..... on the murder suspect.... recaptured... after a dramatic escape from police custody! bail was set..... at over 1- and-a-half million dollars... surveillance video shows.... perez snapping his handcuff's.... and.... climbing through the ceiling. perez is accused of killing.... -31- year old.... mohammed robinson.... because he didnt hold the door open for his girlfriend.... at mc-donald's. a picture is worth a thousand words. and for one family.. it was also the key to solving a mystery. next.. how a man and his daughter used that clue to get justice. plus... we're staying on top of developments.... with the proposed n- f-l

things that could make or still dealing with a small ridge of high pressure along with minor support from dry air aloft. this allows las vegas to continue with mainly sunny skies and temperatures slightly above normal for this time of year. danny tarkanian's carrying a lot of baggage. as a real-estate developer, tarkanian was penalized for failing to pay thousands in property taxes. tarkanian was ordered by a judge to repay $17 million tarkanian refused to pay the money back, forcing taxpayers to bail him out, leaving us holding the bag. danny tarkanian's out for himself, not us.

infrastructure costs. those are all potential "deal 13 action news reporter..... bryan callahan joins us live..... with a breakdown of the -3- hour meeting.... and... what needs to be done..... in the next seven days. bryan... a lot was discussed during the three hour meeting here... but the most heated debate came in the final hour. as sheldon adelson's representitives have been saying for weeks they consider

the committee members seemed okay with the $750 million in public contributions developers want from the increased room tax. and the raiders would pay for infrastructure near the stadium. developers said they couldn't make a guarantee because they will not know the entire cost they also said discusssions of revenue sharing with the county was a non-starter. developers say they can iron out the final issues up in carson city. andy abboud las vegas sands corp senior vp of government affairs :11 04.3555.00 "nothing is ever a hundred percent in an legislative process or any business deal or any relationship. so let's agree we want to bring the raiders here and let's go to the legislature and see if we can make it happen." the earliest the committee could forward the proposal to

meeting. developers say they need a decision from the state legislature by the end of october to meet the nfl's timeline. reporting live, bryan callahan, 13 action news. 13 action news political analyst jon ralston was at today's meeting too. he's here now with some of the warning signs that could create a stalemate on the stadium deal. ----stalemate----what are the real issues and can they be resolved to make three things that clearly give the committee pause: insisting no percentage be set on public portion, insistence on $750 million and no profit-sharing. -----the developers -- sands and raiders -- make the case they are on a razor's edge of profitability. indeed, sheldon adelson and mark -- make the case they are on a

mark davis made that case wednesday in a private meeting. they can't let the public share in the profits if they aren't going to make much. but no one really knows two numbers: how much the stadium will really cost and how much profit the developers wll make? ----so what does the committee do? at least two members -- chairman steve hill and con sisolak -- expressed serious reservations about the non-negotiable items. the rest of the panel didn;t seem thrilled, either. ----so does the sands have the votes on the committee and in the legislature? i'll talk more about that at 6:30. a family that fights crime

taking matters.... into their own hands. new at 6: the one tool.... that's helping them get justice. and.. small change creates a big mess on a busy interstate in delaware. see what happened that turned the road into a sea of copper. stay with us.

a tractor-trailer carrying blank pennies to the u-s mint in philadelphia crashed into a barrier.. then overturned and caught fire. because of the crash.. thousands of pennies spilled onto the freeway.. forcing police to close it in both directions. fortunately.. minor injuries. firefighters are trying to determine the cause of a house fire overnight near mlk and gowan. 3 people were inside when it started.. but managed to get out safely. that family is now being forced to find a new place to live. a man takes the search for his stolen truck..... into his own hands... enlisting the help of his neighbors.... to find the man they believe is responsible. the truck was found... but... not quite in the same condition.... as when it was taken.

