abc's david kerley on the scene, leading us off tonight. >> reporter: the halls of the capitol erupted. visitors ordered to flee as shots ring out. themselves. >> shelter in place. shelter in place. shelter in place. >> reporter: catheryn leff was in that crowd. >> all of a sudden, it was like hell broke loose. just police everywhere with guns drawn, people running and screaming and people just, you know, dropping to the ground. >> reporter: the entire capitol compound on lockdown. police with guns drawn, doors in the capitol barricaded. this is the east side of the capitol. we're flanked by the supreme court and the library of congress. this incident happened right in front of the visitor's center, which is just pass that van with the blinking lights, underneath the stairs. in that visitor's center, where capitol have to be screened, at 2:39 this afternoon, a man approached the conveyor belt and screening machine when suddenly he has what appeared to be a gun. >> the individual drew what appeared to be a weapon and pointed it at officers. an officer fired and struck the suspect. >> re

david kerley covers transportation for us. >> reporter: watch the road.ithout enough light, a deer, unseen until the last moment. nearly half of all accidents happen in the dark or dusk. an exclusive look at the first-ever headlight testing by the insurance institute for highway safety. the results, they say, are dismal. researchers say low beams should reach 330 feet on a straight. the worst performers did just more than a third of that distance. >> if you're driving on the interstate in one of the worst performing vehicles, you probably shouldn't be driving faster than 35 miles an hour. >> reporter: of the more than 30 cars that were tested here to see how far their lights would shine, this dummy is at 50 feet, the deer at 200 feet, the worst performer, which is shining its light on me right now is the bmw 3 series. performer, this is the toyota prius v. look at the deer in the background. the light from the prius reaches, but the bmw doesn't. in fact, that toyota prius, equipped with l.e.d.s, is the only car tested that earned a good rating. while the

th this situation went through the day. >> david kerley leading us off tonight. david, thank you. >>> we're going to turn now to an urgent bulletin just issued, and the manhunt tonight for an escaped murderer in ohio. this evening, a warning for students at a nearby college to stay inside. police say the brazen killer may be armed, and abc's eva pilgrim now on a possible sighting, just a short time ago. >> reporter: tonight, an ohio college campus on lockdown as the sear continues for an escaped prisoner, a murderer now on the run. >> considering the storms that passed through the night, we suspect the escapee may seek shelter. >> reporter: 58-year-old john modie was convicted of killing a woman in cleveland in 2003. officials at the southeastern correctional facility say guards realized he was missing at the 11:00 p.m. head count on sunday. the escape forcing nearby hocking college in nelsonville to close all campuses today, asking students to stay inside. nearby residents also on high alert. >> we're going to be making sure all of our doors and windows are lock

. >> abc's david kerley who covers transportation shows us the technology that can stop accidents. >>tomatic emergency braking. > i'm getting really close to this abstackal. >> reporter: on a test track. >> it takes over everything. >> i keep my foot off the brake. amazing. if auto braking cameras and sensors were in all cars today, it's estimated 700,000 crashes and 300,000 injuries could be prevented. some carmakers advertise the system but as of today, it's just an option. on only 5% of all new cars. >> there are lives at stake. >> reporter: the government and 20 automakers announcing a historic deal. in just six years, nearly every car and within eight years every pickup and large suv will have automatic braking as standard equipment. >> have they realized that safety sells? >> what they're founding out it's not only good for safety but good for business for them to focus in this way on saving lives. >> reporter: the deal by passing drawnout regulation coz put more safety in your new car sooner. david kerley, abc news, washington. >>> good move. >> would that help make you a good

david kerley, abc news, fred rikszburg, virginia. >> that's incredible.y they were there. >> sadly, they were reinstated only after a public outcry. and in d.c., there was a similar incident that took place a few years ago where a guy died because the firefighters wouldn't help him out. >> wow. >> and so it's good to see these guys helped out at that point because it wasn't protocol in d.c. at the time. coming up, an american love story. >> the love letters of nancy and ronald reagan and their lasting legacy. you're watching "world news now." >>> well, the passing of nancy reagan reminded us of the incredible partnership she had with president reagan. >> of the many things they accomplished together, their most remarkable is the love they shared for each other. david muir has >> their love affair began in hollywood and took them to the chous. president reagan to us, to her he was just ronnie. they met into the 1950s starring together in hellcats in the neighbor." >> how do you know so much about the moon? >> i know a lot about if. spend all my time lookin

