today's vigil for gutzwiller was held at 2:28 this afternoon, gutzwiller's official end of watch. j.r. stone was at the vigil and has more on how the deputy's being remembered. >> i will never forget him. i will always feel pain. >> reporter: santa cruz sheriff remembering his certainly damon guts willer, the deputy who investigators say was ambushed, gunned down and killed on saturday. >> he was a good father, good husband, a good friend to me and many at this office. >> when you look at his picture you see everything you need to know. warm eyes. a kind smile. he was a very gentle man. >> reporter: hundreds showed up outside the santa cruz county sheriff's office on sunday to remember gutzwiller, who in addition to being a deputy was both a father and a husband. sxl t >> the beautiful woman he leaves behind, bobby wanted me to tell you, damon, you were the heart of our little family and we love you. >> reporter: some hugged and others held signs as they reme w with people the sheriff says in gutzwiller's 14 years with the office there wasn't one citizen complaint about him. those

we learned more about the suspect of the shooting of deputy gutzwiller. his name is steven carrillo. our dan noyes, our i-team dan noyes has more on that. dan? >> eric, this investigation is very active on several fronts, including across the country. i have confirmed that 32-year-old steven a carrillo is an active duty military policeman at travis air force base in fairfield. he may have been involved in the shooting may 29th that killed a security officer at the oakland federal building. a white van was involved in both incidents. they are researching his cell phone tower pings and the atf is actively involved. they have recovered a spent bullet casing at the scene in ben lomond. i've been speaking to steven carrillo's friends and former colleagues, former airmen. at police excessive force. you can see that on the social media. i'll have that part of the story coming up on abc7 news at 6:00. >> dan, we appreciate that report. >>> back to vallejo where thousands marching in solidarity with black lives matter led by church leaders calling for police refor

sergeant gutzwiller will be laid to rest here in santa cruz county today. he is the fourth santa cruz county deputy sheriff to be killed in the line of duty. len ramirez, kpix5. >>> camp fire victims and their loved ones sharing harrowing stories in the sentencing period of pg&e. they urged the judge to give the maximum penalty for sparking the state's deadliest wild fire. one woman said her mother-in- law died in her car trying to escape the flames. >> there needs to be clarity in this process to implement change to make sure these catastrophes don't happen again. without it, my mother and the 83 other victims of the camp fire died for nothing. >> yesterday, pg&e pleaded guilty to 84 counts of involuntary manslaughter for sparking the campfire with faulty equipment. the sentencing hearing was continued until tomorrow. >>> as we find ourselves back in red flag territory, pg&e is closing in on a solution for power shut-offs. at least here in one community. how it works, and what it will take to do this across more of california. >>> plus, warm weather is dra

damon gutzwiller died saturday during an investigation.auren martinez is live in santa cruz this morning. >> reporter: 38-year-old damon gutzwiller was killed and another deputy injured in what authorities are calling an ambush is building behind me for sergeant gutzwiller. there are flowers and candles, signs saying thank you for keeping us safe, we stand with of t cz county sheriff's office to remember gutzwiller who in addition to being a deputy was both a father and a husband. the sheriff says in gutzwiller's 14 years with the office, there wasn't one citizen complaint about him. >> what will you remember about damon? >> his smile. he has the best smile. you can see it. he was always many. >> you will remember him as a special person then. >> yeah. we'll it a care of his kids and his wife. we'll be there. his wife. we'll be there. >> reporter: the suspect is steven carrillo, he ambushed the officers killing sergeant gutzwiller. there will be a a press conferee here at 2:00 this afternoon for an update on this shooting. and as far as th

there is a procession and memorial service for sergeant gut willlzwiller gutzwiller. he was shot and killed while responding to the report of a suspicious van. julian glover is live in santa cruz with a look at what is expected today. >> reporter: good morning. we expect quite t her santa cz today to pay their respects to . the procession is expected to pass behind me on its way to cabrillo college. he was described as a good cop who wanted to help people and that is what he was doing whechbs ki when he was killed, he was responding to a support of suspicious vans in ben lomond and was ambushed. he was a 14 year veteran and he died at the hospital. another deputy, who was injured by goveunfire and hit by the vehicle is out of the hospital and back home recovering. the suspect, steven caillo, s force sergeant and charged with deputy gutzwiller's murder. he was a rraigned in yesterday. and he could be connected to an extremist movement that believes in a violent up rising or impending civil war. the service for gutzwiller starts at stadium on procession expectedt around

the service no gutzwiller starts at 10:00 this morning. the procession through the streets is expected to kick off in about an hour and we've seen a number of sheriff deputies beginning to line the route. sergeant gutzwiller leaves behind a pregnant wife and young child. you can only imagine how the family and this community is grieving as they continue to mouf mourn that loss. julian glover, abc 7 news. >> so 45eheartbreaking. >>> and new developments in a dispute over pride flags. the manager of itsarmers maas resigned after video showed a cookie vendor being harassed for handing out the flags. it happened last week. the city says that the association is no longer in charge of the event. dan floyd, owner of dan good cookiesa h received so much support that hemo the ci says the farmer's market won't operate tomorrow or sunday because it is searching for a new operator. >>> and facebook will now have the option to turn off political ads. the setting will roll out to all users in the u.s. over the next few week. facebook will also launch a

