and this could be the last man brother john ever helped. >> if that brother john's van, stopped back up and then, three shots. then, i ducked. then two more shots. >> this shooter fired into the van with brother john and his family inside. a 29-year-old brother john shot in the head, now clinging to life. his wife grazed by a bullet, one daughter shot in the arm and the other, not injured. police do not have a motive for a shooting they can only describe as senseless. >> they were just trying to do a good deed and feed people that are less fortunate than they were. >> reporter: everyone on the streets knows brother john's name, few seem to know more about him than that, except bill, who called these streets home 20 years, once brother john looked for help from one person he was there to serve. >> one time he stopped and said bill, you know i don't think they appreciate what i do for them. i said brother john, as long as one person appreciates what you do that, is good. >> and without a doubt, people on the streets of east oakland appreciate brother john. very little is known about hi

and that man told us today that the bullet that hit brother john could have hit and killed him or brother john's entire family. >> when i came out i started talking to them right here, gave them fish and french fries. >> reporter: william holloway says the man he had come to know as brother john had just stopped by with a hot meal when somebody drove by in a van and opened fire. >> from that point on he shot three times and then two more shots. >> reporter: you heard five shots? >> five shots. the guy don't even know brother john. this is a random senseless shooting that should have never happened. if it hadn't been for brother john, they would have got shot. >> are you all right? >> yeah, i made it through. >> reporter: holloway says brother john has been bringing him food on the streets of east oakland for about a year, sometimes three days a week. >> he was a nice guy. him and his wife fixed the food at home and bring it out here to feed people. >> reporter: the shooting happened at 12:30 a.m. at 47th and san leandro. oakland police say the original report came into the chp when somebo

, brother john is asked, are you sleeping? why tonight centers on brother john, nothing here is a fairy tale. in fact, this makeshift memorial is a grim reminder of the murder of brother john. >> he lost his life giving and touching other lives. so just to support him, you know, it's his spirit, it's amazing. >> the unforgiving streets of oakland, 29-year-old paris powell was brother john. >> that man is 29 years old. >> just after midnight wednesday morning, powell, his pregnant wife and two stepdaughters were sitting in their minivan offering a fish dinner to william holloway when the night exploded. >> brother john -- the guy fired three shots. >> brother john was taken off life support wednesday night. she returned to the scene. >> i'm a little apprehensive about coming out. even though he means a lot to our family, he meant a lot to the community. >> he had no enemies. a murder nay is inexpolitic baling. outrageous to the oakland police department who have no suspect description, but believe the shooter was driving a 2001

brother john and his family would if he had him and the homeless. sadly i was the person to bring them the news about brother john's death. >> i was praying that he lived. because he was a good man. >> reporter: he was one of the last people to see brother john alive. just seconds before a man opened fire on the van they were in, he received a meal from them and now the man who did so much is dead, he wished it were him that was dead. >> i would rather see him with his wife and kids. i would take the bullet, without hesitation. >> reporter: now it's reported that his wife is pregnant. she and her daughter were also shot with nonlif threatening injuries. police have not released any information about a motive or suspect information. if you know anything call oakland police. live, paul chambers, ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you. >> the sheriff's department is investigating the death of two men discovered last night at a home near los gatos. a sheriff's spokesman said the men both lived in the home where they were found. he said detectives are waiting

van may be his last and that could be the last man brother john ever helped. >> he passed by john's van and he stopped and backed up. then all of a sudden three shots and then i ducked and then two more shots. >> the shooter fired into the van with brother john and his family sitting inside. 29-year-old brother john was shot in the head and now clippings to life. his wife was grazed by a bullet. one daughter shot in the arm and the other not injured. police do not have a motive for a shooting they can only describe as senseless. >> they were just trying to do a goo good deed and feed people less fortunate than they were. >> reporter: few seem to know more about him except bill who has called the streets home for more than 20 years. once brother john looked for help from the one person he was there to serve. >> one time he was going stop because he said bill, i don't think they appreciate what i do for them. i said brother john, let me it tell something as long as one person appreciate what you do for them, that is good. >> today there was nothing but you appreciation for brother joh

her brother john and pay their respects to a good man. >> our team coverage continues, today brotherlittle sense that she is pleading for those responsible to come forward. in >> this is his shirt, that is all i have left is his favorite shirt. it >> of lolitta powell to tightly grasped her husband's favorite shirt and some how she says that she wants to know who killed him. >> anyone, if you know anything please come forward. >> oakland police say that brother john was recently killed by an unknown gunman while the family including their two small children were passing out free fish dinners to the homeless on 47 avenue. the roadside memorial march the location of with a drive-by shooting occurred. his wife is pleading with the person responsible to come forward so that her family to move on. and >> the person that did this please, please come forward so that our family caressed. so that we can honor my husband's memory for the true man of god that he was and the kind and compassionate person that he was. >> crime stoppers is offering a reward of $25,000 air. friends and family paid

