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her sister latifa wilson was wounded. police say he ran off and tossed the weapon, triggering a manhunt. the victim's mother blames bart, saying they need to increase security. >> where was the police? why was my baby -- y'all said you was going to have police on the platform. >> we had officers on the station. he'd have to be standing right next to the individual. >> reporter: bart police are looking for the motive. they don't know if this was racially motivated. the sheriff's department says cowell has been arrested for a number of crimes. he was released after serving two years for a robbery in contra costa county. he was released just two months ago. he has two restraining orders against him as well. many riders say they do not feel safe on bart. there was another stabbing incident in april, where two people survived being stabbed at the coliseum station. bart right now has a lot of questions they have to answer about safety. at 9:00 this morning there will be a supervisor committee meeting to discuss security protoco
her sister latifa wilson was wounded. police say he ran off and tossed the weapon, triggering a manhunt. the victim's mother blames bart, saying they need to increase security. >> where was the police? why was my baby -- y'all said you was going to have police on the platform. >> we had officers on the station. he'd have to be standing right next to the individual. >> reporter: bart police are looking for the motive. they don't know if this was racially motivated. the...
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he's accused of stabbing two women, sisters latifa wilson and nia wilson.ia died from her stab wounds. police say the attack appears random. they have not found a motive. the police chief says the killer just surprised his victims from behind. >> it happened at the snap of the fingers, at the drop of a pen. that quick. the officers were in the station, and as soon as they were notified, they reacted. and they responded very, very quickly. but other than being right next to where the incident occurred, still not sure it could have been prevented. >> cowell has a criminal history, according to our media partner, it includes a restraining order from kaiser hospital where he's accused of threatening to kill an employee. he's also served time for robbery. he's now in the alameda county skral. the b.a.r.t. police chief said in his 30 years of experience, this is probably the most vicious attack he has ever seen. reporting live in oakland, amy hollyfield, abc 7 news. >> amy, thank you. that victim so beautiful, i feel so sorry for her family. her sister saying, qu
he's accused of stabbing two women, sisters latifa wilson and nia wilson.ia died from her stab wounds. police say the attack appears random. they have not found a motive. the police chief says the killer just surprised his victims from behind. >> it happened at the snap of the fingers, at the drop of a pen. that quick. the officers were in the station, and as soon as they were notified, they reacted. and they responded very, very quickly. but other than being right next to where the...
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we also know from latifa wilson earlier this week, she saw him wipe the blade off after stabbing her sister and her. live in oakland, melanie woodrow. >>> the death of nia wilson revived a social media movement that started three years ago to raise awareness for black female victims of violence. >> kristen sze is here with more on that. >> the movement is called say her name. the african-american foreign policy movement launched it to give attention to women who are black -- the demand for justice won't be forgotten. in the past few days, the hashtag, and the name nia wilson are trending. the asian-american feminit collected tweets, we are outraged at the bra it will murder of nia wilson and stand in solidarity with all communities plagued by white supremacists. pictures of nia and her sister, along with the hashtags, say her name, and protect black women. celebrities are also speaking up, actress rose mcgowan, a central figure in the me too movement, indoctrinated hate is a deadly weapon. busy philips write, i will stand with my sisters, i will stand up and scream, i will demand jus
we also know from latifa wilson earlier this week, she saw him wipe the blade off after stabbing her sister and her. live in oakland, melanie woodrow. >>> the death of nia wilson revived a social media movement that started three years ago to raise awareness for black female victims of violence. >> kristen sze is here with more on that. >> the movement is called say her name. the african-american foreign policy movement launched it to give attention to women who are black...
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her sister latifa wilson was wounded. he's described as a transient with a violent past. he's been arrested for a multitude of crimes from burglary to assault, weapons and drug charges, even for shooting into a dwelling. in october 2016 he began serving a sentence for a robbery in contra costa county and was released in may of 2018. he also has two restraining orders against him, one from a woman in concord and another from kaiser permanente. police say race does not appear to be a factor but it's still a possibility. >> while we don't have any facts that suggest he's connected with a white supremecist group, we'll explore all options and all possibilities. >> protesters packed the bart station last night to demand justice for the girls. >> no justice, no peace! >> crowds held signs and raised voices at the growing memorial. >> this man just came and did all this to my baby. my baby. my baby. she didn't deserve this. >> the memorial moved to downtown and police say about a thousand people were part of the march. some joined in a demonstration organized to counter a white
her sister latifa wilson was wounded. he's described as a transient with a violent past. he's been arrested for a multitude of crimes from burglary to assault, weapons and drug charges, even for shooting into a dwelling. in october 2016 he began serving a sentence for a robbery in contra costa county and was released in may of 2018. he also has two restraining orders against him, one from a woman in concord and another from kaiser permanente. police say race does not appear to be a factor but...
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but they may ask for attempted murder for the other attack on nia wilson's sister, latifa. here in oakland, te (vicki) (vicki) (vicki) (vicki) thanks terisa. and we have team coverage tonight on this investigation. (grant) we are learning more about the suspect tonight john lee cowell grew up in contra costa county... and prosecutors there are very familiar with him. kron 4's dan kerman is live in martinez with the latest. neighbors say john cowell grew up in this home in concord, and then lived here off and on as a adultsot carol kincaid/cowell's neighbor neighbor carol kincaid says when she heard of cowell's arrest for murder she was not surprised.sottrouble is an understatement alonso/cc county da's office the da's office in contra costa county has brought cowell up on charges at least 6 times.following a 2009 assault he plead no contest to 2 counts of batteryin 2013 he plead no contest again to batteryin 2015 he plead no contest to being under the influence of an illegal substanceand then in 2016 he was charged with petty theft, illegal possession of teargas, possession
but they may ask for attempted murder for the other attack on nia wilson's sister, latifa. here in oakland, te (vicki) (vicki) (vicki) (vicki) thanks terisa. and we have team coverage tonight on this investigation. (grant) we are learning more about the suspect tonight john lee cowell grew up in contra costa county... and prosecutors there are very familiar with him. kron 4's dan kerman is live in martinez with the latest. neighbors say john cowell grew up in this home in concord, and then...
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wilson an oakland bart platform is back in the courtroom today. john cowell was charged with murder and attempted murder for allegedly stabbing her sister latifa who survived the attack. it occurred sunday night in oakland. cal has a long rap sheet. he was on parole at the time of the stabbing. later today john cowell will be in a dublin courtroom facing charges for a parole violation. >>> prosecutors have charged a stabbing suspect with murder after the victim died from an infected stab wound. the attack occurred last week at the pleasant hill bart station. police say the 20-year old attacked a 51-year old man with a knife during an argument. he was stabbed on his knee and later found dead at his home in pittsburgh when the wound became infected. he was one of three people who died after at occasions at bart last week. another victim was 47-year old don stevens who was punched at the tion on saturday. he hit his head on the platform and died from injuries. police still searching for his attacker. >>> time is 5:08. police arrested two men in a coin store burglary and looking for two other suspects. police arrested a 25-year old man of los angeles
wilson an oakland bart platform is back in the courtroom today. john cowell was charged with murder and attempted murder for allegedly stabbing her sister latifa who survived the attack. it occurred sunday night in oakland. cal has a long rap sheet. he was on parole at the time of the stabbing. later today john cowell will be in a dublin courtroom facing charges for a parole violation. >>> prosecutors have charged a stabbing suspect with murder after the victim died from an infected...