hundreds of people gathering to honor sergeant damon gutzwil wh the ultimate sacrifice. nbc bay area's robert handa was there as family, friends, and fellow deputies offered their tribute to the man say helped stop a rampage. >> reporter: the procession brought sergeant damon gutzwiller to cabrillo college, a return to his hometown and the school where he started volunteer work for the sheriff's department, the start of a 14-year career, a career that ended abruptly on june 6th during what investigators call an ambush and shootout with suspect stephen carillo, who was arrested and who the fbi claims is linked to an anti-police extremist group. sheriff jim hart tried to add perspective to sergeant gutzwiller's sacrifice. >> i want to thank you for stopping this rampage. >> reporter: friends and fellow officers tried to explain how much he meant to so many. >> some of us lost our best friend. some of us lost a fellow brother. bobby lost her soulmate. carter and baby gutzwiller lost the man that would have wanted to be the best daddy. >> reporter: a tearful wife bobbi thank

. >>> memorial services for sergeant damon gutzwiller , happening today. a ceremony will be held at cabrillo college, open to the public, and live streamed. now, at 7:45 this morning, a funeral procession begins in santa cruz. the ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. sergeant damon gutzwiller was a 14 year veteran deputy, killed in an ambush on june 6th in ben lomond. another service will be held for officer underwood, who lived in pinole. at 11:00 a.m., services will be held, friday, at pinole valley high school. >>> the oakland city council put off its decision on a number of reforms, until the next meeting. members discuss a resolution to stop using tear gas at protests during the pandemic. a councilmember is asking for colleagues to support a bill in congress to reform police training and policies. >> we don't expect there will be shifts in the american culture of policing. >> the department has already gone through several budget cuts and says it does not have enough resources on the streets as it is. >>> time is now 7:07. vallejo police chief outlined a pla

gutzwiller was shot. he died at the hospital. the alleged conmen , steven carrillo, and active-duty sergeant in the air force. arrested after carjacking and engaging with chp. the video shows officers driving the suspect to the ground. he gets up and is taken away in handcuffs. authorities say carrillo was shot during the arrest and was treated at the hospital. authorities are trying to determine if the white van is the same one seen speeding from the oakland federal building after security officer dave patrick underwood was shot and killed a may 29. back at the vigil, gutzwiller's colleagues described him as kind, caring and patient . >> when you look at his picture, you see everything you need to know. warm eyes, a kind smile. he was a very gentle man. format they say he was the officer you would want in case of an emergent fee. the officer they wanted to be like. >> the work did not go unnoticed. the world is a better place for it. >> two other officers were injured including a deputy that was shot or struck by shrapnel. he is

the victim, sergeant damon gutzwiller, 38 years old. nbc bay area's ian cull has the latest. >> reporter: tonight the grief is growing, not only here at the santa cruz county sheriff's department but through the community. >> i think this affects us all. everyone who lives here and anywhere actually. >> damon was a good man. he was a good police officer, and he was a friend that we all loved. >> reporter: sergeant damon gutzwiller was a father of a 2-year-old. his wife is pregnant and weeks away from giving birth to their second. the sheriff says in gutzwiller's 14 years, he didn't have one complaint, but many accommodations. he was ambushed in ben lomond saturday responding to a suspicious van. he had no idea it would be his last call. investigators say the suspect, steven carrillo, was on a hillside with heavy firearms and pipe bombs that he threw at the deputies. >> he was dangerous, and he's an angry man intent on bringing harm to police officers. >> reporter: one of the deputies was injured by shrapnel and hit as carrillo sped off

sergeant damon gutzwiller was then shot and killed. investigators say the creal then carjacked one driver and tried to carjack others in order to get away. there was one bend moment, business that caught korea on camera armed with a rifle. police say that he later confronted a homeowner and the sheriff says that that person's heroic efforts we're able to stop the suspect from doing any more damage. details about korea's military training emerged a day later the active duty air force sergeant was stationed at travis air force base and we also learned about the arsenal of alleged weapons that he possessed which authorities say included pipe bombs firearms bomb making equipment and a large amount of ammunition. and you can follow this developing investigation on our website kron 4 dot com. there you'll find more about the alleged cache of weapons that investigators discovered the suspects military background and training and how deputy gutzwiller is being remembered as a hero. again that's all on our website kron 4 dot com. a big story. w

gutzwiller was one of the deputies that responded to a call around 1:30 in the afternoon reporting a suspicious van parked in boulder creek. that car was said to have guns and bomb making materials inside. when authorities found the van outside a home in ben lomond, they were ambushed with gunfire and improvised explosives. >> another deputy was either shot or struck with shrapnel from the bomb, and then he was also struck by a car that the suspect drove out of the driveway. >> reporter: the suspect, steven carrillo, seen here, was arrested by multiple officers. he was said to be armed and shot during his arrest. other details remain unclear. witnesses in the area recounting how they helped restrain the suspect. >> i didn't really know what was going on. my daughter immediately went after the guy that was being tackled. >> reporter: as of now, there are no confirmed details of other suspects involved. lond r active through the night. and as the sheriff puts it, there will be lots of work to be done in the coming days. sources have confirmed to nbc bay area that carrillo does have a m

damon gutzwiller was killed, and one shot in the hand. while the investor mission continues, hundreds gathered at the sheriff's office, sunday afternoon, to mourn the loss of the sergeant. his pregnant wife and son stood next to the sheriff as he paid his respects to the family. >> i will never forget him. i will always feel pain, when i think about him. but i also remember all the good things about him too. >> again a news conference will be held at the santa cruz county sheriff's office today at 2:00 p.m., and we are expecting an update on this shooting. report live, sara zendehnam, ktvu fox2 news. >>> sara, thank you. time now, 7:05. today in houston, texas, thousands are expected to pay their respects to george floyd, where he grew up. a public viewing, will be held today ahead of tomorrow's private funeral. george floyd will be buried next to his mother in the suburb of houston. today, joe biden will meet privately with george floyd's family in houston. then he will record a video message for tomorrow's funeral. but he will not atten