known to many people as brother john. the 29-year-old was gunned down in east oakland while he was doing what he was most known for, feeding the homeless. investigators say the shooter was seen driving a ford windstar minivan similar to this one. they believe it was a 2001 or newer model. kron4 reports, the oakland community comes together tonight to remember the man who helped so many. >> it was an emotional vigil honoring paris powell friday evening. his pregnant wife cried as she returned to the place where someone shot at the entire family killing paris powell, also known as brother john, lolita and her two young daughters survived a drive by shooting, but she can't go on without her husband. >> family, friends, and even strangers paid tribute to the man they say devoted his life to feeding the homeless and helping domestic violence victims in east oakland. it was right here that police say someone drove up to the family of four and opened fire after they gave a hot meal to this man, william holloway on 47th avenue. >

what did he do with that last meal from brother john? >> i ate it. that man gave his life to bring me that food. how could i disrespect him by not eating it?. >> we still don't know very much about who brother john was wex know he'd been feeding the homeless out in east oakland more than a year well. know that he ran a nonprofit here in oakland that helped the homeless and victims of domestic violence. there is a $25,000 reward for an arrest in this case. reporting in east oakland abc 7 news. >> thank you. and some bay area men are being called heroes for coming to the aid of an american airlines pilot attacked aboard an sfo board-bound plane last night. police say the two punched a pilot after being ordered off a flight from miami. one reportedly threatened to have the pilot killed. witnesses say the brothers appeared drunk or maybe, drugged. >> there was a scuffle taking place. so about three, four of us went out there and tackled the guy. and i guess the pilot ended up with some contusions on his face and so we just about what -- did what we neede

. >> brother john gunned down yesterday morning.is wife and one young daughter was also shot in what police are calling a senseless crime. >> carolyn and larry, brother john died at 10:30 last night, police today are telling us they still have no motives and no suspects. at the place where the man known as brother john handed out his last meal to the homeless there is just a simple memorial left behind by those with legal else to give. on the rough streets this, shooting does not make sense. a man who was just trying to go do the right thing is dead. and today, the last man he helped before he died is left wondering if it was all worth it. >> at this point in time is... how weird world is becoming. your slif worth nothing no more. it's nothing out here. people shoot someone because of the hell of it? because they want it to? it's not right. >> here, he delivered food during what he called midnight outreach with his wife and daughters he's brother john. his real name is paris powell, just 29 years old. but last night, brother john wa

i said brother john, let me tell you. i said as long as one person appreciates what you do that, is good. >> and today there was nothing but appreciation for brother john and kindness he showed to those who don't often get it. appreciation and anger. >> that man doesn't have an enemy. waits a senseless killing. >> brother john is still clinging to life. police are not releasing his identity that. witness that we spoke to says the shooter was driving a late-model astro van. there is a $25,000 reward for an arrest in this case. reporting in oakland abc 7 news. >> and thank you very much. >> to washington next. still nothing encouraging to report regarding the debate over the debt keeling that drags on, still, tonight there. is a live look at the countdown to crisis clock. t-minus five days, three hours and 58 minutes. before the government supposedly runs out of money. abc 7's mark matthews is here with the latest on negotiations in washington, d.c. it looked like there was a deal a week ago. now we've got separate plans, o

what did he do with the last meal from brother john? >> i ate it. pl gave his life to bring me the food. how could i disrespect him by not eating. >> we don't know very much about who brother john really was. we know that he had been feeding the homeless out in east oakland for more than a year. we also know that he ran a non-profit here in oakland that helped the homeless and victims of domestic violence. there ace 25,000 dollar reward for an arrest in this case. reporting in east oakland, abc 7 news. >> oakland police meanwhile are getting much-needed help tonight. thanks to the generosity of a home up to corporation. clorox company today donated 50,000 dollars to the police department for 30 new tough book lap top for police vehicle, motorcycle, squad cars, mayor kwan says it was a top request among oakland street cops. >> the police officers today used the notebook to check on data. to look at gps information. quickly run identification checks on people it's really their no. 1 tool. >>reporter: the city needs another half million dollars to the

cheryl hurd learned about brother john and those who knew him best. >> reporter: this is a case where the police need your help. you have a family in mourning and the community has lost someone who truly cared about them. lolita powell, the wife of the good samaritan gunned down while feeding the hungry could barely stand friday night in east oakland. >> his wife is hurting, his family is hurting oh god. you say you came to hear the broken hearted. >> reporter: brother john was shot and killed after midnight wednesday while he and his family stopped by to drop off food in the 1,000 block of 47th avenue in oakland. his family says feeding the homeless was his calling. his pregnant wife and her two children were in the car at the time when powell was shot in the head in a drive-by shooting. bill holloway was there and saw it all. >> i wish that had been me instead of him. i really do. i would not hesitate to go instead of him. >> reporter: oakland police released this picture of a ford winstar mini van. detectives say the suspect vehicle looks similar to this one, turquoise in color, bu

