san jose police chief garcia said that officer michael katherman should be remembered as an exceptional officer. >> it is a very difficult day. it is the day, a combination of a day to mourn but his life is also something to celebrate. not only was he an exceptional police officer but he was a better man. i hope that we can leave family, friends and the community today with a sense of who died for their community today. >> they learn about officer katherman in a 2 1/2 hour service that will begin in a few moments. chief garcia emphasized san jose is covered with the help of officers and other sheriff deputies from around the region so that the colleagues of officer katherman can be here at s.a.p. center to pay their respects. we are at s.a.p. center in downtown san jose for abc7 news. >> david, thank you, you may have seen the sky 7 video of all of the officers lining up. i am told there are 400 police officers who ride motorcycles who have come from the bay area and across the country to pay tribute today. >> that is very fitting as he was a motorcycle officer himself in an unfortunate

the beginning of the planning for the lived and the family of officer michael katherman. we have seen fellow san jose police officer stop and take a moment of reflection in r memorial. it has been a difficult time for the department dealing with the deaths of the 11 contrary veteran of the force. officer michael katherman was killed in an ondoubt traffic collision on tuesday while on the motorcycle. the 34-year-old was a san jose native and a recent graduate came to the memorial this morning from his alma mater. >> wanted to represent him, from the high school, valley christian in san jose...a couple of my teachers knew him and staff members. i thought i should pay my respects. >> officer michael katherman lived with his wife and two children in hollister. the route of the procession has not been released. the funeral is planned with no word on where and when the funeral will take place but the service for the last san jose police officer to die in the dine of duty was hemmed at s.a.p. center in downtown. the san jose police officers association is accepting donations for

we will have coverage of the officer michael katherman's funeral at 11 a.m., back to breaking news of a house fire this morning in the east bay, jessica was flow has new days on how this started. what have you learned? >> this is a difficult fire to put out. it is because there was so of stuff inside the house the we j just returned the flames started in a tree between two homes. we are talking about this house fire in fremont it took firefighters an hour to battle a small home. this is video we got an hour ago and we have learned the other home was spared so it is only one house that. with up in flames and now, the firefighters are on the general. >> very difficult to the fires to have access to the building and there is stuff everywhere from the outside and inside, and we had access issues. >> firefighters saying it was difficult to get inside and mentioning that there was plywood inside and outside the home the someone lived there but was not home want fire start asked they are now looking for the home owner this morning. unfortunately, nine pet cats died

center and that is the site of the people service for officer michael katherman. expect streets in the area at the s.a.p. center with the procession at los gatos at 9:45 arriving at sap and 10:30. that will affect traffic. we have slow traffic from tracy. it is typical. an accident in pleasanton area. and this accident southbound 680 in the have dade. pleasanton, also, in the center divide and left lane. i have a bit of a backup with a 10-men delay. >> happening today lt. governor is going to deliver the keynote address at the business summit in oakland. california looks for potential vote on legalizing marijuana in november 3,000 people from 16 countries will descend here for the summit. he is a key supporter of the legalization and advocate for the benefits of the marijuana industry. >> ikea has a push for a third store despite mounting opposition. they are working on a public relations campaign to win public approval. some family dublin is not a if fit for the store. the company said a new ikea would bring in 350 jobs and generate tax revenue for the city and s

officer michael katherman was sworn in on july 2005 and earned the accident's outstanding police duty award in 2009. his memorial starts at 11 a.m. >> thank you, officer michael katherman's body will bees sorted by a large motorcade from fisher chapel in leg leg to the s.a.p. center and will travel up santa cruz avenue and over to south montgomery street and s.a.p. center. >> we will stream the process at 9:45 at abc7news.com and on the news app, we will have coverage of officer michael katherman's funeral on abc news at 11:00. >> you are looking at one of two men questioned in connection to a bomb scare in brussels. police say this man arrested near a popular shopping mall, claimed to have been outfitted with a bomb. officers shut down a huge section of the city as a result, but it items out the bomb belts with actually filled with cookies and salt. police say the suspect has a criminal record and history of psychiatric problems. police are questioning a man would drove the suspect to the ma'am. belgium has been on edge since the deadly attack in march that left 32 people dead. >> ha