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abc's david kerley was there. >> reporter: the halls of the capitol erupted. visitors ordered to flee as hill workers told to protect themselves. >> shelter in place. shelter in place. shelter in place. >> reporter: catheryn leff was in that crowd. >> all of a sudden, it was like hell broke loose. i mean, just, police everywhere with guns drawn, people running and screaming and people just, you know, dropping to the ground. >> reporter: the entire capitol compound on lockdown. police with guns drawn, doors in the capitol barricaded. this is the east side of the capitol. we're flanked by the supreme court and the library of congress. this incident happened right in front of the visitor's center, which is just past that van with the blinking lights, underneath the stairs. in that visitor's center, where those hoping to enter the capitol have to be screened, at 2:39, a man approached the conveyor belt and screening machine, when suddenly he has what appears to be a gun. >> the individual drew what appeared to be a weapon and pointed it at officers. an officer fir

david kerley, abc news.gan washington airport. >> i wonder if one of the most secured airports in the world ben gurion in tel aviv have a check well before you get to the airport where you've got to stop your car. sometimes they pull au side. cab, you're usually one of the first people they pull aside. tourists obviously they want to ask you lots of questions. when you get into the airports, a separate screening. i can't help but wonder if you're going to see that at airports across america well before you get to the airport. >> it gives you a sense of how secure that airport in tel aviv. you can carry liquids above three ounces through to a plane. they have a different measure and lines of security to make sure that things are safe there. it's going to be interesting to see how it changes the dynamic here as u.s. airports. the state department issuing a warning for many citizens who might be traveling not just in one country but all 28 that make up the eu. >> i cannot help but wonder, muhammad khweis, the m

david kerley, abc news, washington. >>> and still ahead tonight, a mystery illness now in two ates. and the death toll is climbing. bus to plunge into a ditch? the dramatic rescue to save passengers. >>> and later, no privacy in this famous nest. the new reality star >>> back now >>> back now with a frightening school bus crash. basketball players, forced off the road, plunging into a ditch. bus. d the accident raising new questions about seat belt requirements on school buses. here's eva pilgrim. >> reporter: tonight, a high recovering from a terrifying ordede. their school bus run off the road and crushed in a ditch. >> i just closed my eyes. then a couple seconds later we were just in the ditch. >> reporter: this video recorded by anoer driver, capturing the chaos as students scramble to escape the mangled bus. all over the place. >> reporter: the griffith panthers on their way to a playoff game when indiana state police say a driver spilled a drink on herself, sideswiping the bus. >> when the bus finally slowed down and stopped flipping everybody was screaming. >> reporter: all

david kerley, abc news, washington. >>> and still ahead tonight, a mystery illness now in two states. and the death toll is climbing. >>> and, what forced this school bus to plunge into a ditch? the dramatic rescue to save passengers. >>> and later, no privacy in this famous nest. millions watching. the new reality stars of the internet. ry ellen, and i quit smoking with chantix. i always came back to smoking. i was absolutely frustrated, i did not think chantix would work as well as it did. along with support, chantix (varenicline) is proven to help people quit smoking. chantix reduced my urge to smoke. some people had changes in behavior, thinking or mood, hostility, agitation, depressed mood and suicidal thoughts or actions while taking or after stopping chantix. some had seizures while taking chantix. if you have any of these, stop chantix and call your doctor right away. tell your doctor about any history of mental health problems, which could get worse or of seizures. don't take chantix if you've had a serious allergic or skin reaction to it. if you have these, stop chantix and

