many residents coming here to the police and fire center to pay tribute to michael maloney. he was set to step down as police chief one week from today to start his new life. last night changed everything. flowers line the walkway of the town center where greenland new hampshire police chief michael maloney, headed the force for 12 years. the 48-year-old was gunned down thursday night in the town he was sworn to protect. trying to serve a search warrant during a drug raid. four other officers were wounded. >> everybody was stunned and they felt that they just couldn't believe this was happening. in our little state. >> across the country in modesto, california, sheriff's deputy robert paris was shot and killed serving an eviction notice at an apartment complex that was later set ablaze. the suspected shooter refused to come out. experts say the killing of these police officers are part of a worrying trend. 72 officers were killed last year, making it the third straight year that police deaths increased. up 75% from 2008. >> budget cuts across the board have decimated law enf

residents say the officer killed chief michael maloney had been on the job 12 years and was about to step down. >> he was a -- he's a wonderful chief. he's eight days away from retirement. it's just not fair because he's a working chief. he didn't shirk back and let anybody else do the work he wouldn't do himself. >> greenland, new hampshire, has only six other police officers. >>> another siege under way in modesto, california, after a sheriff deputy and a civilian were killed. police were serving an eviction notice yesterday when gunfire broke out. then a few hours later the apartment building where the suspect is hiding burst into flames. officials say the suspect may have military training. >>> in florida, george zimmerman remains in jail after his first day in court. he's charged with murdering 17-year-old trayvon martin. manuel gallegus is in sanford with the latest. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. prosecutors say george zimmerman profiled trayvon martin and assumed he was a criminal the night he was killed. legal experts say there is still a real chance that this case

then police say michael maloney was killed during this encounter.try spoke with police after he barricaded himself inside that home, but after talks fell silent police sent a robot equipped with a video camera inside where muttry and a woman were found dead from gunshot wounds. >> this has been a tragedy in the state of new hampshire this evening. and our thoughts and prayers go out to police chief maloney and all the friends and loved ones of the officers that have been injured. and all of the friends and family of the greenland, new hampshire police department and new hampshire law enforcement. >> nbc's michelle franzen joins me now from greenland, new hampshire with more on all this. michelle, explain to us about the search warrant, why police were originally going after muttry. >> reporter: he was certainly a suspect that police had been watching over the last few years and they were executing this search warrant that the attorney general in new hampshire says was part of a drug task force that was compiled of officers from five different commun

chief michael maloney was just weeks away from retirement. the service begins at noon at an area high school. >>> and today marks the 17th anniversary of the oklahoma city bombing. that blast killed 168 people and 19 of them were children. the man convicted of the bombing was executed in 2001. a ceremony is being held later morning. >>> her parents say they have tried everything but their little girl just doesn't seem to get the message. >> the discipline and decision they've made right now and the school officials led to them calling police. >> also ahead this morning, washing dishes, cooking and even guarding. how it can help low you are the chances of -- loiter chances of alsoize -- lower the chances of alzheimer's. >> couldtizeers be on -- advertisers be on game jerseys? >> the heavy rain has yet to arrive. those details coming glum and even with the light rain a little bit slippery out there and some patchy fog for your thursday morning drive. a look at what you can expect once you head out the door coming up next. achoo! nasal allergy s

michael maloney, the police chief in greenland, new hampshire, was killed in a drug raid. he was eight days from retirement. in modesto, california, ten di robert paris was shot and killed while serving an eviction notice. look at this. last sunday four new york city police officers were wound bid a gunman. two days before that a police officer in austin, texas was shot and killed responding to a shoop lifting. and in melbourne, florida, last month the sheriff's deputy was killed during a traffic stop. in all of last year, 72 police officers were killed. so far this year 35 have died and it's only april. john miller is joining us now. john, with violent crime dropping across the country why are more police officers being killed? >> i asked that question to police chiefs today and chuck ramsay, the police chief in philadelphia came up with what i think was as close to a logical answer that we're going to hear which is police are not just responding to 911 calls after the fact and saying who done it and which way did they go? in predictive policing, they're putting cops on t