officer michael katherman died. thousands have been seated for his memorial service. we will be carrying it live. good morning everyone. thank you for joining us. i'm scott mcgrew. >> and i'm chris sanchez. we'll take you to that service as soon as it begins, but what you're looking at right now some of the photos and remembrances contributed by his family, by the members of the police force that he was part of for 11 years. and law enforcement officers from across the bay area and the state are all there watching this slide show and paying tribute to michael katherman struck by a minivan while on his patrol motorcycle. >> the procession moved to the s.a.p. center from los gatos. here's a live look outside. you can see the police cars and motorcycles that have been parked out there as we wait for this funeral to begin. again, the procession took about 45 minutes going from los gatos up to the s.a.p. center for the funeral. >> again, it is being held at the s.a.p. center because that is the place where so many law enforcement officers gather to pay their respect. bob r

michael katherman was that hero performing his noble duty to serve and protect until his last momentsasked our residents to join in sending out our prayers and thoughts to mike's wife, his sons, his family and friends, and this in their time of grief." the driver of the minivan is cooperating with the police, and has not been arrested, alcohol and drugs have been ruled out. >>> the time is 5:08 am. >>> this morning we learned that the wife of the gunman in the terror attack at the gay nightclub may be facing charges, looking at what that young man's life -- wife may have known before the shooting at the pulse nightclub. the fbi is reportedly investigating whether the gunman may have had a secret gay life. our reporter has the latest from orlando.>> reporter: good morning. fbi sources tell fox news that investigators have ceased two of the phones from omar mateen and they have access them. >> it appears it was a case of self radicalization, not a terror directed attack, morro bay terror inspired attack. he does not appear to have been part of a group or cell. >> reporter: the fbi is lo

of hours, thousands of people are coming together to say goodbye to san jose police officer michael katherman, an emotional day for the city of san jose and the bay area community. the funeral will begin this morning at the s.a.p. center. katherman was an 11-year veteran of the department killed last week while residing his motorcycle, when he pulled over a speeding car, hit by a van. >> our officers are out there taking an extraordinary risk every day to keep our community safe and serving us. we need to honor them when they spend their final moments in that service. >> officer katherman, who worked in the capacity of comforting families who had lost loved ones, also leaves behind a wife and two young children. our very own bob redell is at the s.a.p. center and will have a live report coming up in 25 minutes. >>> it is 6:32. starting today, bay area drivers will see a very visible reminder of the efforts to recall a judge at the center of a stanford small case. "today in the bay'"''s" kris sanchez has more. >> reporter: this is a very visible reminder of that outreach, laura. you don't have

the police and michael katherman's family wanted a celebration of his life. and it was, but one mixed with heartache. the sap center memorial for 34-year-old michael katherman was filled with officers and the public, all sharing a goodbye and a thank you. >> i'd like to think that we're not here to remember one tragic day but rather the life of a man that touched so many people. >> reporter: fellow officers told upbeat stories of katherman's numerous skills. he was known as the cat man. >> he always made jokes. i'm built for torque and power. >> reporter: his father praised his son's dedication. >> april and the boys, all in. basketball all in. riding motorcycles, all in music, all in. his passion for protecting and defending the citizens of san jose, totally all in. >> reporter: another moving moment, katherman himself in a police academy video recalling how his mom stopped him from enlisting in the army. >> and my mom started crying. so the recruiters were like, well, maybe we should come back later. so they left. >> reporter: the most emotional moments cam

once again michael katherman. the widow of michael johnson is helping the family deal with this. from the location there were officers on guard throughout the night making sure, a symbolic gesture, we have few and we are here for you. a change of shift officers came to stay around the clock. we will carry the broadcast for you on our website. there is nothing like the pageantry of the police officer funeral. the summer event. >> is the funeral procession makes its way on winchester laborde -- boulevard, and to the sap center. you mentioned officer johnson who was killed last year. officer michael katherman helped the family. he was vice president of the club which is specially trained officers to help families deal with the death of a police officer. and now we are seeing michael katherman being laid to rest. the memorial will take place at the sap center. he will stream live on our website and kron4 mobile app. we will continue to follow the procession and have more as we continue. >>> welcome back. a live look as we go to los gatos to see the funeral procession making its way t

