officers get out of their vehicles and open fire. >> that gunman, now identified as 38-year-old frederick miller, wasn't alone. his three-year-old daughter was also in the car. she was fatally shot and stabbed by miller. >> i shed a tear for the little girl. she's just three. >> miller was killed in the gunfire. his daughter was transported, but died at the hospital. >> someone had evidently wrapped her neck up in some some -- sort of dressing. >> all this sparked off, police say, when miller went to this for washington house around 1:00 saturday afternoon, shot the girl's eternal grandmother and great-grandmother and fled with the three-year-old. >> i heard the shots, and then i saw the guy running out with a little girl. >> police say the girl's mother was not at home and is unharmed. neighbors say there were warning signs that miller was troubled. >> he used to come over and vandalize the mother of his child's vehicles, and sometimes would vandalize the house as well. >> and there was more. court records show there was a long-standing custody dispute between miller and his estranged wife invo

while officers were flooding to the scene they saw a car being driven by the suspect frederick miller during the pursuit one wheel of miller's car fell off. there was an exchange of shots when police say miller got out and brandished a pistol. miller was killed in a second round of gunfire after driving a short distancein the disabled car. that's when officers found the little girl who police say had been stabbed and shot by her own father. what's not clear is exactly how and when miller allegedly killed his own daughter. police have released the names of five prince george's county police officers and one state trooper who were involved in this pursuit and shooting all around routine administrative leave while an investigation continues to unfold. the child's mother in all of this, she was not hurt and were unaware of where her whereabouts were when all of this was happening. reporting live in temple hill, scott broom, wusa9. >> scott broom, thank you. >>> in that community where a tragic series of events began, neighbors are mourning the life of a young girl and some are still haunt

police identified that man as 38-year-old frederick miller. he lived in landover and had a history of domestic problems including a custody battle with the child's mother. police say miller shot and wounded the little girl's great-grandmother and grandfather. that happened at their home on farmer place in ft. washington saturday afternoon. then he took off with his daughter. police chased him here to branch avenue in temple hills a few miles away. that's where there were two exchanges of gunfire with police. six officers fired their weapons. but an autopsy revealed that the 3-year-old suffered wounds at the hands of her own father. an exact cause of death still has not been released. >> oh, i was absolutely shocked. i was shocked. i was mortified. >> reporter: back at the home on farmer place, news4 has learned that miller had virtually terrorized the family here and neighbors knew about it. >> he used to come over and vandalize the mother of his child's vehicle an sometimes would vandalize the house as well. >> reporter: the family took measur

the father, frederick miller, kills his own daughter before he is killed himself.he little girl is the 13th victim to lose her life to domestic violence in the county so far this year. and the state's attorney, angela alsobrooks, and the council chair, they are all saying that people need to stop, speak up, not to be ashamed, and gets involved. >> literally could not be any more grief-stricken than we are about the violence that has engulfed our families in this county. >> so as men, we must do better in our community. we have no choice but to do better. this is a question of conscience. the county government can't be in every household. the police can't be on every corner. the state attorney can't be in every neighborhood. this is about our families and our men taking responsibility for this issue. >> reporter: and there is a number that you can call -- 211. if you or someone you know is in a situation of domestic violence and needs help, you can remain anonymous and just call that number. again, 211, get help. but a very serious issue here in prince george's coun

the violent chain of events started when police say frederick miller shot his daughter's grandparents in ft. washington yesterday and then died in a shootout on branch avenue in temple hills. miller's daughter later died at the hospital. ashley coleman is live at police headquarters with what else we're learning about this case. ashley? >> ken, as police here continue the investigation, tonight we're learning more information about what was going on in the suspect's personal life that may have led up to all of this iolence. the video captured the sound of gunshot after gunshot -- >> it's a shootout -- >> a violent and deadly exchange saturday afternoon between prince george's county police and 38-year-old frederick roy miller, now riddled with bullets. miller's 3-year-old daughter also in the car. on sunday we learned through an initial report through the officer of the chief medical examiner it appears miller stabbed and shot his daughter -- >> the fact it was at the hands most father is the disturbing part for me. >> police say the shootout began after miller wounded his daughter's

investigators say 38-year-old frederick miller came to the home on farmgers place just before 1:00 on saturday afternoon. he shot his daughter's maternal grandfather and great grandmother and took off with the 3-year-old girl. there was a chase and exchange of gun fire with police. miller was killed. and then when they looked inside the car, that's when they found the little girl. police say that miller had stabbed and shot his daughter. she was pronounced dead at an area hospital. according to court documents, miller had been involved in and ongoing custody dispute involving the child. megan mcgrath, news 4. back to you. >>> it is a big day in the bob mcdonnell corruption trial. soon we'll see the former governor himself on the stand. they face 14 counts of corruption. accused of trading political influence for thousands of dollars in gifts. the trial could come down to whether the jury believes mctdoe he wi mcdonnell or jonnie williams. >>> today is eric con toreantor official day on the job. you might remember cantor was unseatsed by tea party backed challenger da er david brat bac