the guy don't even know brother john. this is a random senseless shooting that should have never happened. if it hadn't been for brother john, they would have got shot. >> are you all right? >> yeah, i made it through. >> reporter: holloway says brother john has been bringing him food on the streets of east oakland for about a year, sometimes three days a week. >> he was a nice guy. him and his wife fixed the food at home and bring it out here to feed people. >> reporter: the shooting happened at 12:30 a.m. at 47th and san leandro. oakland police say the original report came into the chp when somebody flagged down an officer to report someone was show thed shot. >> we need witnesses to let us know if they saw anything unusual. a lot of times it's just that one tip, small or large, that ends up breaking the case open and we want to bring closure to this family. so we want people to come forward. >> reporter: back at the crime scene, tony wright heard the gunshots but didn't know it was brother john who had been hit. >> he

the gathering is tonight to remember brother john. >> reporter: in the nursery rhyme, john is asked, you sleeping, nothing here is a fairy tale. in fact, this makeshift memorial is a grim reminder of the murder of brother john. >> he lost his life giving and touching other lives, just to him as his spirit, it's amazing. >> reporter: on the unforgiving streets of oakland, 29-year-old terrace powell was brother john. just after midnight wednesday morning, powell, his wife and two young step daughters were sitting in the their van on 47th avenue offering a fish dinner through the window to william holloway when the night exploded. >> he turned his head, that's when the guy fired three shots. >> reporter: he was taken off life support wednesday night. his wife returns to the scene tonight. a scene too much to bare. >> i'm a little app hencive about coming out, even though he means a lot to our family, he also meant a lot to the community. >> reporter: powell's family says he had no enemies, a murder that's inexplicable, outrageous to the oakland police department. who have have suspect d

brother john had just finished a delivery meal late last night near 47th avenue. this was part of his regular delivery route, to make sure the less fortunate had something to eat. that's when someone opened fire on the van he was in. he was shot in the head. his wife grazed in the shoulder and 3-year-old daughter in the vehicle, she was hit in the arm. the latter two expected to be okay. we spoke with a man who was on the family's regular route, he had just gotten a meal. >> very torn up. i'm trying to understand the situation. it's not easy to understand. i'm not going to ever understand it. >> reporter: brother john was last known to be on life support after the shooting. we do have calls this morning in to highland hospital for an update on his condition. as soon as we hear we'll let you know. christie smith, "today in the bay." >> thank you. 4:33. a late night police chase that spanned several east bay freeways is over but not with the results that the police hoped for. the chase ended in central valley just before 11:00. the men are in custody but not the mur

her 29-year-old husband paris powell was known as brother john on the street.they were feeding some of the homeless in the area when they stopped. that is when someone in a van pulled up along the powell's van and opened fire. bullets struck paris, lolly, and one of their daughter's. lolly was shot in her left shoulder. her three-year-old daughter was shot in her left arm but the bullet went straight through. paris powell's brother-in-law is angry. >> a bunch of cowards. anyone can ride around and do a drive-by shooting. you guys took an innocent persons life. >> reporter: a vigil for lolly's husband of two years is scheduled for 8:00 tonight. the oakland police chief and city's mayor called the deadly shooting senseless. no arrests have been made. powell's family said the 29- year-old good sal mare tan had -- samaritan had no gang ties or criminal history. jade hernandez. >>> this morning a judge in marin county will decide if accused serial killer joseph naso should get public money for his defense. he hasn't been able to get to his bank accounts and can't fi

as his family passes out free family >> brother john suffered life-threatening injuries his wifeall child were also injured with non-life threatening injuries >> a major announcement is expected with the san francisco giants shares down has the details >> i insiders say carlos caltran this letter with the mets will be traded. is already have 15 home runs for the mat so far this season he is joining a team that has been struggling for runs. >> a lot of exciting news on this story >> thick fog out over the bay and you conceive the tower sticking up from underneath will be right back. adjusted official said the wheel egypt official has been charged with corruption the trial has been on hold and the trial will start on august the third of >> all eyes are on wall street and the impasse on washington. a big drop in durable goods today the dow jones industrial is up 16 points >> we will take of look of our seven day forecast and all our cameras are around the bay area closer to the bay we will keep those same temperatures for friday saturday and sunday look nice it is officially summer.

