this morning - what's next as mayor bowser calls on the officer to resign. plus - the silver spring explosion. the blast killing seven people. what's changed one year late larry smith. and i'm adrianna hopkins let''s get things started with eileen whalen good morning washington. toss to eileen - one more spectacular august day - rain chances return tomorrow - warm and muggy weekend; a few storms - wet start to the week monday; then drying out today: mostly sunny to partly cloudy. comfortably warm. highs: 83-86 winds: se 5 mph tonight: mostly cloudy. milder. increasing humidity. lows: 67-71 winds: se 5 mph to calm friday: mostly cloudy. mild and muggy. scattered showers and thunderstorms. highs: 80-84 winds: se 5 mph an unarmed accelerated toward officers -shot to death by police. the only body camera footage- showing c-p-r, being given in the last moments of terrence sterling's life. and now - word that the officer will not be charged - for shooting him. but this morning - growing calls for that officer's resignation. sam sweneey is here with more mayor bows

mayor bowser: there should be accountability. anna-lysa: mpd will now conduct a disciplinary violated any procedures. that could take up to 90 days. anna-lysa gayle, abc 7 news. alison: today marks three years since michael brown was shot to death in ferguson, missouri. ron was not armed at the time of the shooting. the grand jury decided not to charge the a concerted shot him, leading to riots and unrest across the country. askingn: 7 on your side questions about a case that has a lot of people talking. the attempted kidnapping suspect rearrested just days later for another disturbing crime. alison: he was first accused of attacking a woman outside of the kennedy center. days later, he was arrested for lewd acts on the national mall. jonathan: tim barber is asking why he was back on the streets so soon. tim: millions of people visit the national mall each year. tonight, 7 on your side uncovered new records that the accused man of two disturbing crimes. >> is very sad. tim: 7 on your side you last week when district officers arre

this sent protesters into the streets venting their frustrations and now mayor bowser is calling foriner to resign. hear from her and much more coming up in a live report at 6:45 a.m. >>> north korea says it is very close to being rea t four missiles toward guam. it has a detailed plan, but the leader kim jong-un would have to approve it first. here in the u.s., the pentagon says it's prepared to fire a preemptive strike against north korea. >>> and you have another shot at winning the powerball jackpot because there was no winner last night. the jackpot for saturday stands at $356 million. and tomorrow night's mega millions is at $382 million. >>> one year ago tonight, rescue crews were headed to the scene of a four story apartment building explosion and fire in silver spring. families were sleeping when the building exploded and in seconds their lives were turned inside down. it was chaotic scene. i was there and saw some of it firsthand. and take a look at this, the aftermath shows just a charred apartment building. today that rubble is all gone along what those families once call

he said he knew the reason to smile when his first friend kevin bowser died 20 september 11, 2001. he high five 200,000 people in 48 states across 36 countries. >> i have one for you, when you get back to the set. >> okay. >> 5:28 a.m., a teenager was caught trying to smug a bengal tiring into the united states. hear how u.s. customs and border agents sniff out the big cat contraband. we're back. lilly.

right now-- right now-- bowser is calling for the resignation of a police officer-- who shot and killed an unarmed motorcyclist. nearly a year after terrence sterling's death at third and m streets-- the u-s attorney's office announced that officer brian trainer will not face criminal charges. despite the decision-- mayor bowser says it is still unacceptable that officer camera until after the shooting. officer trainer told investigators that he opened fire after sterling used his motorcycle to ram the officer's police cruiser. still questions this morning after an attempted kidnapping suspect was released from custody only to be arrested again days later. 26-year old marquese bostic was first arrested on july 31st -- when he allegedly kidnapped a woman walking along the potomac near the kennedy center. bostic was charged with assault and released.... then tuesday - park police say they found bostic - this time with his pants down lying on a bench near the vietnam memorial. witnesses say he was touching himself innapropriately. now investigators, prosecutors, and court officials cannot

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again, dc mayor, bowser is going to be here at 7:00. we expect to get more answers then. >>> we have in depth reporting on this case. an effort led by -- we want to bring you the conversation she had of the parents of sterling. a raw emotional interview. the first since his death of september of last year. >> we spoke at the doorway and you said my priority is my wife and my daughter. >> right. >> [indiscernible] and being able to stay sane. because of what happened and the strain and the stress we were under as a family. we needed time. >> has some of that lift? >> some of that has lifted. not all of it. probably never be the same again and for the rest of our because apart of us is missing. [ crying ] >> i said i wasn't going to do this. but my son was a viable part of this family. he stayed in this house with us. i saw him everyday, morning and evening. we want to be able to move forward and move on, but we can't because we're stuck here wanting to know. what actually happened with him and what are the authorizes doing because we're