michael katherman died in a crash yesterday while on duty. betty yu is at police headquarters. people told you this hits close to home? >> reporter: that's right. that is because many of the people who have been stopping by this memorial to bring flowers and candles candles and leave messages are wives of officers or relatives of officers and they know how dangerous a police officer's job is. >> reporter: you could see sadness and heart ache on the faces of fellow officers who brought flowers. and on the faces of families who leaned on each other. >> a tragedy. it is the worse fear. >> reporter: she fought back tears standing at michael katherman's memorial. her husband worked with him for a decade at the san jose police department. she also has two boys, one is also 10-years-old. >> i told him we lost -- daddy lost a friend and the city lost a hero. [ indiscernible ] >> reporter: fellow officers say he loved riding on and off the job and spending time with family. >> everybody that knew him knew he was an outdoor'sman. a man of faith -- outdoor's man. a man of faith and a fami

the chief announced last night the officer had died. 34-year-old officer michael katherman wascied ifdent. he is survived by his wife and two school-aged children. the chief said katherman was driving north on the motorcycle on 10th and a van town left in front of him. he crashed into the van and died at the hospital. this is the second officer delegate in just over a year at the san jose lived. the chief said that his officers are going through a rough time. >> right now it is time for the officers to reflect on the job they do, why they do it, and think of mike's sacrifice and what he did for the community and live up to the sacrifice each day they come to work. >> look at this touching scene, officers and firefighters from across the south bay held a vigil at the hospital. they escorted katherman's body to the medical examiner. the driver of the van cooperated with investigators and do not think that alcohol or drews played a role. >> our coverage of the story continues online and the abc news app. >> another terrible story unfolding in the orlando area. rescue personnel are at day

shoulder, wearing white gloves and standing at attention for hours, all in honor of officer michael kathermanho was killed 1 week ago today. he was on routine patrol on his motorcycle when a minivan turned into his path. he graduated in valley christian high and attended college in redding. he was an 11-year veteran and won a outstanding police duty award in 2009 and served as director of the police board. >> everybody that knew him knew he was an outdoorsman, a man of faith and 100% a family man that took care of his wife and two boys. >> reporter: the public is invited to stand along the funeral procession route which starts at 9:45 this morning at darling and fischer chapel at los gatos boulevard. the ceremony will begin at 11:00, and kpix will carry the 2.5 hour ceremony live. if you are planning to attend, you are underneathed to use public transportation. kiet do, kpix 5. >>> in southern california, crews are little bay -- battling wildfires in hot and dry conditions. two wildfires in the san gabriel mountains have burned 4500 acres with no containment. people have been evacuated in the

across the bay area and the state are all there watching this slide show and paying tribute to michael katherman struck by a minivan while on his patrol motorcycle. >> the procession moved to the s.a.p. center from los gatos. here's a live look outside. you can see the police cars and motorcycles that have been parked out there as we wait for this funeral to begin. again, the procession took about 45 minutes going from los gatos up to the s.a.p. center for the funeral. >> again, it is being held at the s.a.p. center because that is the place where so many law enforcement officers gather to pay their respect.

you can see there is a memorial that continues to grow for officer michael katherman. people leaving flowers and candles. here are some pictures of the officer. he is being described as a devoted family man and a loving husband and father to two young boys. michael katherman volunteered his time with the chaplaincy program and the keith kelly club. an organization that helps officers and their families in times of need. he loved his job and fellow officers. they described him as someone they could count on. >> i just think of always seeing him with his partner. all the time. and always on the bike. if he wasn't on a bike he had his motor gear on. >> reporter: most recently, cappleman participated in the 2016 police unity tour. this is video of katherman of the ride from new jersey to washington dc that ended at the national enforcement officers memorial. katherman is seen participating in the candlelight vigil for fallen officers. his name will now be etched on that same memorial. plans are being made for his funeral and how the department plans on honoring him. >>> fa

center to pay their last respects to michael katherman. more than 1,000 police officers are expected to be here. some coming from around the state. no parking signs up on the streets surrounding the s.a.p. center tonight. inside, workers are putting the final touches on the auditorium. san jose is preparing for its celebration of life for motorcycle officer michael katherman. >> our officers who are out there on the front lines taking extraordinary risks for us every day to keep our communities safe and to serve us. we need to honor them when they spend their final moments in that service. >> reporter: katherman continues to be honored for that service with this growing memorial in front of police headquarters. a memorial that drew his grandparents here tonight who told me off-camera the 11-year police veteran was a perfect grandson who loved god, family, and his country. >> he lost his life for that. i guess that's the san jose police, that's what they've got to go through in life. >> reporter: the san jose police air support unit was see

what you're looking at now is live pictures of a procession for officer michael katherman about to getnder way this evening near the regional medical center in san jose. we presume they will soon be taking the hearse of the officer to the coroner's office about a 10 to 15-minute drive. this is a long line of san jose police cars and san jose fire department vehicles at mckee and jackson near the regional medical center where they expect to take the hearse over to the coroner's office. 34-year-old michael katherman, an 11-year veteran of the force, he leaves behind a wife and two sons. ♪ >> steve: from studio 6b in rockefeller center in the heart of new york city, it's "the tonight show starring jimmy fallon." tonight, join jimmy and his guests -- don rile