>>we'll be honoring fallen officer sergeant damon gutzwiller his memorial service will be taking place this morning the cub real college an app toss kron four's will tran joins us live in santa cruz for more on the fallen officers percent procession that's supposed to start this hour right will. >>it will start in 45 minutes from now right next to the santa cruz boardwalk i'm actually at the first location the viewing area and there are many spots that you can pull over and get into the parking lot and stand next to the sidewalk or on the sidewalk to see the procession if you can't be there at the memorial service. now let me show you his picture he was shot back on june 6 the and 4 other police officers were in the ban lawman area when shots rang out unfortunately gutzwiller was the only one who was killed he leaves behind a family as well as a pregnant wife. they searched that area and they did manage to arrest his accused killer, here's his picture. his name is stephen i can tell you that he did belong to the air force and at one point he was stationed at travis air force base. acco

damon gutzwiller was the father to one little boy carter. the sheriff spoke of him highly, and also spoke of a commitment to his wife and family. >> and we grieve with his family. our whole community grieves with you. damon was truly one of a kind. he showed us what it means to be generous of spirit, of energy, and unflappable in the face of life's challenges. and i know thate the pain away from us all right an ambush on june 6th in ben lomond. federal investigators say the suspect steven carrillo are linked to an anti-government movement known to target police officers. when carrillo was taken down by a civilian, the sheriff said he was armed with a pistol, a rifle, and a bomb. federal authorities believe the duo also killed federal security offic officer david patrick you wouun. governor newsom was here earlie ceremony to happen because this is in covid-19 pandemic, they said that they were going to have to wait, but that the urgency was just too strong to honor a model deputy here in this community where he grew up and where he served and

from santa cruz sheriff's office after the massive turnout at the vigil last night for sergeant gutzwiller. it reads in part our hearts are heavy but your words, your prayers, your thoughts and support have been unmeasurable. police chief eddie garcia tweeting about the fallen sergeant. the sheriff's badge showing support for his office. >>> more peaceful protests across the nation and here in the bay area within the last 24 hours. hundreds of people from oakland to vallejo taking to the streets demanding justice but for people killed at the hands of police in recent days during protests as well as looting. >>> a san jose mayor sam liccardo is rejecting calls to defund police saying law enforcement needs reform not reduction. he made those comments ahead of a budget proposal set for today and during the nationwide movement in some places to defend police. they won't help us do it. it is wrong -- the wrong idea and the worst possible time and the budget release will reflect that. the mayor calls for a ban on the use of rubber bullets in crowds as well as a full review of san jose's use of f

gutzwiller. >> ♪ hundreds of people attended the service.he 14-year veteran of the force was killed in an ambush on june 6th. those who knew him best described his unshakable positivity and smile and memorialized him as a committed and compassionate deputy and father. expect i can only hope our children will grow up to be just like their father. kind, loving, compassionate, honest, hard-working and all- around wonderful people. >> he viewed his community as his family. if you saw how he was with his family and his friends you would've seen a man that is singularly devoted to making those around him feel special and feel loved and feel safe. >> the 38-year-old is survived by his wife and their two-year- old son carter, as well as the child, they are expecting this month. >>> 4:38 a.m. and wildfire season is increasing around the state. cal fire says five new fire started yesterday. and ktvu amber lee says many people who live in high risk areas are worrying about the threat of a wildfire. expect fireworks displays such as this one and oakland

the suspect accused of killing the guard shot and killed sergeant damon gutzwiller.e was 38 years old. he had been with the department 14 years working up to the ranks of sergeant. and he was remembered for his smile and being rock steady, patient, funny, and calm. >> there's a hole in our heart, and there's a hole that damon's memory will fill. reminding us of how he lived his life, how he served his community, and how he protected and loved his family. . >> reporter: and a look at the sergeant's wife there. she was sitting in the front row the whole time. she is pregnant and due to give birth later this month. and on her side, the couple's toddler son, carter. the department will continue to watch over their families. . two other deputies were injured in the attack on june 6th. one of them seriously. they are both expected to survive. i'm anne makovec. back to you. >>> new at noon, oakland mayor says several nooses found on trees around lake merit were removed and will be investigated as hate crimes. the mayor went on to say we are responsible for knowing the histo