. >>> bowser is going to be live tonight at 7:00. she writes while the district of columbia has no -- we do control our agencies policys and -- mtd asked for the officer's resignation. she repeats that partner broke police policy by not turn ongoing their body cameras. again, dc mayor, bowser is going to be here at 7:00. we expect to get more answers then. >>> we have in depth reporting on this case. an effort led by -- we want to bring you the conversation she had of the parents of sterling. a raw emotional interview. the first since his death of september of last year. >> we spoke at the doorway and you said my priority is my wife and my daughter. >> right. >> [indiscernible] and being able to stay sane. because of what happened and the strain and the stress we were under as a family. we needed time. >> has some of that lift? >> some of that has lifted. not all of it. probably never be the same again and for the rest of our

at the time of his death and he tested positive for pcp, and despite this new information, mayor bowser spoke with bruce johnson, telling us that she still believes d.c. police should be held accountable for his death. officer trainor failed to turn on his body camera until minutes after the shooting. >> he was having a good time laughing and talking and talking about how things were going for us. my daughter and my son, in their future lives, they were talking about laughing and rallying around each other to have a good time. the next week he was gone and we still don't have any answers as to what really happened with him. >> the u.s. attorney made the decision not to press charges against officer trainor on the third anniversy brown's death, another unarmed black man shot and killed by police officers. this happened in ferguson, missouri but the two cases are miles apart. hilary lane has more. >> reporter: the answer was they really don't know. it would be a personal decision for officer trainer to step down and then the d.c. police can make a decision after the disciplinary review is

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mayor bowser is calling to remove statues on federal land. the mayor's reaction. ropic a. >> reporter: sarah, shawn, yes, we caught up with mayor today. we first asked about a call made by reverend al sharpton top stop federal funding to jefferson memorial because jeff sop was a slave owner. now, mayor bowser said that was really the first time she heard of something like that and said at this time she doesn't think she would support that and i also asked her a follow up about something we're seeing happening rights now as debate and dialogue continues with the confederate status. mayor deblaseo said he'll have a 90 day review of symbols of hate in new york. i asked the mayor does she plan to do something here in the district. take a listen. >> we can certainly -- i don't think we're in that position. we've already kind of reviewed the confederate statues and we know of the one. we don't have any on city l land. we have the one on the national park service land. >> and so a lot of people are now stepping back as this continued -- conversation continues and they're

attorney's office, mayor bowser says m.p.d.immediately begin the disciplinary review of the officer's actions. >> if we have policies that are bren there should be some accountability. sam: since sterling's death, they changed their policy to confirm with dispatchers they activated their cameras when responding to incidents. trainer is on administrative leave until the police department conducts an investigation. adrianna: time now is 6:47. this morning north korea is doubling down on the threat to attack guam. the regime says it could fire missiles off the coast of the u.s. territory as early as mid august. the move is in response to president trump's warning. he said if north korea makes any more threats against the u.s., it will be met with fire and fury. some world leaders are urging the president to tone down that rhetoric. >> i think the comments are not helpful in an environment like this. adrianna: overnight north korea's military called president trump's warning, quote, a load of nonsense. secretary of state rex tiller

to be clear this is funded and supported by federal funds into the not purview mayor bowser but we had a chance to ask her today about the topic and whether or not she believes that funds should could be tin to be used to support mop uments that honor legacy of founding father who's were also slave owners, take a listen. >>>. >> that's the first i've heard that. i don't think i would support that. if we don't fund it it will sink to the tidal basin. he with have to have we're talking about monuments and extended core it has to be a conversation. we have a confederate statue on federal land at judiciary square we think the federal government can remove immediately. . >> now we also asked mayor becauseer another question about the future of confederate monuments in the district what she think should be done move are to ward. nup in 5@630 and here what she had to soy in a future in the district. reporting live at the jefferson memorial. ronica cleary, "fox5 local news". >> a fire breaks out at a local church. >> firefighters battle a blaze first baptist church of glen arden and we'll expl

sam: mayor bowser seemed in a great mood. she is happy they have a tentative contract with the teacher's union. the first in five years. >> over the course of the deal 9% increase for teachers in >> i'm excited about the contract. i want to thank the chancellor and the mayor to make it possible. sam: they have two weeks to ratify or reject the contract. it was held at bunker hill. we stopped at nearby luke seymour high and the school was in full swing and has been since tuesday last week. >> they have an opportunity to ease in the school year. >> at the alternative school that gives the 17 to 21-year-old students a second shot at high schooldy blow ha not a lot of complaints. >> i like it. it will get a head start on the game. we get our priorities straight and get out early. >> it has been a theory that the shorter period between years the less the students will practice to see if it's true. 13 public schools are open and the other 102 open next monday. michelle: we want to see your photos. share the photos by going to burst