. >> we will tell you about the procession planned for today for michael katherman who leaves behind a wife and two children. >>> a failing grade for san francisco. and how it treats small businesses.

the 34-year-old officer michael katherman looks behind a wife and two sons.r of the minivan is cooperating with the investigation. >> florida officials are hoping for the best in the sent for a two-year-old boy who was dragged by an alligator into the water near disney. four gators have been taken from the lake near the resort this morning, and no sign of human attack. all the warriors will announce the aprils of the center m.r.i. on the injured left knee in cleveland tomorrow night ahead of game 6. >> five, breezy today and our cool of the day this week with temperatures 5-15 below average, and i am tracking showers, and even some thunderstorms coming up in the seven-day forecast. >> following the help day commute we have reports of some sorted of a semi truck overturned on the altamont pass, westbound, 580, after 205. we are awaiting to hear details. >> look at this ancient bit of butter that was found in a peat bogg in ireland and it is abowed bout 2,000 years old. it is still edible. >> you her the stories of prisoner making licenses plate while they do t

. >> we will tell you about the procession planned for today for michael katherman who leaves behind a wife and two children. >>> a failing grade for san francisco. and how it treats small businesses. the one area where the city gets a grade of f and people st. pete changes need to be changed. >>> we are looking at a commute where traffic is doing okay. if you are driving on 80 westbound we will tell you about that, coming up. >>> it's not much but there is reports from west petaluma up through santa rosa and windsor of light rain. >>> ready for basketball? today is the anniversary of the golden state warriors 2015 nba title in the they have chance to repeat tonight under the same circumstances. it is game 6 tonight in cleveland last year was game 6 in cleveland where the warriors celebrated the teams first nba championship in 40 years. tonight, the warriors will need to do it without andrew bogut. he is out because of bone bruises in his left knee. draymond green is back after a one-game suspension. game starts at 6:00 tonight. >>> oracle arena will be filled with fans even though t

michael katherman was killed in a crash last week. thousands of people are expected to attend toy's event. bob redell joins us where the funeral will take place. bob, no doubt an extremely emotional day for this community. >> reporter: correct, good morning to you, sam. hundreds of law enforcement, not only from the bay area but throughout the state, are expected here at the s.a.p. center later this morning to join their brothers and sisters with the san jose police department in order to remember and honor officer michael katherman of the san jose police department. he was an 11-year of me that force, most recently as a motorcycle patrol officer. he was killed last week on his police motorcycle during a collision with a van while trying to pull over a speeding car. >> our officers out there on the front lines, taking extraordinary risks for us every day to keep our community safe and to serve us, we need to honor them when they spend their final moments in that service. >> reporter: that's the sound of the san jose police air support

thousands are expected to attend the memorial service for michael katherman, being held at sap center in san jose. you will find dela vega was more on the service plan for later today. >> reporter: good morning, there will be a procession from the funeral home this morning, set to leave at 9:45 am. they will arrive here at the sap center around 10:30 am. there'll the road closures, autumn street is expected to be closed, make sure you know there will be congestion around here. this is all for officer michael katherman, he was a motorcycle officer with the san jose flea's department for 11 years and he died last tuesday in a crash while on duty leaving behind a wife and 2 young sons. officers from around the country are expected to attend this public memorial service, a number of people will be speaking in eulogizing him including the police chief, fellow officers and friends and family. onstage a police motorcycle and his personal motorcycle. leading up to the state people have been paying respects in front of the police to -- police department were there's a memorial for him. his par