>>well happening a r sergeant damon gutzwiller will be held at 10 o'clock this morning. the santa cruz county a shooting 3 weeks ago, the man charged with his murder is now also charged in the deadly drive-by shooting of a federal officer in oakland. ities charg with the murder of pat underwood e went to oakland on may 29th knowing there would be a >>pat underwood was murdered. because he wore a uniform. he wore that uniform does signify t rerobert justice junior aiding he the one mpted murder. te security officers. surveillance photos of that white van led officers to santa cruz county. that's where creo is accused of ambushing and killing day deputy damon gutzwiller back on june 6th now for a motive. y they found a patch associated with the antimovement bulletproof and we ll sergeant gutzwiller za emorial morning that college that'sn service to the t there's limited the venue along with physical distancing l have much more on the memorial service coming up live in a live report in about 30 minutes. happening day hair salons and barbershops in contra costa county will b

gutzwiller and everybody stood at erica flags. >>homemade signs to honor him and his family to let them know that they're not alone. woman who remembers june 6 she lives near ben lomond. >>and she calls counselor. a hero. >>i remember the day it was very stressful for everyone in the valley, there was a code red out everybody was to shelter in place in their homes. we heard lots of sirens and law enforcement and i really feels sergeant gutzwiller died saving me because. save our community up there with protecting us and i feel is important too. >>honor him. >>and a lot of people did show up specifically because they know the law enforcement community across the country in the bay area, no different that they're getting a lot of chris and criticism for many communities so they purposely chose to come out of this location and almost be more expressive to show the love to those police officers for what they do as far as the streaming service as far as that of the memorial service i should say we will stream that for you when it happe

>>sergeant gutzwiller za gutzwiller memorial service this morning on kron on as a will was telling usthat starts at 10 o'clock this ege a caused the service is open to the public, but there will be i size of the football field stadium and physical distancing restrictions so as will advise get there early or you can download the kron on app it's free to download right now and you can also watch the ceremony that way robin all right to an attorney for steven creal says that his client is aware of the new charges against him and is expressing sympathy. >>but said that you know there was he didn't have any more details see to suggest his involvement. >>he is very sympathetic. and a regretful about the loss of the community and the loss to the families of the victims in these cases. i don't want to confuse that was suggesting that he is accepting responsibility. i don't want to deny it either. >>the trio's attorneys says he of korea's rtaking his own possible involvement with xt groups. he also says a broader dialogue is needed about those groups and their influence on vulnerable people. w

gutzwiller died.y , friends, and coworkers remember him as being patient, caring, and kind. >> when you look at his picture, you'll see everything you need to know. warm eyes, a kind smile, he was a very gentle man. >> a sheriff's deputy and chp officer were also hurt in the ambush. the chp officer had injuries to his hand. the deputy remains hospitalized and is expected to recover. the fbi is working to determine if that white van is the same van scene speeding away from the open federal building on may 29th after security officer dave patrick underwood was shot travis air force base has confirmed staff sergeant stephen carillo has been stationed at the base for two years now. he is with the military police unit. his wife was also in the air force. she died by suicide in 2018 while stationed in south carolina. 20 governor gavin newsom has ordered the state's flags to be flown at half staff in honor of sergeant gutzwiller. he also issued a statement saying, quote, jennifer and i extend our heartfelt c

one man even had a picture of sergeant damon gutzwiller painted on his car to remember and honor him.eporting live, allie rasmus, ktvu fox 2 news. >> thank you. >>> on friday, and service will be held for officer david patrick underwood, a federal protective service officer killed in a drive-by shooting while he guarded the federal building in downtown oakland, a new 29th. officer underwood lived and did no. the 11:00 a.m. service will be held at penal valley high school. two men have been arrested and charged in connection to both underwent and damon gutzwiller's murder. >>> if you live in the southbay, the usda says a 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit just around 10:30 this monday, east of allen rock state park. it was pretty shallow, just about 4 1/2 miles deep, and more people probably do feel that earthquake there. there have been no reports of any damage or injuries. >>> today, state superintendent of public education tony thurmond is releasing new guidelines for opening schools in the coming weeks. during his announcement on facebook live today, he also announced a new virtual suppo

this attack killed sergeant damon gutzwiller and left another deputy injured. kpix 5's linda ramirez live with the latest developments. lynn. >> reporter: today the santa cruz county sheriff said this is an ongoing investigation and it is going to be a long and complicated investigation but he did credit the actions of not one but two citizens who subdued the suspect and held him until more officers could arrive. >> i didn't even think twice. it was a knee-jerk reaction. >> reporter: eric tom of san jose heard calls for help from a citizen already wrestling with a man suspected of killing sergeant damon gutzwiller along with his dog he joined in the fight. >> i saw a pistol fly and there was also an ar on the ground, a pipe bomb on the ground. >> the other citizen did not want to be identified but together they subdued the suspect, air force sergeant stephen carrillo and held him until deputies could arrive. tom said it was long enough for carrillo to say this. >> he told me he was done fighting the fight, didn't want to fight the fight and then he said some st

sergeant damon gutzwiller was then shot and killed. investigators say korea then carjacked one driver and tried carjacking others in order to get away. one ben lowman business caught creo on camera armed with a riflepolice say he later confronted a homeowner. the sheriff says that person's heroic efforts stothe suspect from doing any more damage. details about korea's military training emerged a day later and also in court today. the active duty air force staff sergeant was stationed at travis air force base. we also learn about the cache of weapons curry allegedly possessed which authorities say included pipe bombs firearms bomb making equipment and a large amount of ammunition. now you can follow this developing investigation on our website kron 4 dot com there you'll find more about the cache of weapons. investigators say they discovered the suspect military background and training and how deputy gutzwiller is being remembered as a hero that's all on our website kron 4 dot com. that's big story of the south bay where a south bay off

video showing how two citizens pinned down the man suspected of murdering sheriff sergeant damon gutzwiller. >> i didn't even think twice . it was a knee-jerk reaction. >> reporter: eric tom of san jose said he heard calls for help from a citizen who does not want to be identified who was wrestling with the murder suspect, air force sergeant stephen carrillo. carrillo was trying to steal a car and getaway after allegedly killing the deputy. tom ran over with his dog, brown, and joined in the fight. >> then i saw a pistol flight and there was also an ar on the ground any pipe bomb on the ground. i hope to subdue the guy with the help of the initial person that tackled him. and waited for the officers to arrive. >> it was a remarkable, remarkable heroic thing that resident did. >> reporter: in a news conference, santa cruz officer hart said other lives could have been lost. >> this guy could have done a lot re in the community had that resident not taken the action he did. >> reporter: sergeant gutzwiller and one other deputy were ambushed when they responded to the mountain property after a