today, dc mayor mayor bowser officially welcomed teachers back for the new school year, 13 dc schoolsed class while the remaining schools in the district will start class next monday. of mayor bowser also announced a pay raise for teachers in the district. >> this is what it includes. 4% increase in fy2017 retroactive. 3% increae fy 2018, 2% in 2019, over the course of the deal, 9% increase for teachers in the district of columbia, which we're very excited about. >> the mayor said they've been working on the agreement over last five years and the money will come directly from dc taxpayers. >>> the probe into what happened in charlottesville is taking shape right here in dc, we have a live report next. >> heather was my darling child taken from me. i miss her very much, especially this morning. i woke up and i thought my baby is gone. >> the the car crash in charlottesville that deliberate attack explains what she'll miss most about her daughter who died for what she believes in. >>> we hear from a former teacher of the man accused of crashing his car into a crowd in charlottesville. t

also today, mayor bowser will welcome back teachers at a morning ceremony. the district plans to spend $121 million on education in 2018. >>> we're going to talk about the potential for rain today. >> chuck bell is joining us with a look at our forecast for the day ahead. he's right here, as a matter of fact. >> ta da. >> dramatic reveal. nice way to get the week started today. a chance for some rain which we don't necessarily need. we've had quite a bit of rain. but rain chances are towards the day, a little lower chance into tomorrow. i think wednesday and thursday are looking dry. right now, it's a good way to get the day going. sun is already up. let the warming begin. 64 montgomery county, 64 in fairfax and prince william counties. cooler in the shenandoah valley. it's 59 now in winchester. as far as staying ahead of the weather, go with the nbc washington app. follow me on twitter or instagram. here is the forecast of rain today. there's the rain down to our west and southwest. that is all inching its way in our direction. it's probably about six hours

mayor muriel bowser will highlight her investments in charter schools across the district.he'll be at kipp d-c promisea benning campus at 11:30 a.m.. and will discuss education reform. she'll also talk about the importance of attending school every day. in d.c., about one out of every four students misses 10-percent or more of the school year. 5:xx and you've gotta see this adorable picture. lisa lewis sent us this picture of her great grand daughters on their first day of school, on monday. and we want to see your back to school pics - we love em!! send them to us at burst.com/wjla. it just keeps growing and growing! the powerball jackpot has now reached the second highest jackpot number ever! it is now at a whopping 700-million dollars. the cash prize if you take it all home at once would be 443 million. the drawing is tonight-- and it could go up again before then. the highest jackpot ever was last year...when the powerball reached one point six billion dollars. dance party in china -- literally. 1,069 robots danced their way to the top. they set a new world record for m

mayor bowser: you are seeing an increase of 2% in math and an increase of 4% in the english language arts, which is very good news for our schools. sam: those numbers were for d.c. ps and charter schools. this time charter schools english and math, but still up for the 10th straight year. d.c. public schools sort of this time, up 6.4% in english, 3.5% in math, up for all races, all grades. here at watkins, the chancellor himself gave the results. >> watkins elementary school, right here in ward 6 him a percent increase in the english language arts, and a 9% in math. sam: 12% in english, 9% in math. for school already overjoyed about a new building, it was icing on the cake. >> as a parent, it is incredibly filling to see the progress. we are proud parents today. sam: as to what they think of the new building -- >> i think is really cool. >> i think it is awesome. sam: now, these scores obviously are an improvement, but d.c.p.s. lacks in many areas. compared to nationwide, only 31% of the students are proficient in english and a 27% in math. there is a lot of room for improvement. we

mayor muriel bowser. also in attendance today was the gm of metro paul wiedefeld, also the former us sengt of transportation lay la hood. la hood has been brought in to do a report of what metro is going to be needing fog going forward. we brought in martin decar a today. what was your take on this? they said a lot but they didn't announce a the lot. >>reporter: there were no breakthroughs and i thought it was somewhat disis pointing that the preliminary report was not release to the public. he was hired months ago by virginia on come in and get a consentses us for this divided region, consensus on how to fix metro. there is a split here because we know mayor bowser has expressed support for metro. do they have to resolve it because white feld left it up to them how to come up with the municipal. apparent ly so has ray large audience hood. he didn't want to take a position on what they should do like sales tax or gas tax. this is according to certain studies that 1 percent regional sales tax would provide

mayor bowser spoke about that and the u.s.orney's decision. >> i am now as i was then very upset that we didn't have the benefit of that footage to tell us what happened. >> reporter: the mayor also said that the mpd has asked for trainer to resign. she also said this led to a further push for the department to get body cameras on as many officers as possible. >> and justin, after this sterling shooting, any word on what also police are doing to make sure officers have those cameras turned on when they are supposed to be? >> reporter: well, very interestingly here, the mayor also said that dispatchers are now calls to activate those cameras, a way to guarantee that as you where going out on to the streets, they are turning those cameras on. back into you. >> justin finch for us live this morning. thank you. >>> 5:05. and covering the district, take a look at this crash. we're working to find out what caused the driver to run into this row house in georgetown. it happened last night near the intercession of q and 23rd northwest