at 10th and horning tuesday afternoon, san jose police officer michael katherman was on his motorcycle when a minivan turned in front of him. the 34-year-old crashed into it and later died at the hospital. >> he's bleeding bad. he's hurt. not moving. >> reporter: cement driver dan sullivan was in the area when the accident happened and rushed to officer katherman's side. another good samaritan performed cpr as sullivan assisted. >> when you see a police officer down, not a pretty sight. anybody down but when you see a police officer in the line of duty, something i'll never forget. >> reporter: officer katherman was the 13th sjpd officer to die in the line of duty. >> when i saw the collision and saw the police officer bike d n down, i was out of my truck in two seconds. >> reporter: sky7 hd was overhead today as officer katherman, casket was transferred from the santa clara county medical exam innerer's office to his family to be taken to a funeral home in los gaut toesz. along the way, ire fighters and first responders paid their respects to a man who dedicated his life to serving ot

officer michael katherman was an 11-year veteran of the force. he was on patrol tuesday when a minivan crashed into his motorcycle killing him. he is the second motorcycle officer in san francisco. jpd history to be killed while on duty. katherman was 34 years old. he leaves behind a wife and two young boys. >>> new at noon, a san francisco city leader is introducing a carrot and stick approach to rein in excessive force by the police department. kiet do reports. >> reporter: on the steps of san francisco city hall, supervisor john avalos has a bold plan to light a $200 million fire under san francisco police to spark reform. what is it about money that gets people's attention? >> money is the ability to carry out work. if you don't get funding in your budget to pay officers, then you cannot pay officers. >> reporter: sfpd has come under public pressure after a series of officer involved fatal shootings one of which involved a man who officers shot and killed second after arriving on the scene. avalos along with a half dozen community activist gr

hundreds of fellow officers are expected to attend the memorial honoring motorcycle officer michael katherman, killed in a crash last week. >> bob redell is live with more. we've seen a lot of emotion and gravity for today's ceremony. good morning. >> reporter: good morning, sam and laura. members of law enforcement, bait ar the bay area and throughout the state, are expected here to join their brothers and sisters with the san jose police department to honor michael katherman, a veteran of the force. he was killed while trying to speed over a speeding car. at a memorial outside police headquarters, his grandparents told us off camera last night that he was, quote, the perfect grandson who loved god, his country, and his family, that includes his wife and two young children. here is the mayor. >> our officers on the front lines are taking extraordinary risks for us every day to keep our community safe and to serve us. we need to honor them when they spend their final moments in that service. >> reporter: this is video of the san jose air support unit. it will fly over today. the sheriff's off

. >> it was a touching tribute as family, friends and members of the commune remembered michael katherman was a motorcycle officer. he died last week after colliding with a minivan. he had been with the police department seven years. >> reporter: the procession to bring michael katherman's body lasted a full 10 minutes in. autumn street lined with officers from departments from around the state saluting their fallen comrade. >> mike's life is also something to celebrate. not only was he an exceptional police officer, but he was a bertman. >> he was a shining example of what it looks like to be a man of character. >> reporter: inside the venue, speakers took to the stage telling story of a man with a zeal for life and service who decided to join the force. his college roommate says his pursuit of policing started with a prank. >> we decided instead of filing a complaint, we would decide to tp the entire campus. childish, probably, but this is where our bond of friendship formed. >> reporter: and it led to his wife, april, and two sons followed. he had grown from college median, to police r

michael katherman was killed last week.rvice is at the sap center is open to the public. it starts at 11 am. it will follow the funeral procession. >>> a new person is now in charge of the police department. david downing will be serving as the acting assistant chief as the city launches its nationwide search for a permanent police chief. the department has lost 3 chiefs in the last week. >>> firefighters are working on for massive wildfires burning in california right now. one near the us-mexico border. another in santa barbara county. to fast-moving wildfires breaking out in the angeles national forest yesterday. firefighters say it may merge and one fires. -- one fire. >>> now with traffic. >> it's not too bad. and checking in on the bridges. i see a backup on the bay bridge. it's picking up. let's start with the bridges. you can see the bay bridge approach is heavy. it is crowded. the backup stretches to west grant. no problems on 580. highway 24. you will have to sit in this once you get to the bay bridge toll plaza. t