brother john was hit in the head and was last listed as being on life support. it makes no sense to those that he helped. >> i'm just trying to understand the situation. it's not easy to understand. i'm not going to ever understand it. >> reporter: a motive is unclear but they are looking at a number of scenarios, like mistaken identity or perhaps some sort of dispute that was going on. a $25,000 reward is offered for information leading to the shooter. christie smith, today in the bay. >> tragic his kids had to see it too. a woman accused of busting into a san jose home and trying to grab a girl from her mother will be in court. 26-year-old myra flores will be arraigned. police say the girl was playing with her sister in the front of their home on july 18, when flores walked by and tried to coach the child away with candy. the two ran in and flores allegedly followed trying to pull the girl from her mother. the mother called 911. >> two people face charges after police put on riot dear. l.a. police had to shut down the streets after several hundred people began

her 29-year-old husband paris powell was known as brother john. powell, lollly and their two children were serving food to the homeless. paris, lollly, and one of their daughter's was hit. lolly was shot in her left shoulder. the bullet went through singing her hair. four months pregnant she says she is still in shock. >> i keep wracking my brain who could do this and why? i want the person to be caught. i want him to be caught. i mean, he didn't deserve it. >> reporter: a vigil for lolly's husband of two years is schedule tonight. the oakland police chief and city's major called this deadly shooting senseless. powell's family said he did not have any ties to gangs or a criminal past. reporting live in oakland jade hernandez. >>> today prosecutors are expected to release critical new evidence in a mysterious cold case in the south bay. janeen harms disappeared ten years ago this week. she is presumed dead but her body has not be found. charges of the main suspect was dropped in 2007. harms brother shot and killed nesmaey and killed himself this pa

there is a $25,000 reward for information leading to "brother john" killing. >>> the man once called the primary suspect in the vicious beating of the giant fan wants the public to know what he went through. ramirez issued a statement through his attorney today. >> he is stating that more than -- "more than anything i am upset -- not for myself, but the grief scpem bears meant my friends, family and loved ones have been put through." >> ramirez was arrested on suspicion of berating bryan stow at dodger stadium in march. he was never charged in the case, but he has been held on a parole violation. ramirez was exonerating in the stowe beating. his attorneys are asking for his release. night man who gained fame after being fired as the macy's santa claus. he was found in his room where he lived. police say his death does not appear suspicious. he was fired from his long-time santa job at macy's union square after an adult sat on his lap and he told a naughty joke. after being fired he was hired by rusty's bar and o's dool's. >> he worked from 5 in the morning until 10 p.m. until the las

. >> the oakland police say that the man known as brother john suffered life- threatening injuries and his wife saloons were non-life threatening and the two children or an armed-- unharmed. >> we have learned that the pastor's son was also struck by a bullet what he was sitting in the family's van but he is expected to be ok. new details this evening, the brother of a man killed in a bay view officer involved shooting has been arrested in connection with a murder in seattle. police said that andrea is a suspect in the beating death of a 50 year-old man, he is the older brother of kenneth harding who died after being shot while running from san francisco police earlier this month in the bayview district. andre is being held without bail in king county. the two men are rested with the connection of a shooting of an 11 year- old girl. they will not be charged today the san francisco district attorney's office says that there is not enough evidence to charge lazarus' thomas of daly city or shannon mitchell. and a 11 year-old girl was struck by a stray bullet and taken to hospital with lif

the victim known by locals as "brother john" was with his wife and two young daughters. it was after midnight and they were handing out home cooked meals to homeless people when somebody fired into their van. >> he stopped and he backed up. got out and then three shots. i duck and then two more shots. >> they were just trying to do a good deed and feed people less fortunate than they were. >> 29-year-old brother john was hit in the head and clinging to life. his wife was grazed by a bullet and one of his daughters was shot in the arm. they will be okay. a witness says the shooter was alone in an older model turquoise astro van. there is a $25,000 reward for an arrest in this case. >>> air quality officials are still conducting tests, but it looks like there is no long-term environmental damage from the fire at a plastics plant in fairfield. the fire yesterday sent a huge plume of smoke into the air. people in nearby neighborhoods were told to stay inside and keep the windows closed. preliminary results show there is nothing to worry about. the fire was started by workers

that is the killing of brother john, paris powell. he made a name for himself feeding the homeless in oakland. he was shot on 47th avenue this week. his pregnant wife and his young daughter wer -- were also hit. brother john was removed from life support on wednesday. the community has been reacting to this over the past 48 hours. anthony batts calls it an outrage. jean quan plans to meet with the family. show hopes this was a case of mistaken identity. -- she hopes this was a case of mistaken identity. no leads in the case. just one of many unsolved murders. there are dozens here in oakland and when you think about it that way, you can think about the fact that already a lot of murderers running around free in this city. coming up, we are going to hear a little more about how police have been trying to work smarter in the wake of budget cuts to try to round up any suspects. >> thank you. >>> it is a cold case in silicon valley. woman's body has never been found. sharon chin is at the prune yard in campbell to explain how some old mig