. >>> happening today, a memorial service for santa cruz sheriff sergeant damon gutzwiller. family members, friends, fellow deputies will honor sergeant gutzwiller at a ceremony at cabrillo college. it will be open to the public and it will be live streamed. at 7:45 this morning a funeral procession begins in santa cruz. the ceremony itself begins at 10 a.m. sergeant gutzwiller, a 14 year veteran sheriffs deputy was killed in an ambush on june 6th in the moment . on friday memorial service will be held for officer dave patrick underwood, the federal protective service officer killed in a drive-by shooting while he guarded the federal building in downtown oakland on may 29th . officer underwood lived in pinole. and 11 a.m. service will be held this friday at pinole valley high school. >>> the city of los angeles is one step closer to cutting $150 million from the largest police department in the state. last night the city council adopted a measure that would reinvest into what he calls disadvantaged communities of color. the los angeles police protective league says the budge

the sheriff is 38-year-old sergeant damon gutzwiller, married, one young child and another on the way. the last time they lost one of their own was in the 1980s. first reports in ben lomond, 1:3 yesterday, 30 miles south of san jose. officials say this man, 32-year-old steven carrillo was stocked one a van full of guns and ieds. abc 7 i-team learned he's an active sergeant in the air force. abc 7 news reporter lauren martinez has more on this attack the deputies never saw coming. >> today we lost one of our own, and he was a true hero. >> reporter: the santa cruz sheriff's office are mourning the loss of 38-year-old sergeant damon gutzwiller. shesh i have jim hart said at 1:30 saturday afternoon, a person reported seeing a van with guns and bomb-making devices. while sergeant gutzwiller and another deputy began investigating the van, parked off waldenberg avenue in ben lomond, they were attacked. >> as deputies began investigating they were ambushed with gunfire. and multiple improvised explosives. >> officer down, lz set up by highland's park, officer down at 1430. >> reporter: serge

to say goodbye to sergeant gutzwiller we will be streaming sergeant gutzwiller is memorial service this morning on kron on. >>the service will be held as well mentioned at 10:00am real college an app toss. it is open to the public, but there's limited seating for a couple of reasons one is the size of the venue and also physical distancing restrictions as well so you can catch it on the kron on app be sure to download is free to download right now robin. >>well now to a developing story that we're following for you this morning, 4 people are dead after their car went off the cartoon as ridge. let's check in with kron four's reyna harvey who is live near the car keenness bridge with more i can't remember the last time we've seen a major crash like this where a car went off a bridge and landed down below. robin it's beyond devastating and it's really sad, especially when you learn. >>how old the victims were in this crash teenagers in their early 20's. now again, multiple people witnessed eir car careening off of the bridge where we're going to show you that accident this was tuesday. abo

gutzwiller has been with the sheriff's office since 2006.leaves behind a wife who is less than a month away from delivering their second child. and their 2-year-old son. >> passionate, caring, somebody who truly loves his job, who wants to help people, that's what damon was. he was a good man, and a good police officer. >> reporter: now, this attack happened after someone reported seeing a suspicious van with guns and bomb making materials inside. this happened in a small town in the santa cruz mountains in northern california. deputies found the van at a home and were then ambushed with gunfire and explosives. sergeant gutzwiller was shot and pronounced dead at the hospital. a second deputy was either shot or hit by sh rap fell and hit with a suspect its get-away vehicle. the suspect was identified as steven carrillo. he was assigned to the military police unit at travis air force base. officers found carrillo yesterday after he attempted a carjacking. there was a shootout during the arrest and carrillo was shot and suffered nonlife threate

was shot and killed during an ambush in been lowman detectives in the case say that gutzwiller and a second officer were reported white van filled with guns and explosives federal officials were also looking for a white van in connection to the attack on underwood his sister says she wants to make sure that his legacy lives on patrick was a good man who we want to help others and keep this community safe. >>he had an infectious laugh. and according sense of humor. he would go out of his way to help family friends and strangers. >>again that was jonathan mccall reporting steven carrillo the man charged in the death of sergeant gutzwiller is set to be rain tomorrow. in santa cruz on murder charges. meantime the brother of george floyd also spoke before congress yesterday he's demanding that police reform be seriously looked at me wants new legislation to hold law enforcement accountable take a listen. >>he didn't deserve to die over $20. x and you. is that what it is that when a black man is worth. $20. this is 2020. enough is enough. >>well former minneapolis police officer derek chau