you see a flag going up in honor of police officer michael katherman. you will see the profession leaving and heading out to san hoe aas the firefighters and police officers are paying tribute to the memorial will be at sap and we're there. we will hear from her in a moment. welcome to the news cast. and welcome this morning. >> nice to be here. >> and 11 years on the force protecting the citizens of san jose. >> as the case for a lot of officer funerals a lot of police officers not only from san jose but from all over the country. the doors will open for a public memorial for the police officer mike katherman. >> he was that motorcycle officer killed in the crash. he was on duty at the time, thousands and as you said officers from across the state, they are expected to attend. and we're live at the site of the event there at the center with a look at what is going on in preparation for today's memorial service. >> mike in the last hour we have seen a lot of activity here, police are staging as well as firefighters getting ready for the service. you can

the sense of loss was evident at the service. >> reporter: the procession to bring michael katherman's body lasted a full 10 minutes. autumn street lined with officers from departments from around the state, standing and saluting. at the intersection a large american flag hosted by the san jose fire department. >> mike's life is also something to celebrate. he was an exceptional police officer, and he was a better man. >> he was a shining example of what it looks like to be a man of character. >> reporter: inside the venue, speakers took to the stage telling stories of a man with a zeal for life and service who decided to join the force. a college roommate says michael katherman's pursuit of policing started with a campus prank. >> we decided instead of filing a complaint we would decide to tp the entire campus. childish, junior high boyish, probably. but this is where our bond of friendship formed. >> reporter: it's also where the pull of love led to his wife, april. two sons josh and jason followed. katherman had grown from college median to police recruit, to family man, mentor. >>

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every night put oug lives on the line never knowing how your day is going to go. >> reporter: michael katherman, age 34, end of watch june 14, 2016. vic lee, abc 7 news. >>> people nationwide are sharing their condolences by posting this photo of officer katherman on social media. you can find the photo on our abc 7 news facebook page or on twitter on instagram. >>> to the warriors now, the dubs are one win away from a second straight nba championship. if they are going to repeat, though, they will have to do so without center andrew bogut. the team announced today that bogut will miss the remainder of the playoffs with a knee injury. he suffered the bone bruise in game five. you saw the moment right there. that's an injury slightly less severe than a fracture. bogut won't need surgery and should be ready to go by the start of next season. >>> the rest of the team hit the hardwood today in cleveland ahead of tomorrow night as game. forward draymond green will be back in action of the league suspended him for game five. >> you know, i owe it to my teammates to come back and give all that i have,

the cement driver was in the area when it happened and rushed to the officer michael katherman's side. another good samaritan performed c.p.r. >> you see a police officer down ...not pretty. anyone down, but when you see a police officer in the line of duty, something i will never forget. >> officer katherman was the 13 13th san jose police officer to die in the line of duty. >> firefighters are containing a fast-moving brushfire in san mateo county. this is new video just in to the newsroom this morning, which has grown to 1,400 acres since it sparked wednesday. this is in the national forest. the planes spread with the help of strong winds in the area, and firefighters still have zero percent containment on this. highway we oh near santa barbara is shut down and 140 homes and rams are threatened so far, with no injuries reported. >> there is going to be no relief for the firefighters or the folks. i wanted to show you this heat advisory for monday with highs hitting 100 to 110 and that is some of heat that is coming our way over the weekend. until that time waking up to remain withe

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even if they didn't know officer michael katherman. sap center was filled with his academy classmates from 2005 who dubbed him the cat-man. there were friends along with his wife april and josh and jason, his two sons. eddie garcia, police chief, put in perspective the life of an officer who was dedicated to serving the community and supporting his family. >> mike, at 5'8"5'9", could actually dunk. he could do great impersonations. i understand that he did a great chris farley and a kermit the frog but i hear that his best was a retired sergeant kang lee. >> his father tom expressed how much his son loved putting on the police uniform because it allowed him to help others. >> mike was a passionate person. his passion for god, his passion for his family, his passion for sports, his passion to be a service to help others and all on the way to make people laugh and smile. >> tears flowed as the childhood friend read letters from his sons, expressing how much they miss him and will remember the good times including dirt biking and camping.