authorities confirmed overnight that chief michael maloney died from a gunshot wound to the head. they say that officers went to a home to serve a search warrant. they say that the alleged drug dealer and his girlfriend barricaded themselves inside the home. their identities have not been released. >>> newark mayor cory booker is recovering this morning after trying to rescue a neighbor from a burning home. he could hear someone in the back screaming for help and he went into that house, grabbed the woman and got out. he had to be rushed to the hospital for smoke inhalation, but tweeted overnight that he was doing okay. >>> 6:37 right now. if you're looking for an easy way to make some cash to pay for gas, well, there is a way to do it. we'll tell but it. >> all you have to do is make your car a moving billboard. details on how to do that coming up. >>> here's a reason to cheer over your happy hour tonight, especially if you have a beer. the frosty beverage could make you smarter. we'll explain just ahead. presenting woolite extra dark care. it cleans your jeans and won't torture

chief michael maloney was killed leading his men in the raid. he was set to retire later this month. as one town leader put it, it's an unbelievable situation. state leaders have rushed to the hospital, where the injured officers are being treated. >> i do want to extend my thoughts and prayers to the family and relatives and loved ones of the police officer that has been killed and the four police officers that have been injured. >> reporter: an unthinkable tragedy for this police department that only has seven members. two of the injured officers have been treated and released. the two others are still hospitalized. we'll be paying close attention to this story. we'll have much more coming up on "good morning america." >>> and another developing story we're following, another attack on law enforcement. flames engulfing an apartment building in modesto, california, overnight. a suspect was believed to be holed up inside, after the shooting deaths of a deputy, as well as another person. the shots rang out, as police tried to serve an eviction no

four other people were also injured and 48-year-old michael maloney died from a gunshot wound to the head. authorities say the alleged drug dealer and girlfriend barricaded themselves inside the home. people living nearby had to be evacuated. investigators have yet to release the name of the suspect. >>> the message dispute may have behind a deadly shooting at a cracker barrel restaurant in ohio. police shot and killed the gunman after he opened fire on a restaurant patron. two other people were also killed and police say a woman called 911 from the restaurant, saying her husband was upset because she told him she was leaving him. they said he would circumstance isle the parking lot. police can't say if the man and victim are at all related. >>> you can add firefighter to mayor cory booker's resume. newark officials say he has been released from the hospital. it happened overnight after suffering from smoke inhalation. they say he tried to rescue his neighbors from a fire. booker tweeted that he's fine and he thanked his followers for their concern. he said they did manage to get tha

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a man opened fire on police killing chief michael maloney. two officers were shot in the chest. the standoff with the suspect continues this morning. george zimmerman makes his first appearance in court yesterday. he is charged with shooting and killing trayvon martin. he pleaded not guilty on thursday. >> recent comments made by dwyane wade about the prospects of athletes being paid in the olympics is raising some questions and eyebrows. he said you're giving up a lot to do it. it is texting on your body. -- it is taxing on your body. then he reversed himself. do you think he caught some flack? that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. do you agree with dwyane wade's comments that athletes should be compensated for competing in the olympics? you can share your response on wbaltv.com, on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. i always to the olympics foree. >> very generous of you. >> people say, really? >> friday the 13th. >> 5:12. more people are using the internet for shopping and banking. >> more people are eating pizza. >> you did t

michael maloney, days away from retiring when he was killed during a standoff.nside the home with a woman. >> mitt romney is looking toward the general election and appealing to independents. a new settle polls show holes remain in the g.o.p. voter base. certain demographics he needs so shore up. the poll shows this, with midwesterners, romney tied with rick santorum at 32%. 18 to 34-year-olds put romney at 30%, just edging out ron paul, among the highly conservatives he has less than 10-point lead over santorum and. will romney be able to cover these gaps? former coming down indications director for dennis dennis hastert. >> thank you for joining us today. >> thank you. >> ron, will romney be able to recover all these gaffes or will he have an enthusiasm problem. >> i think he'll recover these republicans. this is the product of a bruising primary where you had conservative republicans supporting -- rather evangelical republicans supporting rick santorum and he took the debate into a social conservative schematics while romney was on the economic part of the de

the officer killed was michael maloney and he was a week away from retirement. >> two coast guard members dead after a communique since -- communications deal in alaska. they were the victims of double homicide. no word on the suspects or a motive. d.c. police are looking at whomever shot a man overnight in southeast washington. this happened after midnight along the 2700 block of stanton wrote. no word on the suspect, motive or the condition of the victim. >> we are following a developing story from north korea. that is after an attempt to launch a rocket. the rocket was in the air just over one minute before it disintegrated. north korea claims it was launching a weather satellite in order to mark the 100th birthday of the country's founder. the u.s. another country said it was a cover for a missile attack -- test. >> they could sell them. they could sell the technology. they have sold every missile they have never developed. >> world leaders announced the launch, saying it violates u.n. security council resolutions. the obama administration says it will suspend aid to help starving nor