they say brother john nourished both their bodies and their souls. >> he is a man of god. he gives food. if he has time, he'll come over and give a prayer. he will say a prayer with the food. so i don't know why things like this happen to good people. >> reporter: now those touched by the family's generosity are praying brother john will pull through. holloway said after last night's shooting, he quietly ate the family's home cooked meal, knowing it may be the last one like it. >> the man died just to bring me that meal. let's hope he doesn't die. if he did, he died to bring me that meal. and i've got to respect that. >> reporter: now, police say the couple were members of an organization called the rise above foundation. that's an organization dedicated to helping the homeless and victim of domestic violence. we were unable to get in touch with any members, any other members of that group tonight. now investigators, of course, are doing their best to track down the person responsible. william holloway told us that the vehicle involved was a turquoise late model ford van.

we have calls in highland hospital where brother john was listed on life support.riends this is is hard to understand. >> he's a man of god. gives food f. he has time he'll pull over and give a prayer. even a prayer behind the food. so, i don't know why things like this happen to good people. >> reporter: police aren't really sure what the motive is here. this guy was just trying to do a good deed. i have calls in to the homicide department for an update. investigators are looking at a number of scenarios from maybe a mistaken identity or a execute. there is a $25,000 reward for information leading to the shooter. christie smith, today in the bay. >> the parolee wrongly accused of attacking bryan stow is asking to be released prom prison. his attorneys filed documents seeking immediate release of their client. they say the parole card caved in when it ordered ramirez to return to jail on a parole violation. police found a gun while searching for evidence connected to the stow beating. the lapd publicly exonerated ramirez by announcing two others had been arrested a

a 29-year-old known on the street as brother john was shot in his van on wednesday morning. and friends and family gathered where they remembered him as a giving person. just to support him, his spirit, it is amazing. >> his 3-year-old stepdaughter was grazed by a bullet and pregnant wife was shot in the shoulder. they are expected to be okay. there is a reward for any information leading to an arrest in the case. >>> more bay area headlines this morning, first it looked like a terrible murder now the defense says it was a terrible accident. last month the body of a man was found. he was killed and set on fire. authorities charged david diaz with murder. he claims that he died during a sexual encounter. diaz is being held on $5 million bail. >>> two men are in jail after a chase t started after officers tried to pull over a car with two men inside. they spoted a suspect. and at one point they say someone tossed a gun out of the window. >>> and a city may exit bankruptcy protection. as long as a judge accepts final arrangements with the city's largest creditor. and it declare

i ducked and then two more shots >> 29-year-old brother john is in critical condition. his wife was grazed by a bullet. one of the daughters was shot in the arm. a witness says the shooter was alone in an older model astro van. >>> today several law enforcement officers from eight bay area agencies will be among the first to graduate in some of the first crisis intervention team specialists. they report that 38 hour seminar is a crash course to provide skills in dealing with people who have a wide range of mental health problems. bart has been involved in two high profile shooting deaths in the last two years. deputies from alameda county sheriff's office as well as officers from the oakland, san leandro and bart police departments are also among the graduates. >> clorox is stepping up to help the oakland police department to help oakland's communication problems. they are donating $50,000 to buy new laptop computers for the city's police cars. these computers will help officers who have suffered repeatedly with embarrassing and dangerous failures of their radio systems

we want to start by thanking the john's brothers piano company -- the johns brothers piano company. we want to thank the d.c. piano company from berkeley for providing the piano for tonight's launch. [applause] last year, we got a fabulous grant to help make a really significant investment throughout the year, and we launched what is called the artery project. it is a pun for all the different ways that market street works for us. it is a major summer program for the city, and at the same time, we have been using the arts to reinvigorate and reconnect people with this fabulous commercial and civic thoroughfare, so the artery project launched this year. today's are in store fronts is part of that initiative -- art in storefronts is part of that initiative. i hope you all picked up one of these fabulous programs that were printed up today because it gives you a map. it also gives you coupons and identifies all of the artists participating in the artery project and the art in store front program, and i want to thank "the examiner" for printing this up and distributing it to the entire

ready sad. >> bill holloway says that many of the homeless in the area depend on charity from brother johnhis family passes out free meals on a regular basis. >> 8 without him, a lot of people will not be eating out here. >> they say that john suffered life-threatening injuries his wife and one of his small children who were also injured suffered non life-threatening injuries. >> new details and san francisco the brother of a man that was killed and officer involved shooting has been arrested in connection with a murder in seattle. police say that andre hardingl is the suspect. he is the brother of the young man who died after being shot at by police. now this is his picture san francisco police say that jonathan walker shot and killed a man back in january on kirkwood ave. one other person was injured in that shooting investigators also say that this suspect is wanted in connection with the two vallejo murders. he was arrested in oregon and is now awaiting extradition to san francisco. cellphone video capture a man being beaten. this is what police call a hate crime they're working to ide