. >>> michael katherman was remembered at the sap center. remembered as an outstanding officer. a devout christian and a dedicated family guy. he was 34 years old when he died last week after his motorcycle collided with a minivan while he was patrolling the streets of san jose. his casket had a motorcycle escort as it left the funeral home this morning. a solemn ceremony in san jose. people speaking today noting how he lived life with an infectious passion. he loved sports and doing impressions and serving his community. he was laid to rest in gilroy. >>> sheriff's deputies are praising the actions of neighbors who likely saved the life of a woman who was under attack. the ex-boyfriend stabbed her with pruning shears. neighbors went and jumped over the fence to tackle him to the ground. another neighbor called 911. he is in jail facing charges of attempted murder. >>> today we learned the orlando nightclub shooter had plans to visit san francisco. >> he bought tickets for him and his wife and his child for a trip in july. investigators say they do not know why. >>> we know the

. ♪ ♪ a touching moving motherial service for michael katherman who died in a motorcycle accident in line of duty last week. officers lined the streets of san jose saluting as the hearst carrying officer katherman as it headed to the memorial passed. >>> the service for michael katherman was full of tears and laughter. abc 7 news reporter david louie has more on the service and the people who honored the fallen officer. >> reporter: on the outside, a solemn procession. starting from the funeral home in los gatos and winding to downtown san jose. officers from law enforcement agencies across the region, the state and the nation converged in mourning the loss of a highly regarded san jose police officer. a flag was draped between two fire ladders at the entrance. but inside, the somber mood changed as family, friends and colleagues remembered michael katherman whom members dubbed the kat-man. >> mike at a 5'8", 5'9" could actually dunk. he could do great impersonations. i understand he did a great chris farley and a kermit the frog. but i hear that his best was a retired sergeant kang

the san jose police department honoring the 34-year-old motorcycle officer, michael katherman . he was married with two sons, and his fellow officers say that he loved his family and his job. the crash took his life at north's -- north 10th street, colliding with the minivan turning left in front of him. he was thrown from his bike and crushed. the san jose police chief fought back tears talking about the devastating loss. >> he loved doing his job. he loved his family. it is tragic. you put your uniform on, let's go to work and wanted to see his family when he got off and did not make it.>> the police chief said that a good samaritan gave officer katherman first aid and used his police radio to call for help after the accident, and the exact cause of the crash is being investigated. the driver of the minivan is cooperating, and has not been arrested as alcohol and drugs have been ruled out as a factor in the crash. they called officer katherman a true hero, asking everyone to send thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.>> we will check back later. >>> 6:06 am. >>> anoth

an 11 year veteran of the department, michael katherman was killed on tuesday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with a mayor sam liccardo tweeting that katherman died performing his noble duty to protect and serve. with flags at half staff, school children, firefighters and fellow law enforcement >>: everyday exposure from criminal threats or traffic accidents survive. >> reporter:officer katherman is the 13th san jose police officer to die in the line of duty. in san jose rob fladeboe kron 4 news >> pam:it is a case investigators have tried to crack for years. involving a man dubbed 'the east area rapist'. now they are offering a 50- thousand dollar reward. to find a man. said to have committed almost 200-crimes and the cases involve a lot more than rape. you can see here. the areas hit by the suspect in the bay area. police say he started his rampage here in northern down the state. here is a sketch of the man... who is suspected of at least 12- burglaries throughout the state... in the 1970's and authorities say, the masked and armed rapist... would break into homes while single wom

there was talk that there would be some procession to escort officer michael katherman from the corners office to the funeral home, that may happen in the afternoon but this morning people have been coming here to the police department and they put a motorcycle, just a motorcycle here to represent a memorial to honor the officer. take a look at the show of support. the district attorney from around the bay area police department to offer their condolences they say he loved his family and his job. yesterday afternoon he was riding his motorcycle on north on n. 10th st. when he collided with a minivan that made a left turn in front of him. he was thrown from the bike and taken to the regional medical center where he was pronounced dead. >> it's a horrific event. -- a horrific event. is devastating when we lose one of our own. >> police are still investigating the cause but they say the driver is cooperating. it is especially difficult, they just lost an officer a year ago. to use a set-- was a second officer is devastating for the apartment. it was very-- tragic , so i think it's just imp

officer michael katherman was honored today in a procession. >> vicki: an american flag and carried out by officers. katherman was killed in a crash on tuesday afternoon while patrolling on his motorcycle. fire departments and fellow police lined the streets in salute as they drove by. >> vicki:capitol flags were flown at 34-year-old officer. katherman was an 11-year veteran on the force who is survived by his wife and two children. his memorial will be held tuesday at the s-a-p center in san jose. 11 sedan pulled up and a driver >> vicki:a teacher has been arrested and jailed on suspicion of committing sex crimes with one of his students at palo alto high school. kron four's rob fladeboe why police are praising >> reporter:the victim in this case. was arrested late wednesday and booked on four felony counts including child molestation and sexual battery. police say he was having an on-going private message chat with one of his students here at palo alto high school. last week farrel asked her to help him with some work in his classroom. >> reporter:the encounter ended there. the girl t