this is 3-year-old layla and her father frederick miller just 15 minutes before t according to the facebook page of layla's aunt. chased by officers miller would use a folding knife and a .38 special revolver to take his daughter's life authorities said monday. police chief mark magaw. >> it was heartwrenching. as a father i don't know how you deal with the emotional -- the physical pain of losing a 3- year-old. so i'd like to ask the community to please keep them police officers and body when they approached the bullet riddled car after a shootout that killed miller. the medical examiner determined it was miller, not an officer's bullet that, killed layla. >> it was a sense of relief for all the officers. >> reporter: authorities say the tragedy began shortly before 1 p.m. saturday at the girl's house in temple hills where police say miller shot layla's great grandmother and grandfather. a neighborhood security camera captured the 38-year-old leaving with layla. shortly after he drove away police found the car and gave chase. miller fired at officers and tried to get away on three tires be

frederick miller shot and stabbed his 3-year-old daughter over the weekend. it is believed he shot the child's grandfather and great grandmother. miller died in a shootout with police. today, community leaders rallied in the neighborhood where it started. demanding an end to domestic violence. >> this is not an issue that the criminal justice system can resolve. no matter how much protection we offer for the victims until we fix our families, the violence will persist. >> as a father i can only imagine the pain one must feel with the loss of a son or daughter. it is imperative we bond together and protect our children from this kind of violence. >> tonight a gas station was the site of a somber ceremony. in tribute to raj kumar, the station clerk murdered there nearly two weeks ago. police are trying to find the masked men who opened fire on kumar. it happened in maryland. that guy then raided the cash register. the fbi and police are offering a $27,000 reward for information that leads to arrest and indictment. >> the clock is ticking. gay and lesbian couple

this family did what it could to protect itself from frederick miller, but it wasn't enough. anet is a neighbor. >> from what i understand, he used to come over and vandalize the mother of his child's vehicle and sometimes would vandalize the house as well. >> reporter: police say miller shot and critically wounded his 3-year-old daughter's maternal great grandmother and grandfather here saturday afternoon. then he took off with his little girl. they would both end up dead within hours. >> i was absolutely shocked. i was shocked. i was mortified. >> reporter: miller was killed in his car during a gun battle with police on branch avenue in temple hills after abducting his daughter. police say he had shot and stabbed his little girl. online court information shows miller had been involved in a fight over custody. he was charged with malicious destruction of property. in all of those cases, he was found not guilty. the little girl is the 13th victim to die in a domestic-related killing in this county so far this year. >> sometimes they can't speak out because they're afraid to l

. >>> frederick miller went to the home of the two people watching the little girl, he then took off daughter. >>> look at this, officials say six to ten people were barbecuing on the second floor of the deck when an outdoor landing separated from an apartment building. a 12-year-old's leg was stuck under a concrete slab. >> there were heroes here at the complex who were able to muster up brute strength and lift that piece that fell off of the leg of one of the victims. >> that victim, a 12-year-old boy has a broken leg. five other people were hurt. the cause of the collapse is still being investigated. >> still no date for robin williams funeral. we do know a church plans to protest at it. the kansas-based church is known for hate-filled protests. williams played a gay man in the movie bird cage, you'll remember. a memorial service is expected to be small and private. >>> the new owner the los angeles clippers will meet the fans today. the sale of that nba team to former microsoft ceo steve ballmer was completed last week. of course, the former owner, donald sterling, being forced t

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killed in the shootout yesterday took his own daughter's life. 3-year-old raymond miller's body was found in frederick roy miller yesterday before engaging in a shootout with police. >> manassas neighbors found 26-year-old man's body wrapped in a carpet near a dumpster yesterday morning. his name has not been released. so far police have not released any details on a possible suspect. >> the defense is now making its case in the corruption trial of former virginia guv norbob mcdonnell and his wife -- former governor bob mcdonnell and his wife maureen. jeff goldberg is live in richmond with more this evening. hello, jeff. >> good evening, leon. this afternoon we heard from three former cabinet secretaries that testified that governor mcdonnell never requested any state funding on behalf of jonnie williams or star scientific. one of those secretaries knows bob mcdonnell very well. started working for him in the late '90's and today painted a picture of a strong governor and unstable first lady. >> leaving court janet kelly kept her remarks short and to the point. >> i was happy to testify on behalf of t

this was near where police sale frederick roy miller started his -- say frederick roy miller started his domestic violence weekend rampage. we heard all about that in the stories ahead of you. it's just awful. >> it really is. it's a sad story scott broom just reported, just one of so many stories. you may hear about miller and think it's an isolated incident. how could anyone, much less a public official -- what could anyone, much less a public official have done, to help someone in so much pain that he killed his baby? leaders say including angela alsobrooks and pastors and reverends say it is incumbent on you and me to act and that could save a life. call 211. operators can get you the help you need confidentially. if you're in imminent danger, call 911 immediately. many churches also have counseling and you don't need to be religious or even a member. another thing. get the word out they say. take part in the maryland crime victims fun run october 18th and also alsobrooks said the county will hold a family unity summit in december helping with lots of issues including mental heal