brother john was killed early in the morning while feeding the homeless with his family. his pregnant wife and one of two children were wounded. there is a $25,000 reward for information leading to brother john's killer. >> the man once called the primary suspect in the vicious beating of a giants fan wants to know the public know what he went through. giovanni ramirez issued a statement through his attorney. >> he is stating i am upset not for myself but the grief and embarrassment that my friend, family and loved ones have been put through. >> ramirez was ready on suspicion of beating bryan stow but never charged in the case but he is being held on a parole violation. he was exonerated earlier this month when other suspects were arrested. his attorneys are now asking for his release. >> the man who gained fame after being fired as macy's santa claus has died. 69-year-old john toomey was found yesterday in his hotel room at the residential hotel where he lived. police say the death is not suspicious. he was fired from his long time santa job after an adult who sat on his

the victim known by locals as brother john was on 47th avenue with his wife and two young daughters. it was after midnight. they were handing out home cooked meals to homeless people. someone for some reason fired into their van. >> he stopped and backed up. then, all of a sudden three shots. and i ducked, then, two more shots. >> they were trying to do a good deed, feeding people that were less fortunate. >> 29-year-old brother john was hit in the head and now is in critical condition. his wife was grazed by a bullet and one of his daughters, shot in the arm. police have not determined a motive for this shooting. >> and a rally tonight in hayward for missing nursing student michelle leechl her family hangs on to hope she'll come home. lee disappeared two months ago, last seen at kaiser hospital in hayward. wayne freedman is live tonight where the rally is just getting underway. wayne? >> friends and family were not going let this two-month anniversary pass without notice that. is why they're here tonight. as you said it was here in hayward the last time anyone saw michelle lee alive

he was known as brother john was shot in the head when somebody opened fire on him and his family. his wife and children were also wounded. there is a memorial where the shooting took playing hand there is a $25,000 reward leading to a suspect. >>> public records show alameda city officials were warned a water rescue program was necessary for public safety as firefighters watched from the shore on memorial day. our media partner oakland tribune, the fire fighting leader in february 2009. he warned that water rescue calls occurred several times a year so the decision to cut the program violated the contract because it changed working conditions. those records were released as alameda investigates the drowning death of raymond zach on memorial day. firefighters would not go into the water to help because they were not certified to do so. >>. >>> weekend hearing that could end the two-year prison. to two people jailed in iran. >> >>> families of two gruaz from berkeley imprisoned in iran are hoping that a court hearing will end their ordeal. they are due in court on sunday what irania

represents the 100 passes in oakland, an organization that is speaking out about the murder of brother johnf the brother stand in solidarity together to condemn this a violent act, it was senseless, it was an act of a power to do this type of thing particularly for someone that is giving passion and mercy on the good samaritan we are from all denominations, pentecostal, baptist, mormon, presbyterians, i can name them all but there are a lot of the nominations and we represent the city of oakland, we are a strong coalition of churches made up all different denominations and we certainly stand with this family and our prayers are with them, our thoughts are with them, we want to strengthen them and be there for them. >> in oakland hazzig manyud with kron4 news. >> there is a memorial planned to honor parents how will tonight. join us tonight at 8:00 p.m. we will take you there live. >> temperatures were cooler tonight, '60s close to the coastline 80's for the inland valley a little relief from the heat inland. down in the south bay nice and comfortable and here's what you can expect this week

he was known as brother john was shot in the head when somebody opened fire on him and his family. his wife and children were also wounded. there is a memorial where the shooting took playing hand there is a $25,000 reward leading to a suspect. >>> public records show alameda city officials were warned a water rescue program was necessary for public safety as firefighters watched from the shore on memorial day. our media partner oakland tribune, the fire fighting leader in february 2009. he warned that water rescue calls occurred several times a year so the decision to cut the program violated the contract because it changed working conditions. those records were released as alameda investigates the drowning death of raymond zach on memorial day. firefighters would not go into the water to help because they were not certified to do so. >>. >>> weekend hearing that could end the two-year prison. to two people jailed in iran. >>údúdúdúdúdúdúdúdúdúdúdúdúdúdúú you can see >> closed captioning brought to you by mancini sleepworld. >>> families of two gruaz from berkeley imprisoned in ir