david kerley, abc news, reagan washington airport. >> spring break time.ot of people concerned about air travel. very, very, very busy year for air travel. so a lot of concerns indeed. >>> coming up, why madonna finally has some good news to enjoy. >> plus a traffic reporter's hip-hop tribute. "the skinny" up next. >> announcer: "world news now" continues after this from our abc stations ♪ here we go, yo, so what, what is the scenario. here we go, yo. >> here we go, yo, with the skinny scenario. starting with the tributes pouring in for hip-hop icon phife dog. >> malik taylor, phife dawg, was a founding member of the pioneer group a tribe called quest. he died late tuesday the age of 45, due to complications from diabetes. >> the other members of tribe including q tip released a statement saying they are devastated by the news as well as countless others remembering the emcee for his unique sense of wordplay, his lyrical flow, his fun loving attitude. it's not just other rappers influenced by phife. check out the traffic reporter from our atlanta station h

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one state trooper among several and abc's david kerley leads us off from the scene. >> reporter: officers moving innocent bystanders away, moments after the chaotic shooting. it was just before 3:00. >> this man was like, get down, get down. threw me to the ground. crawl, crawl. >> reporter: virginia state police reportedly in the midst of an exercise at that richmond greyhound station. >> while he was talking to the individual. the individual pulled out a gun and shot the trooper. >> all units, be advised. we have an active shooting. >> reporter: two other troopers returned the gunman's fire. passengers fleeing the terminal as ambulance crews arrive at the still chaotic scene. >> greyhound terminal, multiple victims, this is going to be a mass casualty working incident. >> reporter: the trooper who approached the gunman was shot at close range and is in critical condition. two civilians suffered gunshot wounds said not to be life threatening. the suspect was killed. >> shooter is down. scene is secured. >> reporter: at the s.w.a.t. team stood down, virginia police officials would not be

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here's abc's david kerley. >> reporter: this jet blue flight attendant, a former jamaican beauty queen, in custody tonight, accused of trying to sneak this, nearly 70 pounds of cocaine through airport security. marsha gay reynolds was caught on los angeles security cameras in street clothes friday, as she used her airline badge to try to get through the known crew member security line. but she grew nervous when randomly selected for a secondary search. as tsa officers prepare to search her bags, the former nyu track runner kicks off her heels and bolts, running down the up escalator, fleeing. turning hes herself in yesterday in new york, where a judge will let her out tomorrow on a half million dollars bail. her family came to her defense. >> she may not have been fully aware of what was in the bags. >> reporter: meanwhile, another airline dealing with an employee charged with a crime. united pilot bruce wallis tonight, accused of running brothels, promoting prostution in houston. both airlines say they are cooperating with law enforcement. jet blue has suspended the flight attendant,

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>> david kerley, thank you. ahead on "world news tonight" this thursday. the driver, her car plummeting from a four-story parking garage. all of it on surveillance. how she survived this. >>> also ahead, first erin andrews, now hulk hogan. the major verdict, more than $100 million in his favor. tonight, the exclusive with the jury. why they sided with hogan, fed up with people invading other's privacy. >>> the woman trapped in a burning car. the dev sips rushing to save her life. >>> and, tonight here, celebrating an american comedian an actor. gary shanldry shandling, and his give for making so many of us laugh.e hospital after a dvt blood clot. what about my wife... ...what we're building together... ...and could this happen again? i was given warfarin in the hospital, but wondered, was this the best treatment for me? i spoke to my doctor and she told me about eliquis. eliquis treats dvt and pe blood clots and reduces the risk of them happening again. not only does eliquis treat dvt and pe blood clots. significantly less major bleeding than the standard

david kerley, abc news, washington. >>> when i heard this story, i thought it also makes the case whyed more female tsa checkers. reportedly the lady left her gucci shoes behind. i don't know any self-respecting woman who would do that. >> i thought it's a good reminder when you're on your flight and the attendant asks you what kind of cocaine or coca-cola you would like, you make sure you specify it's coca-cola and not coke. the other coke. >> who knew it was an option. >> when we come back, "skinny" time on a friday morning. >> announcer: "world news now" continues after this from our ♪ skinny, so skinny >>> "skinny" time. we're going to start on a somber note which it seems we've been doing a lot this year in the entertainment world. because comedian garry shandling has passed away. doctors believe he suffered a fatal heart attack yesterday. you know, he started out as a comic writer and then turned to standup. >> he starred in the appropriately titled "it's the garry shandling show," and the "larry sanders show," in which he played a fictional late night talk show host, probably h

