announcer: abc 7 news, this is a breaking news alert. >> we begin with that breaking news this noon. violence in southeast d.c. police investigating both a stabbing as well as a double shooting. now this is the video that just got into the abc 7 news room connected to one of those crimes. our sam sweeney is live for us there. what can you tell us? >> well, all of this unfolding at 9th and alabama. this is the shooting scene behind me that is still very active. but the first call came in for a stabbing. we will spin around and show you the situation. it took place at that house right there. we believe that was a domestic incident. if we can go to the video, we

hauled out in handcuffs and arrested. then you have a shooting that took place just moments after that. police noticed -- notified by our shots by the camera system. when they arrived, they found two men on the ground in front of that home. you see all gun shell casings. both taken to the hospital, one in surgery right now in critical condition. there were two hard hats nearby. we were told they were both construction workers, not in this area, but they were walking around the street when the shooter approached them in a mask, fired the shots and then took off on foot. there is no suspect description or motive at this time. we are working to find out new details, and as soon as we have them, we will pass them along. in the meantime, alabama and ninth street remains closed. reporting live in southeast, sam sweeney. back to you.

come to grips after a house fire claims the life of a young bonino. q mccray with more. >> just a sad story all-around here. we are going to show our viewers what the scene looks like. we are in the 8100 block of arcade street here. you will notice the garage. we are told the fire started in the garage and then spread upwards to the second floor where the baby was found dead by firefighters. we have video to show you. the fire sparked at 5:20. we rushed over here as soon as we found out. you see the firefighters and olice cruisers in the video. according to firefighters, there were two adults in the home at the time of the fire. they were able to get themselves out of the home. she told also the two adults are the parents are the boy. she was jogging by when she heard the mom screaming for help and scream fwog her son, who was still inside the burning home.

she says she is haunted by the memory. >> i thought about it all night. hearing her crying her baby's name, it was really tough. sorry. feel for her. the mom and dad were rushed to the hospital, and they will be ok. two good samaritans and a neighbor, they tried to make their way inside to save the boy, but they were unsuccessful. they were rushed to the hospital as well, and they will be ok. the fire was intense. look at the front grill of this s.u.v. here. it is meloed. over here, the headlights ruined. the cause of the fire is still under investigation. we also found out that two pets died in the fire as well. that is the latest here. i am q mccray. back to you. >> sad story. just a couple of hours, conservative

politicians from across the country will me at the national cpac. h bo for >> we are inside the gaylord hotel at the national harbor. this is where cpac is satisfying place here. you have what is going to be the ridge strays area, where folks are going to start registering at 2:00 this afternoon. it is a four-day event starting today, and for the first time in nine years, a sitting u.s. president will be speaking at this conference. st year donald trump was scheduled to speak but canceled a day before, deciding to campaign in kansas and florida instead. this is considered to be the largest and oldest political gathering in the country.

will not be attending. how will the cpac receive the new commander in chief? mike pence and ted cruz will always be on stage this weekend. >> the election was won by president trump and mike pence, and now it is about transitioning into a governs conservative philosophy. >> during the campaign last year, mr. trump decided not to attend and decided to campaign instead. what do you think the reception is going to be for now the commander in chief? >> i think it is resounding and loud. they like what he has done in the first month of his presidency and look forward to the details ahead. >> chesapeake room, that is where the conference is starting. tampa bay ive milo scheduled to attend but

coming. topics this year will include the brexit, the u.s. constitution, and organizers are hosting a special dinner in honor of president ronald reagan, the 40th president of the united states. his son michael will be the keynote speaker. reported live in the gaylord hotel, johnny gonzalez. >> we are following everything coming out of cpac the next couple of days. you can find the latest velopments going online at wjla.com. president trump's administration guidelines ew guide on enforcing immigration laws. >> today, president trump meets with his secretary of state who is set to travel to meaks -- mexico. >> it is about time. the new guidelines don't change any existing laws. >> in some states along the u.s.-mexico border,

some immigrants are petrified of being split up from their families. this woman in los angeles preparing her daughters in case she and her husband are deported. >> they have to stay here. they have to live here. they don't have to be out. >> it was a trump campaign promise from the start. >> we will end illegal immigration. >> these new rules issued by the department of homeland security put the majority of the country's 11 million undocumented imfratz at risk of deportation. agents ordered to deport anyone anyone convicted of a criminal owe fins. that includes driving without a license. under president obama the target was serious criminals. they say the new rules do not affect those brought to the u.s. illegal as children. >> those people who are in this country and pose a threat to our public safety, or have committed a crime will be the first to go. >> and as for the new tve