there's a $25,000 reward for information leading to brother john's killer. >>> the man once called the primary suspect in the brutal beating of a giants fan wants the public to know what he went through. he issued a statement through his attorney yesterday. >> he is stating that more than anything i'm upset not for myself, but for the grief and embarrassment that my friends, family and loved ones have been put through. >> ramirez was arrested on suspicion of beating brian stow at dodger stadium back in march. he was never charged in that case but he's being held on a parole violation. ramirez was exonerated earlier this month. there are now other suspects. his attorneys are now asking for his release. >> the man who gained fame after being fired at macy's santa claus died. >> the 69-year-old man was found yesterday in the room at the residential hotel where he lived. police say his death was not suspicious. he was fired from his long time santa job at macy's union square complained after an adult who sat on his lap said he told a naughty joke. almost immediately after his firing he was

i think that all certainly played into it. >> you are guilty. >> later in court, the victim's brother, john fury at the man who took his brother's life and robbed his children of their father. >> the defendant's decision to take the life of a human being with no regard for the effect that it may have on others is unimaginable. >> his daughter, stacey, who declined to speak to "dateline" faces no charges in the death of her former husband. it's a fact that doesn't sit well with paul dunsac's friend, michael durst. >> she's in florida at her family home with her children with a tidy reserve of money. she's in the winner's circle. >> yes. it's sad, isn't it? it's sad that after all of this it worked out with such a nice, neat bow for her. >> the judge had little sympathy for edward ates. he sentenced him to life without parole, likely a death sentence for the 65-year-old grandfather who the jury believed lay in wait and then fired at least seven times. not too old or too sick to hate. >> and you can find more information about this case on our website at dateline.msnbc.com. i'm ann curry. for

this man, no one as brother john, was killed early wednesday morning on 7th avenue while feeding the homeless with his family. his bresnan wife and one of the two children with them was wounded there. is a $25,000 reward for information lead to go brother john's killer. >>> the man ones called the primary suspect in the vicious beating of a giants fan wants the public to know what he went through. gee von any ramirez issued a statement through his attorney yesterday. >> he is stating that more than anything i'm upset not for myself, but for the grief and embarrassment that my friends, family and loved ones have been put through. >> as you know, ramirez was arrested on suspicion of beating brian stow at dodger stadium back in march. he was never charged in that case but he's being held on a parole violation. ramirez was exonerated earlier this month. his attorneys are now asking for his release. >> the man who gained game after being fired at macy's santa clause died. he was found in his room at the residential hotel where he lived. police say his death was not suspicious. he was fire

hope they clean and a growing up in it is very sad >> a lot of people depend on the charity of brother john now allow people will not be eating out here. his wife and one of his small children suffered not life threatening injuries >> police say andrea harding is at a suspect in the beating he is the older brother of can of harding that was shot by an police. his brother is being held without bail hot carried >> democrats are saying they will vote down that the republican proposal and the republicans said they will never except the democratic plan so where does that leave us. now officials have hit all all-time low >> it is gone to a point it is getting scary but it is >> it was talking about the debt and he was also could be talking about the latest poll never before has congress been held in such contempt by the public >> 61 percent say they're doing a bad job 6 percent said they are doing a job >> we have this horrible, and then you're and let the debt ceiling caved in what are they thinking >> we're going to have a serious depression and that is scary >> on every occasion dozens of repu

brother john's wife was grazed by a bullet. she is going to be okay. their two children were in the car, they were not hurt. but there is a $25,000 reward for an arrest. >>> in other bay area headlines, in fairfield the air quality is now back to normal after tuesday's plastics plant fire. solano county's environmental health office is testing air samples. but officials say the type of flash burned was no worse for the environment than a wildfire. they are also checking to see if there is any water contamination in the area. >>> and today a final hearing will be held to determine if a ban on male circumcision can make san francisco's november ballot. petition signatures or not, a judge ruled yesterday that under state law local jurisdictions have no right to regulate the healthcare professionals. the proposed measure would make the procedure a misdemeanor. >>> time now 5:12. they survived months under water without any food. coming up a fish tale of survival. >> and the plea for help in the bay area. the search for the second biggest fish in the sea. t

marie howe is a new yorker best known for her book what the living do, poems she wrote after her brother john died of aids. marie howe, who said, "john's living and dying changed my aesthetic entirely." >> the gate. i had no idea that the gate i would step through to finally enter this world would be the space my brother's body made. he was a little taller than me: a young man but grown, himself by then, done at twenty-eight, having folded every sheet, rinsed every glass he would ever rinse under the cold and running water. this is what you have been waiting for, he used to say to me. and i'd say, what? and he'd say, this -- holding up my cheese and mustard sandwich. and i would say, what? and he would say, this, sort of looking around.