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abc's david kerley with the eye-opening results from the new test. >> reporter: watch the road.ut enough light, a deer, unseen until the last moment. nearly half of all accidents happen in the dark or dusk. tonight, an exclusive look at the first-ever headlight testing by the insurance institute for highway safety. the results, they say, are dismal. researchers say low beams should reach 330 feet on a straight. the worst p more than a third of that distan distance. >> if you're driving on the interstate in one of the worst performing vehicles, you probably shouldn't be driving faster than 35 miles an hour. >> reporter: of the more than 30 cars that were tested here to see how far their lights would shine, this dummy is at 50 feet, the deer at 200 feet, the worst performer, which is shining its light on me right now is the bmw 3 series. shut that off, turn on the best performer, this is the toyota prius v. look at the deer in the background. the light from the prius reaches, but the bmw doesn't. in fact, that toyota prius, equipped with l.e.d.s, is the only car tested that earned

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david kerley, abc news, washington. >> david, thank you. ahead on "world news tonight" this wednesday. the dream home that turned into a nightmare. the family forced to sell without ever moving in. and here's the question tonight. should people selling you their home have to reveal all of its history? the discovery one family made, coming up. >>> also, the family poisoned on vacation. the company using a banned chemical. and this evening, the major new headline involving that resort and that family. >>> and later here, the frightening moment for two sky divers over america. a mid-air collision. one of the divers knocked unconscious. how both of them survived this. i accept i'm not 22. i accept i do a shorter set these days. i even accept i have a higher risk of stroke due to afib, a type of irregular heartbeat, not caused by a heart valve problem. so if there's something better than warfarin, i'm going for it. eliquis. eliquis reduced the risk of stroke better than warfarin, plus it had significantly less major bleeding than warfarin... eli

david kerley, abc news, houston. >> thank you for watching. hope to see you tomorrow.ight. >>. >>> a missing woman's body has been identified and we late breaking developments. >> get ready for. >> i wave of wet weather. i'll have the forecast in just a moment. >>> next, another connection bonding these families together forever. >>> major new developments tonight, police confirm the human remains found in a dunbarton bridge were missing mother, shelly tichner. >> this after hikers found more remains on sunday. >> melanie woodrow broke the connection last week. >> she joins us live in front of the family home. >> they're sharing new information about that. there are answers and unanswered questions. brisbane pd say they have evidence name him as a suspect in his wife's disappearance and death. we also know that paul has also passed away. a memorial outside of the home is growing tonight. and investigators say they want to hear from anyone who saw this couple so they can solve this case. more than two weeks after the murder, they have evidence to establish her husband a

abc's david kerley with the story. >> reporter: this jetblue flight attendant, a former jamaican beauty custody accused of trying to sneak this, nearly 70 pounds of cocaine through airport security. marsha gay reynolds was caught on los angeles security cameras in street clothes friday, as she used her airline badge to try to get through the known crew member security line. but she grew nervous when randomly selected for a secondary search. as tsa officers prepared to search her bags, the former nyu track runner kicks off her heels and bolts, running down the up escalator, fleeing. turning herself in where a judge will let her out on half million dollars bail. her family came to her defense. >> she may not have been fully aware of what was in the bags. >> reporter: meanwhile, another airline dealing with an employee charged with a crime. united pilot bruce wallis accused of running brothels, promoting prostitution in houston. both airlines say they are cooperating with authorities. jetblue has suspended the flight attendant and united says the pilot has been removed from his flying duti