sharpton says because he was a slave order and outside of the purview of mayor bowser but she gave her thought on the idea today. >> that's the first i heard that. i don't think i would support that. and if we don't fun the jefferson memorial it will sink into the git if we're talking about we have long on judiciary square that we think the federal government can remove immediately. >> interestingly enough this conversation is exactly where the president predict today would go. during his controversial press conference earlier this week he asked if george washington and thomas jefferson statues were next. >> loudoun county sheriff office is investigating vandalism found on confederate statue in leesburg. someone spray painted vulgar language on a statue. the debate came to a head last fwheek charlottesville. we spoke to a man that believes the statues should stay put. >> i think it's disrespectful. i think -- i don't think -- >> it's a public place. i think it has a right to be out. there i mean as far as $it's history. all history history and it's going to be history. it's a reminder

mayor muriel bowser is promoting the importance of attendance at the newly renovated mary reed elementary school. the reminder to slow down if you see the flashing lights, watch out in school zones for kids on bike and foot. the school begins after what has been a violent and tragic several weeks for many young people across our city. as jeff goldberg reports, those fighting to stop the violence hope the start of a new school year means an increase in community involvement. scene tape hangs by the basketball court in southeast washington where eight-year-oldan boy was shot and wounded, caught in the crossfire while playing at the fort davis unity center. >> it was sad because there are a lot of kids out there. >>. i'm outraged jeff: renÉ thomas has lived here for seven years and says the violence keeps getting worse, young people shooting young people. >> they are there's drugs everywhere. you cannot go anywhere without the drugs. jeff: saturday night in northwest come a man was injured following a shooting at a playground, this at the reagan rec center in petworth. shot andnager was kill

mayor muriel bowser is highlighting her investments in charter schools across the district. she is at a campus right now to discuss education reform. she is also talking about the importance of attending school every day. of every fourut students misses 10% or more of the school yea students in loudoun county, one of the fastest-growing districts in our area. this year alone the county is adding 3000 new students and 800 new teachers and staff. many of them will be headed to the brand-new brambleton middle school. good morning washington will have live coverage as his -- kids head back to school tomorrowat 4:24 morning. for all you loudoun county parents, we want to see those great back-to-school photos. we have one picture, looking sharp. there he is. first day of pre-k. bow-tie and all. keep sending us your pictures. burst.com/wjla, and share them with us. we would love to see your pictures. melia obama has moved into her new pad at -- malia obama has moved into her new pad at harvard university. the 19-year-old graduated high school last year. she chose to take a gap year

we have also learned that mayor muriel bowser as well as the d.c.hat officer's resignation. now, it was nearly a year ago in the early morning of september 11th that 31-year-old terrence sterling was shot by officer trainer. officer trainer was a passenger in a police cruiser and the they were following sterling's motorcycle. the officer that told investigators that sterling had been driving erratically and what happened during the traffic stop was put into question because officer trainer did not turn on his body worn camera until after shooting terrence sterling once in the neck and once on the side. >> to ignore race would be to ignore the facts and the sterling family is it not going to ignore the facts. i suspect that the public will not ignore the facts. the facts show definitively that terrence was unarmed, that he was shot in the back and that there was a camera that was nearby and none of us have been given access to that camera. >> reporter: now sterling's family as well as their attorney say this fight is not over. the sterling family has

mayor muriel bowser and the police chief are calling for trainer -- trainor's resignation. >> i hope they consider the the family. they can also consider that this is not a good chapter in our city's history. this is something everybody is watching. adrianna: police have 30 days to review the case. is on administrative leave until the review is complete. one person is dead after a fiery crash. authorities tell us that a tractor-trailer crash, then caught fire near the middletown rest area. flames also spread to the surrounding woods. one person was found dead inside the truck. police are trying to figure out what caused the big rig to leave the road. right now, seat pleasant police chief devon martin is still recovering in the hospital after crashing his motorcycle. police say good samaritans helped him at the scene. he is being treated for nonlife threat cause of the crash is under investigation. police do not believe speed or alcohol were factors. a few storms possible tonight. meteorologist molly cochran is here with a look at your forecast. molly: good afternoon. we are starting

mayor bowser is hoping that you will join her for the official ribbon cutting on this saturday, august a.m. >>> monday's total solar eclipse is expected to be the biggest traffic event in the history of oregon. 1million people are expected to visit the state, to be among the first in the country to view that once in a lifetime event. the main draw is the simbiosis event. earlier, they reported a 30- mile backup getting into the area. for months, officials have been warning about all of these visitors coming, and nowhere is that more evident than at the area gas stations where the lines stretch down the street. >> i was shopping, and i saw the lines. i want gas. part of the deal. >> actually on my way to pick up my solar eclipse sunglasses, i heard that fred meyer has a pretty good deal, then i saw all the lines for the gas, and i thought, i think i'll get the gas first. >> if you're not in oregon by being there in time for monday morning. a million extra people heading there. that's a lot of people. >> here's the reason, because it's clear, and they have a better shot at clear skies. a