to dump the old one after it was blocked by the courts. it is confirmed the new ban will have the same basic policies in passing the same seven predominantly muslim countries. >> 214 people have been spited on felony charges so far after those violent protests on inauguration day in the district. they smashed store fronts and bus stops, shattered the windshield of a limousine, and through rocks at officers, injurying six officers. it carries a sentence up to 10 years in prison and a fine $10,000. >> dakota protestors lighting fires in north dakota as the deadline to vacate that area approaches. that camp must be ivanoviced by 2:00 this afternoon. also developing this noon, a stubborn little brushfire, this one on

montgomery county. you can see it from above. crews were able to get it under control quickly. warm temperature the like the ones we are seeing right now aren't helping situations like that one. chief meteorologist doug hill with a look at the forecast. >> cloudy in the hagerstown area. outside our studios, sunshine. the forecast for the majority of the area will be partly sunny. the fires we have seen the past few days, not only the warmer temperatures, but the lack of rain. we are in a moderate drought for the d.c. metro southwest ward to the southern foothills of the blue ridge. far western areas east of town abnormal ally dry. we have had very little rain for the past couple of months. since the first of the month, we are running about 1.87 inches blow rainfall at reagan national, and

at thurgood marshall, two inches in the past 52 days. until we get good soaking rains, the underbrush dried out make it nearly a tinder box. mid 50's metro area, warmer to the west. as we get to the afternoon, highs into the mid 60's in most areas, a couple of areas west of town may be warmer than that. showers a possibility in the forecast tomorrow, along with noticeably warmer temperatures that will be with is through the end of the week. we will lay out the weekend and the next 10 days in seven minutes. >> thank you. took about 16 hours, but bo the panda has landed safely in china. e will be taken to the giant conservator in chin. coming up, to speed away from a disaster. harrison ford's close

caught on camera. a terror plot shut down. we will tell you what the suspect had planned that he says was 10 times bigger than the boston marathon bombing. roads turning into rivers. the dramatic images out west as thousands have to flee hear homes. for a check of traffic, sheer angela foster. >> thank you. good afternoon everyone on the roads. we have midday work zones tying u.s. that is the biggest culprit to traveling into the district this area. there is some slow traffic on d.c. 295. we have water main break repairs that will tie you up on f street northwest and 8th street. that should go through the afternoon rush, so be alert for delays through that area. also on the map, you are not going to see it, that closure due to police activity. alabama avenue southeast at 9th street. but hitting out to the capital

beltway, some activity on the shoulder as you pass can the avenue. not many major delays for the most part. moving at a zpeent pace. that is the latest from traffic

announcer: you're watching abc 7 news at noon on your side. >> video has surfaced of actor harrison ford's close call with a jetliner out in california. ford's small plane flew right over the top of that plane right there. this happen at john wayne runway. beingbeing instrunging -- in

way. >> flights may be delayed. that glitch called the airport to hauled all departing american airlines departing flights. american plameded it on a planned overnight shut down. flights delayed up to 15 minutes. a developing story out of south carolina. convictled shooter, dolan roof had his mind set on attacking another church. according to dousm, after gunning down nine worshipers, he traveled west but told f.b.i. efficiency that he was too tired after the first attack to keep on shooting. roof an admitted white supremacist was sentenced to death last month. now we want to get to a major arrest in missouri. a former army man accused of plotting a presidents' day terror attack is now behind bars

pierre thomas explains how federal authorities got him before it was too late. >> the f.b.i. claims robert hester jr. is a would be terrorist planning a bombing spree on a scale he believed was 10 times bigger than the boston marathon attack. the alleged mission of a u.s. citizen with a brief stint in the u.s. army, a presidents' day terror massacre, targeting bus stations. but it was all a sting. they closed in after he posted a number of things on social media. >> he opened himself up to being contacted, was very anxious to be recognized and walked right into this trap set for him by the f.b.i. >> he allegedly bought copper wires, batteries and roofing nails for pipe bombs and was shown three ak-47 assault rifles

when an undercover agent said the bloody plot was going to bring them to their knees, hester allegedly responded i can't wait. >> the f.b.i. undercover operatives appeared to initiate the planning for the attack, buttest was all in. i was given the chance to walk away, but he said i am down. >> out in california, at least 14,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes as floodwaters from a powerful storm continue to spread. neighbors in san jose are left completely underwater. look at this video. crews helping to evacuate hundreds by boat. right now a major highway in that are remains shut down pause of war right across the lanes. you see that, and you feel bad. we have been -- >> we are the exact opposite. >> yeah. >> talking about fires from doubt conditions, and they are getting more rain than t