well happening today, a memorial service for sergeant damon gutzwiller will be held this morning at 10:00am the santa cruz county sheriff's deputy was killed in a shooting 3 weeks ago the man charged with his murder is now also charged in a deadly drive-by shooting of a federal officer in oakland. kron four's dan kerman reports. >>federal authorities have charged 32 year-old stephen with murder and attempted murder for the may 29th shooting outside the oakland federal building that resulted in the death of security officer pat underwood and the wounding of his partner. >>creal elected to travel to oakland to conduct this murder and take advantage of a time when this nation was mourning the killing of george floyd law enforcement officials have also charged robert justice junior. >>with aiding and abetting the murder and attempted murder. prosecutors allege he was the one who drove this 1992 whiteford cargo van as curry opened fire on the security officers. >>this courthouse exists to administer justice to uphold the rule of law and to protect the freedoms that we all cherish. in announ

it says we love our sheriffs in memory of sergeant gutzwiller out here today. i mean, it wasn't just dozens of people out here. there were hundreds of people out here. also of note, his wife was inside the sheriff's office while all of this was going on with their little one. she is pregnant and expecting at this time as well. she did not come outside but was able to listen to what was said. un, jr stone.e in santa cruz abc7 news. >> thank you. the abc7 news i-team has pieced together a profile of the accused gunman. now what has been discovered. dan? >> well, i've spent much of the last 72 hours talking on law enforcement sources and tracking down people who know the suspect very well. >> the fbi is whether steven carrillo, security caught this white van as gunfire erupted. yesterday, someone spotted him in a white van with weapons and bomb making materials. the sheriff's deputies followed him back to his ben lomond house. he bolted in a white sedan, hitting another officer. a female deputy was on hand when it happened. >> just out fire king 27 was hit by the

gutzwiller was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. he had been with the sheriff's office since 2006 and leaves behind a pregnant wife and young child. >> in my 32-year career this is the worst day i've ever experienced. today we lost one of our own, and he was a true hero . in this era you want to see compassion, caring, somebody who truly loves his job, who wants to help people. that's what damon was. >> a second deputy was injured and a highway patrol officer was shot in the hand. there is a vigil set for today outside of the sheriff's office at 2:26 p.m. for sergeant gutzwiller. that's the time the call came in for an officer down. that shooting suspect steven carrillo seen here being taken away by authorities was armed and arrested by multiple officers. he was shot in the process of his arrest. we're told he's been taken to the hospital, is expected to survive. once released he will be arrested for the killing. the fbi is joining the district attorney's office to investigate. >>> in other news one man is dead and a woman injured i

now, the sheriff says in gutzwiller's 134 years wi4 year office, there was not one citizen complaint about him. there will be a press conference at 2:00 p.m. for an afaashe se that was injured, at last report that deputy is in the hospital and is in stable condition. reporting live, lauren martinez, abc 7. >>> and a former minneapolis police officer charged in george flid floyd's death is due in court today. he is the officer seen in that video pressing his knee into floyd's neck. today will be chauvin's first court appearance, his charges were upgraded from third degree to second degree murder. and three other officers involved in the incident have been charged with aiding and a abetting. >>> and this morning we're hearing from the mayor of minneapolis, he made headlines yesterday for disagreeing with the city council's announcement to end the city's police department in response to george floyd's death. y jobina fortson is at the live desk. >> minneapolis's mayor, jake sob frey, spoke on "good morning america." and many of you have seen this violent video proetdetestors confronting

the death of sergeant damon gutzwiller devastates the department. the santa cruz county sheriff's office said they got a call for a suspicious van. there were guns and bomb making materials inside. chef hart says they were ambushed by gunfire and explosives. sergeant damon gutzwiller was shot and taken to the hospital where he later died. the deputy is expected to be okay. the sheriff's office said they started getting reports of a carjacking. he will be arrested for murder and other felonies according to the sheriff's office. the sergeant has been with the sheriff's office since 2006. >> in this era we are in, when you think about what you want to see in a police officer, somebody who truly loves his job, who wants to help people, that is what damon wanted. he was a good man and a good police officer. >> a vigil is 2:26 p.m., the e the report came in for an officer down. >>> we are also falling developing use of a deadly officer involved shooting in oakland. this happened around 10:45 last night but the man driving car has not been identified yet.

gutzwiller was shot . the gun man, steven carrillo, arrested after carjacking and engaging officers drove the suspect to the ground, gets up and is taken away in handcuffs. authorities are trying to determine if the white van was seen speeding from the federal building after security officer dave patrick underwood was shot and killed on may 29. i did have a bad shift. >> when you look at the picture, you see everything you need to know. the officer they wanted to be like. >> the suspect will be booked with murder, assault with a deadly weapon, carjacking among other charges. the sheriff said another deputy was shot were struck by shrapnel. he is in stable condition at the hospital. and officer was also shot in the hand. the sheriff is expected to release details at a press briefing tomorrow. >>> more on the suspect. carrillo was stationed as the base since 2013. he is a staff sergeant with the 60th security forces squadron.'s late wife was also a member. she committed suicide in 2018. >>> the fbi issued a

the 14 year veteran of the force was killed in an ambush in damon gutzwiller on june 6. those who knew the sergeant the best spoke of his unshakable positivity and smile, and immortalized him as a committed and compassionate deputy. >> reviewed his community as his family. if you saw that, he was with his family, and his friends, you would've seen the man who was singularly devoted to making those around him feels rational, feel loved and feel safe. >> reporter: a selfless friend -- >> a giant among men, and a dear, dear friend. and i will shrug and i will smile. damon, i love you. >> reporter: but most importantly to him, he devoted father and husband. >> i can only hope our children will grow up to be just like their father. kind, loving, compassionate, honest, hard-working, and all- around wonderful people. >> reporter: to do the coronavirus, space of the service was limited, it did not stop the community from lining the procession route to pay the respect. sergeant gutzwiller's brothers and sisters in uniform back to give for his family, and never let his kids forget