michael maloney gunned down during a drug bust at a home in greenland.e leaves behind a wife two children and a grandchild. he was one of 7 officers on the town's police force. four others also shot. 2 in intensive care two others released. the gunman is barricaded inside the home. swat teams have the house surrounded. >> a major embarrassment. choosing to defy leaders and launch that go missile into space. moments after takeoff the thing split into pieces and fell into the ocean. the white house condemned the move calling it a violation of international law. many not buying that, though. they say it was a test for nuclear weapons. >>> the concern is not that they are going to shoot them at the united states but they could sell them. sell this technology. he sold every missile they have ever developed the iranians pakistanis and others. >> the u.n. security council meets today to come up with a response. >> fox news first to report this development. john edwards may take the stand in his own trial. he arrived at the courthouse with his oldest daughter by

among the officers was greenland police chief michael maloney. they believe some type of drug deal was taking place. shots were fired within the home. chief maloney was killed. according to one report he was shot in the head. four officers from other departments were wounded. a s.w.a.t. team arrived on the scene including a armored vehicle. those in the home barricaded themselves inside. authorities briefly communicated with mutry then things went eerily silent. listen. >> negotiators at that time were attempting to make contact with him inside the residence but were unsuccessful to do so, were unable to do so. at approximately 2:00 a.m. a decision was made to place a robot and to breach the door to get inside the residence. >> reporter: when authorities finally did enter the residence they found him inside dead. a female companion was also dead. what happened here was either a murder suicide or double suicide. we know for certainty hour the beloved police chief of that community was killed. heather? heather: the chief as we mentioned was just day

flowers line the walkway at the town center where greenland, new hampshire, police chief, michael maloneyded the force for 12 years. the 48-year-old was gunned down thursday night in the town he was sworn to protect, trying to serve a search warrant during a drug raid. four other officers were wounded. >> everybody was stunned, and they felt that they just couldn't believe this was happening in our little state. >> reporter: across the country in modesto, california, sheriff's deputy robert paris was shot and killed, serving an eviction notice at an apartment complex that was later set abla ablaze. the suspected shooter refused to come out. experts say the killing of these police officers are part of a worrying trend. 72 officers were killed last year, making it the third straight year that police deaths increased. up 75% from 2008. >> budget cuts across the board have decimated law enforcement agencies. we've cut training, equipment, manpower and technology. all of that puts officers at grave risk. >> reporter: other law enforcement officials believe that's what's called preventive polic

michael maloney served as greenland's chief for a dozen years. he was a married father.shire attorney general says the community is in mourning. maloney and officers were part of a drug task force that suddenly came under officer. four other officers were wounded, two are in intensive care. all were trying to arrest collin mutree. general attorney michael delaney now. >> they attempted to gain entry into the residence when they arrived. as they attempted the to gain entry into that residence, gunshots were fired, and the officers were struck. following the accident, tactical teams arrived, and attempted to begin negotiations with the individuals inside the residence. the tactical team was able to initially gain brief contact with mr. mutree and had some brief conversation with him. that conversation ended shortly thereafter, and for a long period of the evening there was no contact with the individuals inside the residence. >> and that led to a standoff. it lasted hours. early this morning a robot camera found them dead. it looks like murder/suicide. many want to know wh

the town's police chief, michael maloney, was shot just just eight days before he was scheduled to retire>>> protestors are back in the streets of syria, thanks to cease-fire backed by the united nations. ♪ [ music ] online video shows thousands gathering and declaring a revolution for all syrians. many world leaders doubt the government will hold assad to the truth. activists say six people were killed today. and the government is keeping its troops at the ready. >>> the united nations is condemning a failed rocket launch. the u.s. is warning there will be serious repercussions for what many are calling a covert missile test. >> reporter: the united nations security council is meeting behind closed doors to decide what actions to take against north korea, after its failed rocket launch. >> members of the security council deplored this launch, which is in violation of security council resolutions 17, 18, and 1874. >> reporter: north korean officials launched the long- range rocket early friday to commemorate the birthday of the country's founder, kim il sung. but the rocket survived only