police say layla miller was a passengers in the car with her led authorities on a police chase. he's identified as 38-year-old frederickroy miller. he also shot layla's maternal great grandmother and grandfather before the chase. they remained hospitalized in critical condition. >>> faith leaders in prince george's county -- and prince george's county officials gather dad to call for family unity and an end to domestic violence. the rally was led by the state's attorney general. a summit will focus on issues that can lead to family violence such as economics, infidelity, and mental health. >> the issue is not a law enforcement issue. this is a family and chiewnty issue. -- community issue. we will seek solutions that address the weaknesses of our families and address some of the pain that exists in our families, and we will do so in collaboration with our community. >> despite an almost 40% reduction in homicides over the last three years, domesticated related homicides have not declined. after experiencing nine last year, domestic related homicides currently stand at 13 this year in prince george's county. >>> if you'

chief mark magaw revealed compelling evidence, details despite the gunbattle between suspect frederick roy miller with his little girl in the car it was, in fact, gunshots and a slashing by miller on his daughter that caused her death. posted to facebook by miller's sister a selfie the sister claims is miller and his daughter in the minutes before a car chase and shootout with police that ended in tragedy on branch avenue saturday afternoon. this. >> this man sh two family members and then killed his 3- year-old daughter. >> reporter: today prince george's county police chief mark magaw said despite all the police gunfire evidence proves that layla was first stabbed by her father a folding knife recovered from his car, then shot with a 38 special pistol in the head at point blank range. it was a close close contact wound gunshot. 3 to 6 inches from the gun was 3 to 6 inches away from layla when it went off. there were no officers anywhere. the medical examiner with these findings there no one else who could have killed this baby girl. >>> police have confirmed the victim is shawntell lewis in the

learned the man at the center of this deadly explosion of family violence was 38-year-old frederick roy miller, a disabled ex-marine according to a neighbor who had been embroiled for years in a custody battle over his 3-year- old daughter. the final gunbattle was here on branch avenue saturday. miller killed and his toddler daughter also dying after being pulled gravely wounded from miller's car. today prince george's county police reported the maryland medical examiner's preliminary findings are that the girl was shot and stabbed by her own father. >> we're pretty shaken up. >> reporter: a witness who did not want to appear on video today wusa9 stephanie ramirez today the final gunfight was shocking. >> they proceeded to shoot the suspect maybe 30, 40 times. >> reporter: police say they also fired at miller a short distance away when he brandished a pistol after stopping his car after losing a wheel during the pursuit, but he got back in and attempted to drive away. the fatal chase started after a report of shooting at this house on farmers place and temple hills where the toddler was living

chief mark magaw revealed compelling evidence, details despite the gunbattle between suspect frederick roy miller with his little girl in the car it was, in fact, gunshots and a slashing by miller on his daughter that caused her death. posted to facebook by miller's sister a selfie the sister claims is miller and his daughter in the minutes before a car chase and shootout with police that ended in tragedy on branch avenue saturday afternoon. this. >> this man shmily members and then killed his 3- year-old daughter. >> reporter: today prince george's county police chief mark magaw said despite all the police gunfire evidence proves that layla was first stabbed by her father a folding knife recovered from his car, then shot with a

miller. police say she was a passenger in the car with her father as he led police on a car chase and engaged them in a gun battle. frederick roy miller also shot the great grandmother and grandfather. now the prince george's county community is left in shock and in mourning. >> i can't even attempt, even imagine the devastation of the parents and. the family members. >> the maternal grandfather and great grandmother were both taken to the hospital where they are in critical condition. >>> in national news this morning, texas governor rick perry spoke publicly this weekend just days after he was indicted for alleged abuse of power. perry said the indictment itself is an abuse of power. the governor is accused of with holding millions of dollars from the office of the democratic district attorney. governor perry claims he vetoed the funding because it was an improper use of state money. he said he would do it again. >>> federal health officials are closely monitoring a mosquito borne virus called chikungunya. >> a new vaccine to prevent the spread of the virus is showing promise. dr. anthony fauci of the national institute o

the father 38-year-old frederick roy miller was killed in the police shootout and today police chief magaw provided new details he said are proof the little girl was killed by her father, not police bullets. >> this man shot two family members and killed his 3-year- old daughter. >> miller was a disabled former marine embroiled in a long custody dispute over his daughter. police say he shot and wounded two of the girl's grandparents and he said the evidence is that the proximity of the gun to her head is what they believe ties the father to the shooting of the daughter. >>> demanding and difficult were just some of the words used to describe former virginia first lady maureen mcdonnell. >> some of them perhaps learning more about her than they expected in the trial. she and the former governor are on trial accused of taking thousands of dollars in cash and gifts from businessman jonnie williams. peggy fox is live in richmond with more on what went down in court today. what's up next? >> reporter: the defense started today, but we did not see those usual smiles from the former governo