he is known as brother john and he had just given a homeless man a hot meal when someone in a van shothis wife was grazed by a bullet. she will be okay. their children in the car were in the hurt. >>> a ban on male circumscion probably won't make the ballot in move. the proposed ballot measure would have made the procedure a crime which is punishable by a fine and jail time. a final hearing is tomorrow. >> an animal shelter that just moved its operation into a new building could soon move out. money troubles forcing staffers to turn away animals. >> reporter: offer the past 25 years, it's saved thousands of animals from certain death. now the valley hue mean society needs to do the same for itself. >> we are in trouble. >> reporter: it's on its first day of a month long fundraiser, collect $125,000 in 30 days. it'll buy them time to regroup and get a long term plan. >> how did it get here? the shelter runs almost entirely on donations. blast year donations were down 25%. this year they are down 31%. all this while the cost of pet food and supplies have been going up. since 1987, valley

. >> well, family and friends will hold a vigil tonight for the good samaritan known as brother john. paris powell was shot early wednesday morning while serving food to the homeless in east oakland. he later died of his injuries, his wife was injured in that same attack and last night she showed us the badge from the gunshot wound, threat bullet is still lodged in her upper arm but she says her emotional pain is far greater than her physical pain. >> i keep wracking my brain who could do this and why, i want the person to be caught, i want them to be caught. i mean i mean, he didn't deserve it. >> the couple's daughter was also hit but not seriously hurt. >>> they have arrested twomore suspects in the stabbing of a suspected gang member. they took cortez into custody now they have arrest two more. >>> a citizens commission proved a new district based on last year's census. the 14 member citizens redistricting commission unveiled its first draft last month. a ballot measure set up the commission to take the process out of the hands of the legislation. because of demographic shifts the

samaritans that was shot and killed earlier this week parris john paul posner better known as brother johne was handing out food to the homeless when he and his wife and children were shot >> i open my eyes and saw all the blood on the window and i saw my husband there was the bullet in his head the three-year-old got shot in her arm and came on her back and did she was still asleep. i had pain in my arm and there was no hole in my sweater i reached in to my shirt and discovered i was shot in the arm the bullet is still there-i was praying and pray and then i heard the band go alway by as the children if they were all right there were all excited i told them to be quiet i was shaking my husband he was breathing i thought he was ok. he was my best friend he was the only friend i had >> no suspects have been arrested >> more than a thousand people are expected to pay their respects at to a marin county sheriff's deputy this service starts at 11 icam catamaran at a veterans auditorium. delays are expected because of it processional highway 11 may have severe backups and no parking is permitte

. >> brother john's wife was also hit they were told she was going to be okay. the two kids were in the car. oakland police, well they're asking anybody with information please give them a call. >> two men and a teenager jumped into action when seeing their neighbor's house on fire. they spotted smoke coming from the house in martinez yesterday afternoon after hearing screams for help and finding the front door locked, they threw a big rock through a window to get inside and then they rescued the map. >> i went inside and i got -- and i cut my hands and then we just started going back at it. >> i'm going to go straight in one more time. and i went straight in and he was out there. i just grabbed his foot and dragged him out. >> i did this to save the life. >> the homeowner is in stable condition at the hospital. firefighters think he fell asleep while smoking and the cigarette sparked that fire. >>> a ban on mail circumcision probably won't make the november ballot. a judge ruled today that under state law local jurisdictions have no right to regulate health car

tonight at east oakland street corner where a 29-year-old paris powell known on the streets as brother john was shot in the head this week. his wife and daughter also wounded. crime stoppers is offering a $25,000 reward in this case f you have information, please contact the oakland police department. >> and public records show alameda city officials were warned about dangers of not having a water rescue program. our media partner obtained a notice filed by a union leader in february of 2009 and that is more than two years before a man drowned as firefighters watched from the shore. it warned water rescue calls occurred several times per year and said the city's decision to cut the rescue program in 2008 actually violated the fire fighter contract and said they couldn't go into the water because they were not properly trained for water rescue autos and the california public utilities commission is doing some forensic engineering to try to figure out what caused a deadly explosion that natural gas pipeline in san bruno. today, cruise finished digging up a section sex from the pipeline that e

officers say the man known as brother john passed away this morning. he had just given a homeless man a hot meal wednesday night when someone drove by and just opened fire. a bullet grazed his pregnant wife. she is expected to survive. their two other children were not injured. there is now a $25,000 reward for an arrest in the case. >>> a night swim turns into a terrifying ordeal in a matter of minutes. a 6-year-old girl and her father end up at the bottom of a pool in san jose. kristy seifkin tells us how two quick-thinking good samaritans helped save their lives. >>> reporter: regency park down house residents knew something was wrong when they heard screaming from the pool area on wednesday night. a father and his 6-year-old daughter had been playing in the pool when mom looked over from the spa and couldn't see them. she and friends ran over to the pool and discovered her husband and daughter on the pool floor. >> she was in totally panic mode. she didn't know what to do. a, she is not a resident of this place and then she was literally screaming