david kerley, abc news, shington. >>> members of an indiana high school basketball team involved in a harrowing bus crash now say they're ready tolay ball. the griffith high panthers were on their way to a playoff game saturday when their bus was side swiped and they were forced into a ditch. that game is rescheduled for wednesday. they did suffer a few bumps and bruises but everyone is recovering. >>> also in indiana, another law enforcement officer h been killed while a fellow deputy is in stable condition. and the suspect is also dead. we get morehow from abc's chuck sivertsen. >> reporter: a nightmare on streets in indiana. two sheriff's deputies shot in the early morning urs, one of them killed. >> deputy carl koontz was one of our family. these people standing with me. they are his family. >> reporter: 27-year-old deputy @arl koontz and 35-year-old arrive at a home in russiaville to serve an arrest warrant. when the pair knocked, no one came to the door. when they went inside, officials say someone simply started shooting. i'm pulling into my lot and the cop says get out now. so

. >> reporter: former homeland security official john cohen told abc's david kerley that the areas before airport security are especially vulnerable. >> we've built up checkpoints and screening procedures and screening technologies. but the front of the airport is vulnerable. someone can walk in the door firearm and can create a lot of havoc and a lot of injuries with people who are waiting to go into the other part of the airport. >> reporter: at present u.s. officials say they know of no so-called isis cells in the u.s. but the fbi continues surveillance on dozens of americans in all 50 states who have shown alleged sympathies for isis. in the past 2 1/2 years, 103 americans have been charged with trying to join isis or are suspected of supporting the group in some other way. but still, it's far less of a problem than exists in many european countries. >> the number still is relatively small. and the reality is that the in the united states are not as isolated, not as alienated as what we've seen in certain places in europe like this neighborhood in brussels which was very difficult for

kerley? --kimberly? >> i know it's not -- [commotion] kimberly: a heart stopping moment at the end of a donald trump rally in ohio, secret service agents is pulling them on the podium and surrounding him. they say that a man tried to rush the stage. p and five other candidates across both parties are making big pushes for tue grabs. richard takes us on the campaign trail. >> it sounds like a couple of protesters. richard: donald trump campaigned in kansas city saturday night. still dogged by hecklers determined to keep them from speaking. >> we will take our country back from these people. richard: earlier in dayton, ohio, the boldest yet. a protester charged the stage. his secret service detail spring to his defense as agents overpowered the would-be assailant. know i would have done well, but i would have been boom, boom. richard: a different story friday night when trump haters crashed a rally. >> donald trump is not welcome in chicago. richard: he canceled the rally citing public's baby -- public saf

david kerley, abc news, houston. >>> a southern california woman got a big surprise when she opened herailbox this week. the person who stole her wallet sent her a letter. it says the victim should shop less, enjoy more and keep her wallet safe. >> i started reading this letter and i'm like you've got to be kidding. i was violated to have somebody act like they know me and somebody who's stealing, you know, thousands of dollars worth of stuff to tell me that i'm too materialistic. >> she lost her wallet. >> a store parking lot in torrence. the thief kept the wallet, $350 in cash and i target gift card. >> boy, you talk about insult to injury. >> right. >> next on "abc7 news at 9." >> what better way to leave a legacy than to save someone's life. >> her son's death saved this child's life. next, the other connections ♪ we're about to show you an incredibly low fare. like all our fares, you get two free bags and zero change fees. because what's the point of an incredibly low fare if you're just going to stack fees on top of it? our sale fares have nothing up their sleeves. book them now a

david kerley is there. good morning. david. >> reporter: what a trip it's been if would have been great to get here quicker. used to going 17,500 miles an hour but this airplane doesn't do quite that so took us some time. >> reporter: several years ago he let me get inside this soyuz capsule in houston. it is very tight in there. that's why he was so happy when they got on the ground in kazakhstan. you heard him talking about breathing in the frigid air. everyone in heavy coats and he said what's wrong with the air. a record 340 days in space, the longest long duration space night for an american and now for scott kelly, a battery of medical tests comparing him to his twin brother, mark, a former astronaut. mark's been the baseline on earth for those 340 days, now we learn about bone density loss, muscle loss, radiation effects, eyesight, all these things that may have happened to scott during this long duration flight. >> it's the latest achievement in our nation ae 's space program. it's in our dna of our country to ex