michael maloney. maloney was 48 years old. and days, eight days away from retirement.ctives from other departments were also shot. two have been treated and released. the others are still in intensive care. virk? >> kai, thank you. the suspect and a woman inside the home were shot and killed. officials say their deaths were either murder-suicide or double suicide. >>> searchers in california continue to look for clues in the disappearance of 15-year- old sierra lamar. they're looking under water in a reservoir in santa clara county. >> reporter: for the moment, the search for sierra lamar is focused on five objects found with a sonar device at the bottom of the ches borough reservoir. >> they don't look natural to the bottom. so we want to go down and take a look at what they are. >> reporter: they were not specific about what they were looking for but were careful to say they were not looking for a body. divers dropped down 60 feet of water and ruled out at least one object. >> more or less a large tree trunk at an odd angle. it didn't look like a tree trunk. >> repor

the police chief michael maloney was killed.e he was set to retire after 26 years on the force. the suspect and a woman were found dead inside the home. >>> an embarrassment for north korea this morning after its much-touted rocket failed shortly after launch. the long-range rocket which was carrying a satellite split into pieces over the yellow sea. the south korean military is now scouring those waters for debris. and this morning, united nations secretary-general slammed the launch as deplorable and in violation of the security council. >>> george zimmerman, accused in the shooting death of florida teen trayvon martin, remains behind bars this morning in an isolated cell under protective watch. on thursday, zimmerman appeared in court a day after prosecutors charged him with second degree murder. but he did not yet enter a plea, nor did his attorney request bail. an arraignment has been set for may 29th. >>> and now let's head to wall street where encouraging signs from china and europe drove the dow even higher on thursday.

gunned down police chief michael maloney was only days away from retirement. there are only ten officers in that town. >>> and democratic strategist hilary rosen apologizes for saying ann romney never worked a day in her life. the remark about a stay at home mom of five and grandmother of 16 angered republicans and democrats. president obama weighed in saying that doesn't reflect what he believes at all, using his wife and mother as examples. >> there's no tougher job than being a mom. and when i think about what michelle's had to do, when i think about my own mom, a single mother raising me and my sister, that's work. >> and get this one, the hero mayor deserves a key to his own city this morning. newark, new jersey mayor cory booker saves the life of a woman trapped in her burning home. booker says he came home to find his neighbor's house in flames. he raced in, snatched her out of bed, and carried her outside. tweeted about it later saying, "thanks to all who are concerned. just suffering some smoke inhalation. we got the woman out of the house. we are bot

police chief michael maloney was shot dead just days before his retirement from the force. four other officers were shot and wounded. the suspect and a woman were found dead inside the home. police believe it may have been a murder/suicide. >>> the mayor of newark, new jersey, really cares about his city's residents. mayor cory booker returned to his home last night to find his neighbor's house on fire. while booker then rushed into the burning building and carried a woman down from the second floor before the fire department arrived. he was taken to the hospital and treated for smoke inhalation and second degree burns. he's since been released and is already tweeting to let everyone know he's okay. meanwhile his neighbor is recovering and in stable condition thanks to mayor booker. >>> we're now hearing from douglas kennedy, the son of the late robert kennedy for the first time since that confrontation with two nurses who tried to stop him from taking his newborn son from a hospital maternity ward in new york. on thursday, he had his day in court. w nbc's chief investigati

police chief michael maloney died when the suspect opened fire on the officers. mutrie and a woman he was with were also found dead. today the chief medical officer at portsmouth hospital says officers the officers are in stable condition and two other officers have been released. >>> there was a surprise status hearing today in the trayvon martin murder case. the judge assigned to the case says she may have a conflict of interest. her husband works with an attorney who helped shooting suspect george zim find his new lawyer. the judge may be asked to recuse herself. zimmerman meanwhile has a bond hearing next week. jay gray is in sanford, florida with more on that part of the story. >> reporter: george zimmerman is in an isolated cell at the seminole county justice center this evening and will stay there at least another week. today his attorney requested a bond hearing for next friday full aware he says of the tension and emotions still surrounding this case. >> it is going to be difficult for him to be able to walk down a street at any point in the foreseeable

police chief michael maloney was shot and killed trying to serve a search warrant last night.r other officers were wounded in this encounter. the main see in this photo is cullen mutrie. the alleged shooter. police say he opened fire when they showed up. after barricading himself inside his home, he and a female acquaintance were found dead from gunshot wounds. >>> a new report by the fbi is highlighting a really disturbing trend for police officers. despite a decrease in violent crime across the country, the number of officers killed in the line of duty is on the rise. according to that report, 72 officers were killed by perpetrators in 2011. that's a 25% increase from the previous year. and a 75% increase from 2008. a majority of those officers were killed in smaller cities. 13 were kill in cities with a population of at least 250,000 people. i'm joined now by michael schmidt, reporter for the new york times. it is good to have you here. you're obviously drawing a point of interest to something that's really concerning. this trend growing in the country. how much of this ris