how social media was crucial.... in finding this alledged crook. sot 065823 we were close but not close enough . david rapp and his teenage daughter were hot on the suspect's trail - a result of the community coming together to help after rapp's daughter posted a picture of the stolen truck on the next door app. sot 065453 i had one gentleman that saw a motorcycle driving erratically ,he video it and the realized once he saw the next door app that the picture of my truck was the one being looked for 65505 last thursday -dave rapp got north las vegas police - sot 065851 we found out the car was found and there was possible damage to it. 065853 but a day laterthese picture tell a slightly different story . standup : the truck wasn"t slightly damaged it was totaled .the result of a police chase- that ended after the driver hit this jersey wall near the north las vegas golf course. crossing two lanes of traffic - before coming to an abrubt stop in that parking lot. north las vegas police have

sooley is currently at the hospital where he is being treated - and detained. as for rapp, at least he has an answer. it is materialistic , there is a lot of frustration hurt. other than that you go on . 70349 rapp says his main concern now.. is with the suspect's family. sot (dave rapp) 70033 i am under the impression that a family member turned him in and our thoughts and prayers go out to him because i couldn"t imagine how this woul be to face this with one of our families so to him we are praying for you. the southern nevada area is still dealing with a small ridge of high pressure along with minor support from dry air aloft. this allows las vegas to continue with mainly sunny skies and temperatures slightly

normal for this time of year. city wide temperatures should range between 97 and 102, possibly 105, degrees with winds out of the southwest fairly light. we hold this pattern clear through the weekend but by sunday night, a new weather feature begins interacting with southern nevada. we have been monitoring a the southwest of san diego within the pacific that will bring in the wind but a fantastic cooling trend for the valley! monday through wednesday temperatures gradually fall to the mid 90s, low 90s, and potentially the upper 80s! the catch? the winds will pick up and sustained

with gusts between 25 and 35 mph starting sunday through next wednesday. mainly sunny skies will hold though and rain chances keep to the west along the california coast. (bryan back to desk) sunny skies will hold though and rain chances keep to the west along the a coast. (bryan back to desk) an urgent hunt for two men.... seen robbing and shooting a man.... chances keep to the west along the california coast. chances keep to the west along the california coast.

seen robbing and shooting a man.... watering his lawn... why people there..... are now hoping the search will help solve...... a much bigger issue. and.. another live look inside a meeting where parents are speaking-out following last night's massive hazmat response at johnson junior high. we'll check-in with 13 action who's there right now. and... don't forget to download..... the all new -13- action news app.... featuring live streaming.. video on demand.... and incredible weather radar. it's free.... in the app store....

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the two were brought by rescue boat to the point defiance boat ramp after being rescued by tacoma fire.fighters they had to rappel down and cut the women out of the car. the women were rushed to the hospital in serious condition. from contact -13-... the real estate market.... here in southern nevada.... is getting better! the greater las vegas association of realtors says... the total number of local homes by nearly -4- hundred homes sold..... from a year ago. the median price for existing single-family homes... is also up..... nearly -7- percent... from a year ago. there's a good chance... you have no idea.... what your contract is... with your credit card company! credit cards dot com found... -46- percent of cardholders... usually don't even look through their legal agreement... with their card credit company. the study found... synovus bank...

application..... to understand. and.... don't forget... contact 13's call for action is ready to help you.... with a consumer problem. just contact one of our volunteers.... any weekday.... between 11 a-m and 1 p-m. our hotline number is.... 702- 368-2255. new information tonight in the search for two suspects who shot and robbed a 72-year old man who was just watering his law. abc's marci gonzalez has the latest on the disturbing attack neighbors -going door to door in chicago- nats? hoping to help track down the men who attacked a senior citizen in broad daylight- as he watered his lawn? in the latest example of the record breaking violence plaguing parts of that city - surveillance video shows 71 year old federico laguardia?outside of his home tuesday? two men ride past on bicycles, then, one comes back, laguardia tries to defend himself but falls to the

before stealing his wallet. mos griggs sot: "it's just absolutely ridiculous, you're not even safe in your own yard," laguardia - hospitalized but listed in fair condition- as frustrated chicago residents pray for him? nat wls church service and their community? this year there have already been nearly 3000 shootings in chicago? and more than 500 murders- that's more than in new york and los angeles combine eddie johnson: "it's not a police issue. it's a society issue. impoverished neighborhoods, people without hope do these kinds of things. you show me a man that doesn't have hope, i'll show you a man who's willing to pick up a gun and do anything with it." tag- there is now a 1-thousand dollar reward for information a controversial workout program now being used at schools across the valley.

see what the school district is doing to keep your child safe.. while taking part in crossfit. plus... football star..... tim tebow is turning his attention.... to the baseball diamond... why you could soon see him.... take the plate....

are meeting with parents after the school was locked down for hours. 13 action news anchor.... christopher king is live..... at jacobson elementary school.... where that meeting got underway.... about half an hour ago. christopher.... clean and jerk... snatch, and squat..... are not taught in school.