he said he knew the reason to smile when his first friend kevin bowser died 20 september 11, 2001.e high five 200,000 people in 48 states across 36 countries. >> i have one for you, when you get back to the set. >> okay. >> 5:28 a.m., a teenager was caught trying to smug a bengal tiring into the united states. hear how u.s. customs and border agents sniff out the big cat contraband. we're back. lilly. she pretty much lives in her favorite princess dress. but once a week i let her play sheriff so i can wash it. i use tide to get out those week old stains and downy to get it fresh and soft. you are free to go. tide and downy together. news" a woman has been hurt as

mayor muriel bowser giving them free rides on metro. that starts monday. the mayor says extra security measures will be in place to make sure that students feel safe and comfortable while writing the trains. we want to see back-to-school photos. just take the pictures, because i know you will come and share .com/wjla,us at burst and you may see your cute little ones on the air. steve: the beach forecast come if you held off going because of the storms earlier this eveng, sunday. both days beautiful, low humidity, lots of sunshine. ocean city right now and rehobeth, dewey beach, bethany, the storms earlier this evening finally beginning to push off. if you leave early tomorrow morning, get there around 10 a.m., 11 a.m., no problems and a beautiful day. closer to home, the skies beginning to clear. garrett county, washington county, the panhandle of west virginia clearing out nicely. lingering showers to the south and west. harrisonburg, charlottesville, not amounting to a whole lot more overnight. definitely not looking for anything severe nor cause any typ

we've also learned that mayor muriel bowser as well as d.c.olice department are calling for officer trainer's resignation. here's the mayor. >> we, however, feel very strongly that our relationship with the community is built on trust. and trust is firmly built on accountability. and we believe strongly that there has to be in this case. >> reporter: now, as for the driver of the police cruiser that day, we have learned through police sources that he was suspended for 20 days and we understand that he has already served that 20 day suspension. that's the very latest here from northwest d.c., annie yu fox5 local news. >> i know it's a story so many people are interested in. coming in next hour we'll dig deeper into the story. the sterling family attorney will join us in studio at 7:30 this morning. al. >> well, steve its been a year since the devastating fire and explosion at the flower branch apartments in silver spring. killed seven people including two children. today a vigil will be held to remember the victims. investigators believe a gas

. >>> dc mayor muriel bowser attended a ribbon cutting at the duke ellington center of the art. >> dukeington is fired up and so are we in washington dc. all great cities support the arts. >> the school's georgetown campus reopened to students wednesday after a three year renovation that included new state of the art dance and music studios. a 300 seat performance hall and classroom. and a multimedia auditorium. the schools considered the gem in the district because of its renovations. it took a little longer than expected and cost $100 million overbudget. >>> something stinking is going to be up in the u. garden conservatory. not one, not two, but three corpse flowers are getting ready to bloom. the plants are known for their foul smelling odor. the scientists say we may see the first bloom tomorrow or during the eclipse. but they believe it is the first time in north america that any institution has had three corpse flowers bloom all at the same time. >> i don't know of any other occurrence in north america. three on display in flower at once. chicago just had two. congratulations to

governor mcauliffe from virginia, governor larry hogan from maryland, the the mayor of d.c., muriel bowser they were supposed to talk about the way forward, how do they change metro in well, they agreed upon the fact that they thought this metro board was way too board and way too efficient in its present form. they want a smaller board . but this question about how they're going to pay this $500,000,000.000000000 we asked questions about what that to be some kind of gas tax, a sales tax in there are no answers today, but this is what they said. the number that we've heard is itself it's going to take $500 million over the next ten years to be in a state of good repair. that doesn't even account for the growth of this region. i will work with my legislature before they come into session. we're already having meetings to come up with a plan. i'm not going to answer your question today, i would be fool iron. i think we're all in agreement that we need to finalize secretary la hood's report, take a look at it and take a look at paul white field 's numbers and find out where the shortfall is a

mayor muriel bowser and others are showing off the new city buses.the mayor say these buses were specifically picked for their emission reducing technology. >>> one good deed leads to another. >> that's what the police department in laurel, maryland is finding out. a lot of people are calling in to offer donations after a viral facebook post has touched hearts all around the country. >> wusa9 scott broom is in laurel to tell us what this is all about. >> reporter: if you haven't seep the facebook post, i'm about to show it to you. this is all about a brand new rookie police officer here in laurel named bennett johns. he was caught on camera doing something really inspiring. he was sent to a local giant store to arrest a woman for shoplifting. it turned out she was trying to get diaper he decided to buy the diapers for her. there is officer bennett johns reaching for the $15 in the july 22 facebook post. by laurel police, that really touched a nerve. >> i think it was absolutely tomorrow, and an amazing thing he did. >> reporter: since then, johns has