police chief michael maloney was killed when the suspect opened fire on the officers. the police chief was just days away from retiring. the suspect and another woman were found dead. two other officers have been released from the hospital. >>> today newark, new jersey mayor corey booker recounted harrowing moments when he saved a neighbor from a house fire last night. he says he and two members of his security detail heard screams coming from the neighbor's house. a woman was trapped in a back room while her kitchen was burning. one security detective tried to stop booker from going inside but he insisted. >> at that point i did not feel bravery. i felt terror. it was a very scary moment because i couldn't find her. looked like i couldn't get back through where i came from. >> reporter: the mayor carried the woman out over his shoulder. she is in stable condition and has second-degree burns. the mayor says his injuries were relatively minor. >>> big week in politics. rick santorum dropped out of the race. we have a mommy war of words going on. north korea launches a r

police chief michael maloney had 26 years of experience in law enforceme enforcement. >> our thoughts and prayers go out to police chief maloney and all the friends and loved ones of the officers that have been injured. and all of the friends and family of the greenland new hampshire police department. and the new hampshire law enforcement community. >> the 48-year-old police chief was set to retire in less than two weeks. >>> prince george's county police want people to use a popular, who use a popular trail in maryland to be on alert after three women are attacked there. police say the women were abducted then sexually assaulted along the northwest branch hiker trail, that's near the west hyattsville metro station. news4's tracee wilkins has more on these attacks. >> reporter: police say that since january, they have had reports for at least three incidents of rape, sexual assault or attempted assault happening on this trail here near the west hyattsville metro station. now they're asking the public to help them catch the man they believe to be responsible. police say a woman was ta

chief michael maloney was killed leading his men in the raid.onth. as one town leader put it, it's an unbelievable situation. state leaders have rushed to the hospital where the injured officers are being treated. >> i do want to extend my thoughts and prayers to the family and relatives and loved ones of the police officer that has been killed and the four police officers that have been injured. >> reporter: an unthinkable tragedy for this police department that only has seven members. >> so two officers have been released from the hospital. two are awaiting surgery at this moment. >> send prayers and thoughts to that whole town and the family. this is a force of only seven officers. so five were involved in this incident. only two of the entire force not involved in this incident. abc did a report, pierre thomas, just about this trend across the country of just criminals becoming so brazen and so much more fearless, not afraid at all to pull the trigger even against a cop. 2011 was a particularly bad year. a double-digit increase from 20 threa

chief michael maloney was just weeks from retirement. four other officers were wounded.und the body of the suspect in the house along with an unidentified woman. >>> and another shooting, this one in modesto, california, where a police officer was killed in a shootout while trying to serve an eviction notice. a civilian was killed, too. the apartment burst into flames hours after that shooting, though it's not clear how the fire began. the modesto bee is reporting flash bang devices and tear gas might have been responsible. >>> well, amid all the stories of gun violence, mitt romney and newt gingrich are among those speaking at the national rifle association's conference today. for romney it's a chance to woo a key conservative group. he is a member of the nra. according to a new poll, 68% of respondents have a favorable opinion of the nra. but when it comes to gun ownership and laws, 63% say there should be more regulation. >>> $88.5 million. that's how much money the super pacs have spent this year in the presidential election just so far. with this week's departure of

hundreds of greenland residents turned out to hold a candle light vigil for michael maloney.was killed wednesday night when suspects in a drug raid opened fire on police. he died doing what he loved. >> he was one of the troops. it was nothing he wouldn't do. >> he had a passion for this job always. maybe not so much the political stuff but going out and doing the job, doing what he died doing. >> maloney had served as chief for 12 years. he was about to retire. four other police officers were wounded in the shootout. >>> new this morning the united nations will weigh in on the crisis in syria with a vote. a panel will decide today if military observers will go into is the country to monitor a cease fire. so far the syrian government and opposition fighters seemed to have hushed off. to discuss drafted. the peace plans are aimed at ending more than a year of violence that has killed more than 9,000 people. >>> also new this morning, eight shiite muslims have been gunned down in pakistan. police say gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire killing all six people inside. minutes late