he murdered sergeant gutzwiller. he injured another deputy and an another police officer. and he's going to be held accountable. >> reporter: today sheriff jim hart praised the heroic actions of a local resident who tackled the suspect during an attempted carjacking as he tried to flee the area. the fbi which was brought in to help the sheriff's office with the investigation is now looking into a possible link between the ambush and the fatal shooting last night of a federal officer during a protest in oakland. >> law enforcement cannot and does not rely on assumptions or guesses. we need to follow the evidence and make sure that we conduct this investigation thoroughly, accurately and fairly. >> reporter: official with the fbi are working to secure the crime scene and expected to remain in ben lomond through tuesday at the earliestth. he is survived bay young child and a pregnant wife. >> we're never going to forget damon. we love him. and we will always hold him close in our heart. >> reporter: the second deputy remains in stable condition at a local hospital. he did suf

a vigil will be held at the santa cruz county sheriff's office for 38-year-old deputy damon gutzwiller. he was married, had one child, and another one on the way. the last time the santa cruz sheriff's office last one of their own was the early 1980s. the first reports came in at 1:30 yesterday in the town of ben lomond, 30 miles south of san jose. police say this man, steven carrillo, is the suspect involved. he is an active duty u.s. air force sergeant at travis air force base in fairfield. this morning abc 7 news reporter lauren martinez has more. >> today we have last one of our own. he was a true hero. >> reporter: they're mourning the loss of 38-year-old sergeant damon gutzwiller. the sheriff said at 1:30 saturday afternoon a person was seen driving a van with bomb-making devices. police began investigating the van and were attacked. >> as deputies began investigating, they were ambushed with gunfire and multiple improvised explosives. >> officer down. lz set up by highland's park. >> reporter: sergeant gutzwiller was shot and taken to the hospital where he died. another deputy w

>>damon gutzwiller the county sheriff says now calling his death a murder. suspect stephen was a u.s. air force sergeant on saturday and 911 caller says korea was driving a white van believed to be filled with guns and explosives when deputy deputy gutzwiller and 2 other officers responded to korea's home he opened fire. >>this was a very chaotic scene. there's a lot of gunshots. there was pipe bombs going off. radio and cell region of the county. damon was a good man is a good good police officer. and he was a friend that we all love. >>a second unidentified deputy was also shot when responding he remains in the hospital this morning. the road leading to korea's home has been blocked off as investigators have found more guns and explosives as of right now the fbi looking into a possible link between korea's van and a white van that was seen leaving a deadly may 29 shooting at an oakland federal building. the feds offering no new information on monday over that. >>we'll take a look at this a surveillance camera footage shows the chilling moment, a worker at

but yesterday he hosted an vigil gutzwiller.ponding to reports of a suspicious van and when they got there, they were ambushed by the suspect with gunfire and ieds. another deputy was hit and is in stable condition this morning. >>> also this morning, the abc 7 news iteam is uncovering the profile of the suspect expected to be charged with murder. car rehoe is an active duty sar ghept and dan noyes has the latest. >> reporter: the fbi is investigatiing whether steven carrillo is responsible for the shooting at the federal building. security cameras caught this white van as the side door opened and gunfire erupted. yesterday's incident began when vath about him mabomb making materials. and they followed him and he ambushed officers killing sergeant gutzwiller. he bolted in a white sedan hitting another officer. a female deputy was on the radio when that happened. >> he was just hit by the vehicle. >> copy a white sedan was-46 just took out fire king 27 was hit by the vehicle. >> reporter: he may have revealed a motive. he get gar

. >>> hundreds gathered to honor the lives of sergeant damon gutzwiller in the area where he grew up. he was remembered for his kindness, commitment, and sacrifice. welcome everyone to the 4. >> the chair of sergeant was ambushed earlier this month. today his heartbroken family and friends said his legacy will never be forgotten. greg lee is here with more from the emotional memorial. >> through the stories told, it was easy to tell the kind of man that sergeant damon gutzwiller was. it is clear his impact will live on . >> ♪ >> reporter: slumber and an emotional day. family, friends, members of law enforcement and the community gathered to honor the life of sergeant damon gutzwiller. >> some things are too big and beautiful to describe. the picture will never do it just is. that's how it is with damon. i wish you all had the pleasure of knowing him. >> some of us lost their best friend. some of his lost a fellow brother. bobby lost her soulmate. they lost a man who wanted to be the best that it. >> reporter: he is survived by his wife and two-year-old son and the child they are expec

gutzwiller has come for swearing, kelly reports of that worker initially thought that the suspect wasf-duty officer. >>the surveillance video shows the suspect crouched behind a parked car in front of the redwood coast dispensary off highway 9 in ben lawman saturday afternoon employee mark kowalski says at the time he was aware a deputy had been shot and hat a gunman was on the loose when he and his boss came out to investigate a commotion outside as soon as he got to the parking lot. he found himself face to face with the armed man we've got a look each other up and down i was he was holding a you know an assault rifle. >>and for a moment, i think i hope to use an off-duty police officer because use i a 30 year scruffy like someone had just been in the shootout as we look at each other i just was co uk was going on. >>and he said and i were your karma and i really got to get out of here. and i was still hoping that he was going to flip out of that and say i'm a police officer. he said i'm not a bad guy, i'm just sick of all this duality bulls s. said realize ok. >>kowalski says he wa