mayor muriel bowser introduced the new flier, excelsior buses.they're going to be the first wave of d.c. circulator buses that will use clean diesel technology. they will have usb charging ports so you can, of course, get your juice. charge your phones. ziefrps it >>> it is a stretch of highway so many of us dread. it will slow you down likely. the work runs from the seminary road overpass in montgomery county to the 270 split through kensington and bethesda as well. transportation reporter adam tuss says it will even impact you even if you're not on the beltway. >> when it comes to fixing up the beltway, drivers like anton spencer say get it done. >> take care of it now while you can before it becomes an issue later on. >> the inner loop between seminary road and the split just got a makeover. now it's the outer loop's turn. chopper 4 and you can tell the difference. that's the outer loop on the left with the potholes and craters. the inner loop which got a facelift is on the right. now, the work on the outer loop started today and it's going to

officer , a four year veteran of the force is not facing criminal charges we have learned that mayor bowser and d.c. police department is asking for his resining. in the meantime the sterling family as well as their attorney is saying their fight is not over. i can say that this should not come as a surprise, but it does. it hurts ever time. it's been nearly a year since 31 sterling was shot to death by a d.c. police officer. and this is just another unarmed black man killed by a white police officer, could ignore race would be to ignore the facts and the sterling family is not going to ignore the facts. i suspect that the public will not ignore the facts. the facts show definitively that terrence was unarmed, that he was shot in the back and that there was a camera that was nearby and none of us have been given access to that camera. the four year d.c. police veteran brian trainer was the passenger in a police cruiser large audience was following sterling's motorcycle in the early morning hours of september 11. trainer than a the officer driving the cruiser told investigators sterling had

we technological learned that mayor bowser as well as the d.c.e department are calling for the officer's resignation. now, this is where he was pulled ohio river valley third and m and if you can see, there's a mini memorial on that pole there. this is terrence sterling was shot by officer treanor nearly a year ago in the early morning of september 11th. trainer was a passenger that are a police cruiser that was following sterling's motorcycle and the officer driving that car told investigators that sterling had been driving erratically through parts of the city and what happened during a traffic stop was put into question because officer treanor did not turn on his body worn camera until after shooting sterling twice. >> to ignore race would be to ignore the facts and the sterling family is not going to ignore the facts. i supect that the public will not ignore the facts. the facts show definitively that terrence was unarmed, that he was shot in the back and that there was a camera that was nearby and none of us have been given access to that ca

then there's this tweet from mayor bowser, she said the incident quote reminds us of all the bravery and dedication of our first responders. we owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude. it's worth mentioning that d.c. fire was spread pretty thin last night because this was one of three fires in just 890 minutes. -- 90 minutes. take a look at this video from the second fire. this was just 50 minutes after the first fire was reported. it took place at buchanan street in at least. there were two injuries including two police officers. then just 40 minutes later this third fire at van buren minor injuries from that fire. so definitely chaotic but nobody is feeling more emotional than the folk here's at enjoy -- folks here at engine 3. reporting in northwest, evan koslof, wusa9. >> and a quick update on the officers evan mentioned who were hurt in the second fire at buchanan street in northeast. it looks like they are going to be okay. they're said to be resting comfortably as they recover from their injuries. >>> new at noon, one person inside this apartment building on d. street southeas

statement today, he is simply not getting enough information from the department of health, and the bowser administration, so he hopes to get some answers when he holds this after the summer recess now live in the district, matt, fox5 local news. >>> new tonight, the fbi is investigating disturbing allegations of sexual assault on board a united airlines flight. according to court document, a man inapropriately touched a 17 year old girl during a flight from phoenix, to dullos international last month. the teenager claims he rubs her arm and leg and tried to kiss her several times. the girl also claims the man followed her to baggage claim, that's where she met a relative and they alerted an airport employee. now, united says, it is aware of the allegations and the quote security of our customers is our top priority. >> all right, ever had brazilian blow out? new lawsuit claims chemical in the hair strange treatment could make you sick. just said, tisha, can you tell us more about this? >> high there, sean, hi, tony, what i can tell you is that there are plenty of organic salons like the o

with the start of the new year, mayor bowser is launching a slow down campaign. she'll be in northwest to remind drivers to keep your speeds low around schools. not just in the morning. make sure you slow down in the afternoon during dismissal times. d.c. kids don't have school buses. they're on the streets walking home. >> everything changes when school starts, right? it is what everyone will be talking about today. we're working for you by counting down the start of today's big solar eclipse. it will begin at 1:17 in the afternoon and at 2:42. 82% o by the moon. that's in our area. we are going to get a total, right? >> 1979 was the last time the u.s. witnessed a total solar eclipse. this is really exciting. especially for the space and astronomy nuts out there. >> that's a nice way to put it. >> right? >> one ever the prime viewing spots for the eclipse as it passes over our area is the air and space museum on the national mall. >> museum is hosting a viewing party where they'll hand out the coveted eclipse viewing glasses. you want your hands on the glasses s

mayor bowser will present the latest results from the standardized tests. the results will show the percentage of students on track for the next grade level. she will attend a ribbon-cutting for the end of renovations at watkins elementary school. >>> new overnight, none much us, none, not a single one of us became multimillionaires. we're still here. get the office pools ready again. no one hit the powerball jackpot last night. here are the winning numbers just in case. 9-15-43-60-64 and powerball number 4. i would have never picked 4. >> no. >> the jackpot grow toss $510 million. the next drawing is saturday. you know it's going to get bigger between now and then. >> i would come to work if i won. i would be unintelligible. i would be grinning and laughing. you would know that something is going on. >> i think i'd show up for work too and secretly make my exit plot. >>> nba superstar kevin durant is returning to his roots today. >> that's right. he's making his way back home for a special appearance in prince george's county. today is kevin durant day to