deal with. let's get started with coverage here. a warm up is the next thing we have. into the 60's and 70's in the next couple of days. here is our weather bug camera. even a couple of light showers reported. now skies are brightening. we will have periods of clouds and semis in the 60's this afternoon. 61t lou ray, 57 in leesburg and annapolis. bay water temperature 45. you take winds, air that is in the mid 50's and blow it across a stretch of the water, it drops the air temp. common occurrence here in spring and a common occurrence in fall as well. as far as the numbers, they will continue to creep up a few more degrees this afternoon. a high at the top at 67. most everybody between 64 and 67. definitely milder than average. every now and then a passing sprinkle can't be ruled out. warmer

in the area. futurecast shows that overnight a couple of showers with the leading edge of the warm air could come in. temperatures overnight in the 50's in the metro area. showers a possibility and fog too. through the day, a little sunshine, warming to the lower sevastovas and showers as well. for the next 48 hours, temperatures will drop to about 50 tonight, lower foists. then an overnight shower. suttonly and an isolated shower tomorrow. on friday, about 72. as the mild weather continues, and night time fog is a perm. we look ated to the extended outlook of the weekend. first a shower possibility tomorrow. friday, partly clourd. saturday, not much sunshine, but a cold front will come through during the midday or afternoon. we could still hit 70's. showers and thunderstorms a possibility saturday afternoon.

temperatures drop to the 30's at night. oscar sunday, breezy and chilly, high 49. back to the foist on monday andrus. a jump to 72 with a shower chance on wednesday, then by next friday, maybe highs in the upper 40's. even though we get a late february, early march day, that will be the exception rather than the rule for the foreseeable future. >> thank you. tonight at 11:00, 7 on your side investigates how a little shot can turn into a big problem for your pet. are some veterinarian's vaccinating too much or too off. matt noted something wrong wie his dog after a trip to the vet. he had received his usual round of van exel nations, but this time he came back acting unusual. tests revealed his liver enzymes were out of control. 12 possible to over vaccinate a pet? what do you need to do to make sure your pet is safe?

at 11:00. here is a preview of what is coming up tonight at 5:00. >> good afternoon. tonight on abc 7 news at 5:00, there are d.c. tour guides, and then there is this tour guide. they call him the first ladies man. he does not fit the mold, but if you climb on his harley for a ride around d.c., we guarantee you will change your mind. you will learn something new about

some have it, some don't. when the odds are stacked against you, you either hide or stand up. at strayer university we've seen it in our students for 125 years.

our success coaches will be there to pick you up and work with you every day to put you on the right path. it's time. strayer university. let's get it, america. >> some sports news now. the washington nationals adding a heavy hitter to the lineup. they really didn't have to look far. the guy may not have to change plates on his car. we are talking about former orioles catcher matt wieters. all but set to join the nats

roster. all that is left to seal the deal is a physical set for later today down in west palm beach. he and the nats have agreed to a two--year, $21 million deal. another heavy dose of spring-like weather. feels like baseball is ready to start. one last check of the forecast with doug coming up after the

>> wealth, they say it is 5:00 somewhere, and today is national margarita today. the big question for those

like to indulge is assault, no salt or sugar. they contest of tequila, triple sec, and lemon or lime juice. it can be on the rocks, shaken, frozen or blended with ice. somehow i feel like that is not news to most people. >> maybe not. enjoy and be careful. our story today, it is warming up. take a look at this afternoon. temperatures into the low to mid 60's. tonight near 50. tomorrow warmer, maybe a passing shower and 72. partly sunny and 72 degrees on friday. a sneak peek of the weekend here, looks like we will have showers and thunderstorms likely on saturday, near 70, turning much colder by saturday night. sunday, it will feel like the end of february for one day as we hit 49 with sunny and breezy weather. >> doug thank you. thank you for joining us midday. watch abc 7 news at 4:00 and enjoy your

>> today on our show, another player will attempt that white-knuckle climb to a million dollar payday. will they make it? let's find out. it's "who wants to be a millionaire." [cheers and applause] [dramatic music] ♪ hey, everybody. welcome to the show. you guys ready to play "millionaire"? [cheers and applause] our returning contestant is a teacher who integrates comic book superheroes into his classroom. his students will be watching to see if he wins the $1 million today. from augusta, maine, please welcome back zach freeman. [cheers and applause] what's up, zach? welcome back. >> thank you, thank you. >> so wait-- so what grade are we teaching here? >> 9th and 10th graders. >> 9th--and so high school algebra?