mourners will to sergeant damon gutzwiller. the 38-year-old father died in an ambush in ben lomond on june 6th. he leaves behind a wife and young daughter as well as another baby on the way. the suspect in the ambush is now charged in the attack that killed a federal security officer in oakland may 29th. authorities yesterday charging air force sergeant steven carillo in the murder and death of underwood. a memorial service will be held friday. >>> happening today we are tracking the temperatures heading our way. we want to check in with "today in the bay's" bob redell to talk about those concerns. good morning, bob. >> reporter: good morning, laura. the hills behind me in dublin, you're looking east toward livermore and pleasanton, we expect the hills to dry out even more as temperatures rise into the 80s today, the 90s tomorrow. if you head further north into vallejo and the rest of solano county, the conditions are so dry, so dangerous that cal fire has issued a red flag warning for that part of the bay area. that is as you

>>the police officers he murdered sergeant gutzwiller. >>a 911 caller saturday says a u.s.orce sergeant was driving a white van believed to be filled with guns and explosives when santa cruz county deputy damon gutzwiller and 2 other officers responded to curry owes home may him iraq did this was a very chaotic scene. >>there's a lot of gunshots. there was pipe bombs going off. a radio and cell reception is pour in that region of the county. >>a second unidentified deputy was also shot in the turmoil, he remains in the hospital. the road leading up to creo is home has been blocked off as federal investigators have found more guns and explosives are fighting pipe bombs. >>multiple firearms. a large amount of ammunition. >>in his attempt to get away creo is accused of trying to carjack this man seen in the red sure all wrestling creo to the ground the man only identified as sam was able to knock a pipe bombs and guns, including an ar 15 away from meanwhile, the fbi are looking into a possible link between curry owes van and a white van seen leaving a deadly may 29th shooting

. >> sergeant damon gutzwiler was shot and killed while responding to a report of a suspicious van on june 6. two other officers were injured. the 38-year-old worked for the sheriff's office since 2006. at the service one friend and colleague after another describing the indelible mark he left on them. >> truly, doe't mut or 38 years. you made all of our lives so much brighter and without you it will take a little while for our eyes to adjust. >> reporter: law enforcement officers from all over california attended the ceremony held at the college football field. earlier in the day many others from the community lined the streets for the funeral procession. complete strangers showed up to pay their respects. >> i want to come out and be support and i hope other people will gain strength from what i am doing. >> perhaps the most emotional part of the service this moment wh sant >> i pray for the strength to raise the amazing children he would have raised. thank you to our community, the community that damon loved so much. and died defending. >> reporter: the ceremony was full of song, s

>>the death penalty is on the table in the murder of santa cruz deputy damon gutzwiller ed last weekend in an ambush attack prosecutors are considering the option against stephen the accused shooter made a virtual court appearance today kron four's rob fladeboe has more from santa cruz. >>outside santa cruz county superior court friday. there were sharp shooters on the roof canine units sweeping the grounds and many patrol vehicles blocking access to the courthouse. inside though accused cop killer steven carrillo appeared in court on video from monterrey where he's being held for his own protection the 32 year-old active duty air force sergeant ordering few words in acknowledging his arraignment in the june 6 ambush in ben lomond sheriff's deputies during which sergeant damon gutzwiller was killed. >>and 2 other law enforcement officers injured in a 15 page complaint carrillo is charged with 19 felonies including first degree murder attempted murder lying in wait possession of explosives with intent to murder carjacking and assault on a firefighter. after allegedly ambushing his victim

sergeant damon gutzwiller was killed in one or the deputy was seriously wounded. it was civilians who captured the man who was allegedly trying to steal a getaway car after the shootout. he was an active duty air force sergeant stationed at travis air force base and served in iraq, afghanistan, and syria. >> is suffering extreme personal loss. he could be tied to the killing of federal security guard in oakland on may 29 and that he scrawled messages and blood on the car including something that could be short for boogaloo, and anti- extremist organization. steven carrillo is being held at the monterey county jail, he will be back in court here next month to enter a plea. >>> let's take a live look at the roadside restaurant at the san francisco ferry building, some people are dining out on the patio. san francisco giving restaurant the green light to open for outdoor service. >> we want the whole experience, i want to take someone's rocky day at work and turn it into a nice calm pace and their evening. >> people are eager to start dining out, but some are so conc

. >>> the santa cruz sheriffs office announced some details about a memorial service for damon gutzwiller who was killed in an ambush style attack last week. the memorial service will be held wednesday morning at the cabrillo college football field, this will be live streamed in fact and open to the public but there will be limited seating due to restrictions. the procession will begin in santa cruz at 7:45, more details are expected tomorrow. >>> also tomorrow 30 plan to make a major announcement of the federal building in oakland, that's where federal security officer dave patrick underwood was shot and killed more than two weeks ago. investigators have been looking at whether the person who killed underwood is the same person who was arrested for the shooting death of damon gutzwiller. >>> more businesses able to open their doors to customers in san francisco, the changes shoppers thoughts today at stores and malls around the city. my name is christine payne, i'm an associate here at amazon. step onto the blue line, sir. this device is giving us an accurate temperature check. you're go