. >> reporter: a spokesperson from the mayor said mayor bowser has fought for more officers and implemented one of the most comprehensive body worn camera programs in the country to build trust between police and residents. >> the only time i see police around here is when something has gone wrong. >> plenty of opportunity for police to engage with the community. >> reporter: and they're not doing that? >> i haven't seen it. >> reporter: i called d.c. police asking about plain clothes officers in ward 7 and here in ward 8. a spokesperson wouldn't get into details about po she does say, "i can assure you mpd is deploying appropriate resources to those areas." in southeast delia goncalves, wusa9. >>> fear of being a snitch should not stop people from speaking out against violence in the neighborhood. police always encourage residents to text anonymous tips to 50411. >>> topper has your solar eclipse day forecast in a minute, but we wanted to point out a few things we got posted online for you. first 32 fast facts about the eclipse and science surrounding it. a suggested party play list create

mayor bowser directed traffic near wilson high school and a middle school. >> i want to remind everybody, look out for them, showdown at intersections, put the phones down. stop texting. we have a lot of little kids and big kid trying to get to school safely. >> aside from getting drivers to slow down, the importance of student attendance. one out of every four students is chronically absent and will mi0% year. >>> you are going to feel the heat on this weather alert day. let get an update from sheena in the weather center. >> you will. but the good news is looks like the last really hot day for quite some time. a hume cooldown is coming. it will feel like triple digits this afternoon. this morning, thought will be heating up quickly once the sun comes up. 8:00 a.m., close to 80 degrees. by 9:00 a.m., closer to the 80s. it will feel hotter with the humidity. behl talk about how hot it had feel this afternoon, plus the big cooldown i've been talking about, coming up. >>> it was some of the most fun you might have missed while you were outside. we look back at our favorite moments from the

well as for this confederate statue here in the district mayor bowser's press secretary pointed out that this one is on national park service land and that they believe it should be removed and replaced with a historical figure based on the public's input. so what's your take on all of this we've had a really, a big debate going on all day on social media , a poll with hundreds of you voting and weighing in on what you think should happen. make sure your voice is heard. i'll be back on 5@6:30 with more from you. ronica cleary, fox5 local news. >> a big crowd is expected at what's being called an anti white supremacy rally in dallas this weekend. the rally is scheduled for saturday in front of city hall. organizers say it is the chance for the community to come together to call for the removal of monuments. they're stepping up safety precautions by asking members of the public to act as trained piece keepers at the rally. i know for a lot of people especially in the black community those monuments represent the slavery of their percentage the murder of their pevment i'm not trying to be a

mayor muriel bowser joined me for our broadcast off script which airs weeknights at 7:00. i asked her what she'd say going forward to the officers of the metropolitan police department about this incident. it's part of the full interview she chose to give first to wusa9. >> the jobs that the police have to do, they can't do without the community and the commune needs the police, too, to make sure that we have safe neighborhoods and people can live a great life here. so what i say to my officers is they always have my support. we give them the need. we put body cameras on them so that we would have evidence when they're in this situations to help us shed light on an unfortunate situation that may happen when they're working. so they should know that we give them what they need, the resources and training that they need, but we also just like we hold citizens accountable, we're accountable, too. >> now to another big part of this story you saw first on wusa9, a conversation with terrence sterling's family. our delia goncalves has done some great reporting on this story. >> o

may muriel bowser and replies chief peter newsham are calling for officer brian train er's resignation. trainer is the one who fired the fatal shot. sterling's family is now suing the district for $350 million. >> now we turn to a developing story if the district. a 17 year old is fighting for her live after a shooting tonight. the teen was not the intend target of the gunfire. she was simply driving through the area when someone opened fire. neighbors are in shock. they are bleeding for the violence to stop. fox5's lindsay murphy is live in northeast. i know people have to be outraged at what's going out there on the streets. >> absolutely. it's an awful case of wrong place, wrong time, but the fact that there are bullets flying in the street has people, as you said, outraged. we have the 17 year fighting to survive and then also a male victim. we don't have his age yet, but both of them were in a car driving through the intersection of saratoga and montana avenues when they were truck by bullets intend for someone else. the white car that they were driving in was toed away just befor

mayor muriel bowser and police chief peter newsham are calling for officer brian trainer's resignationterling's family is suing the district for $50 million. at 8:00 a.m. fox5 will discuss the sterling case live right here on fox5 with d.c. police chief peter newsham. >> time is 4:32. tension between the united states and north korea doesn't appear to be ending any time soon. north korea's military announced a detailed plan to fire four missiles over japan into the waters around the united states territory of gaum home to two u.s. bases and 160,000 people. u.s. officials however have said there's been no major movement by military forces in that region. thursday president trump continued to issue a stern warning to north korea. >> i read about where in gaum by august 15th, let's see what he does with gaum. he does something in gaum, which nobody's seen before what will happen in north korea. >> japan and south korea both say they'll real contract swiftly and strongly if north korea goes through with the plan. >> turning to other news now from the trump administration. president trump h

but mayor muriel bowser says that officer violated department policy and she wants him out. >> we believe strongly that there has to be accountability in this case. >> we'll talk about what that means in just a moment, but our team coverage begins tonig >> good evening, those protesters were outraged. they protested near where terrence sterling was shot and killed at m and third street northwest. he was shot in the neck and in the back. they say it is an injustice. >> united we stand, divided we fall. ♪ ♪ >> reporter: they feel the pain and sympathize with terrence sterling's parents. >> please pray for the parents of terrence sterling. >> reporter: as this group shuts down new york and new jersey avenue in northwest d.c. in protest the federal prosecutors decision not to file charges against d.c. police officer brian trainer. the u.s. attorney's office in d.c. says there isn't enough evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that trainer had criminal intent or used re and killed sterling near this intersection last september. sterling's friend steven douglas is saddened. >> distraught

we have also learned that mayor muriel bowser as well as the d.c.ice department, they are calling for that officer's resignation. here is the mayor. take a listen. >> we, however, feel very strongly that our relationship with the community is built on trust and trust is firmly built on accountability. and we believe strongly that there has to be accountability in this case. >> reporter: now, we have also learned through police sources that the officer driving that cruiser was suspended for 20 days. we know that he has served that 20 day suspension. also, the attorney's office tells us that terrence sterling on the morning of had thc, he tested positive for thc which is an active ingredient found in marijuana. his blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit in the district of columbia. a lot of reaction pouring out. someone driving by told us that there might be a gatherin here again today at third and m. that's the very latest from northwest d.c., annie yu fox5 local news. >> annie thanks. we'll gather with the family attorney joining us at 7:30 t

i know they say big meeting with bowser, hogan and mcauliffe. bowser, i believe, on the record saying she is supports the one cent tax to help fund interesting republican and democrat do not support that. where do they think the money should come from >> this will be one of the key political questions in our region for the next several months, it will impact the race for governor as well. there is no consensus how to give metro the money it says it needs an additional $500 million per year over the next decade, that's $5 million. district is ok with this 1% regional sales tax solution that the cfo recommended. however, there's no consensus, you pointed out that virginia opposes it. loudoun county wouldn't go along with it. republicans and legislatures in richmond won't go along with that. it's unclear what virginia may propose. in maryland, there's a split between some who think let's just take the transportation trust fund that gives metro money every year and give metro a larger percentage of those existing funds. on the other doesn't want to

go to fiosgigabit.com nancy: mayor bowser wants to remove flyers as they were targeted the sanctuary cities the mayor is asking anyone to call 911 if they do see the posters out there. jonathan: california man who is legally blind robbed in broad daylight as he was waiting to pick up the kids from school. can you imagine? bob is his name. he was checking the time on the phone. a thief rode by and grabbed it out of his hand. he chased by the bandit. >> i yelled "hey, stop. come back here!" he continued on. i knew i couldn't keep up with him. i yelled him, "god knows who you are." jonathan: it has a happy ending. a witness saw the whole thing. tracked down the biker and returned the phone to call. that bike her have problems. the car is messed up. alison: absolutely. nancy: that is terrible. laguna hills, california, dramatic smash and grab of the surveillance video. they are cleaning out the eye glass frames. they estimate they got away with the 800 pairs that is worth $200,000. alison: smugglers try to sneak a bengal tiger cub in the u.s. but the border patrol knew somethin

today in southeast maryland, mayor bowser unveiled the design for the new douglas bridge. it will be built next to the existing bridge and have three giant arches and have an extra lane for cars. there will be more space for bicyclists and pedestrians. >> watching my dog. we are moving out of the way for the bikers and the runners. >> it's more accessible. the bridge is expected to be >> new at 5:00, a group of volunteers helping to restore the wetlands in the anacostia river in northeast. they partnered for the clean-up. project focuses on creating a healthy habitat for plants and the animals! the national oceanic and atmospheric administration says last year's weather was more extreme or record- breaking than anything close to normal. the agency's annual state of the climate report finding 2016 was the hottest year with the highest see level -- sea level on record and recorded the lowest sea ice in antarctica and the arctic. the news comes as two sets of explorers set off from alaska in hopes to reach north pole by sailboat. they want to highlight how bad the impacts of