officer michael katherman, 34, was struck by a silver minivan while on patrol tuesday afternoon on north 10th street and succumbed to his short time later, police said. >> pam:katherman was in a casket draped with the american flag carried by placed him into a hearse from the santa clara office in san jose just before 1 p.m. >> pam:fifteen police motorcycles led the procession that also included numerous police cars along a route that went down south bascom avenue and >> pam:east hamilton avenue in campbell before continuing south on state highway 17. along the way, many fire trucks and police vehicles blocked traffic as personnel saluted roughly 20-minute darling & fischer chapel of the hills funeral home in los gatos. >> pam:katherman's funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. tuesday at jose. he had been on a department motorcycle while heading up north 10th street, where he was hit by was making a left turn at horning street, police said. >> pam:the minivan driver stayed at the scene, cooperated with investigators and wasn't police. a growing memorial outside filled with flowers, not

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an advisory in effect at 9:45 this morning through the south day for michael katherman's funeral processiono keep that in mind. here's roberta. >>> you know our good buddy, lifetime paul who is -- balance, greg, our photojournalist bringing us this beautiful shot, and we have a few cirrus clouds. temperatures in the santa clara valley, low 60s, and santa rosa, low 50s, a cool spot. the winds out of the west northwest at 4, half moon bay and these winds are variable and will continue to blow today in these different directions at 10 to 20 miles per hour and that will be a good thing and in the north bay as well. when the wind blows, it will mix up the atmosphere and the air mass and we'll have better air quality but until then, a spare the air day. and i will say it's more likely in the east bay with the hottest temperatures and the diablo mountain range with a lot of the particulate matter trapped close to the ground. high, thin clouds last night. did you see them? a delightful sunset. the record heat across southern california and our temperatures in the bay, above average. 104 in fresno a

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will tell you but the public memorial service for officer michael katherman have been later this morning and the impact on traffic. >>> we're live in pleasant hill where police have arrested a man on suspicion of human trafficking. more on this arrest and reaction from neighbors coming up. >>> good morning and thank you for joining us it is tuesday, june 21. >>> i know you want to know about your weather, steve paulson knows. >> if you're inland it is hot, if you're by the coast it is nice. summer in the bank. for some, a teeny bit warmer especially in land, mid-upper 90s, should back off slowly tomorrow, system digging into the northwest. high clouds continue to filter and, a good band rotated in and made for good sunset. inland temps pete for couple days, rebound in a few more days but this should be the warmest day for the next couple. hire clouds coming from the west and southwest and rotating down to southern california. mostly sunny,

michael katherman was a young officer. he was just 34 years old, a husband, a dad, and he was killed in a tragic accident. earlier this morning, police chiefs from all over the south bay showed up at san jose police headquarters to offer their condolences. a memorial of flowers grew throughout the day and fellow officers placed a motorcycle out front at a tribute to katherman. >> the chief's worst nightmare that could ever happen and it's very, very important that all of us band together and show our support. >> everybody wanted him on his team because he would bring in these fresh made chocolate chip cookies and everyone was fighting over 'em. but, um, you know, it's just somebody who really was dc took his job seriously but also was friendly and well liked by everyone. >> officer katherman was a san jose native well known in the community. he lived in hollister with his wife and two young sons. the crash happened while he was on routine patrol yesterday. he was on his motorcycle heading northbound on 10th street near hor

this as we are hearing more from the man who tried to save officer michael katherman's life.is sanchez with the emotional story you'll only see on nbc bay area. >> good morning, sam. it's safe to say this good samaritan is haunted by the fact he was there to offer assistance as he fell but it wasn't enough. you can hear the distress in his voice as he calls for help. >> ambulance right away. >> reporter: that is the voice of dan sullivan who saw the crash happened and immediately jumped to action. he stopped and used the officer's own radio to call the dispatcher for help and started doing cpr. a day later dan sullivan showed up to pay his respects, drop off flowers in honor of officer katherman and find semblance of peace for himself. >> it's been really hard to sleep. when you see something like this tragic and a fallen officer, all they do for all of us, it's tough to take. really tough to take. >> overs katherman was a family man, father of two young children. this is video he, himself, shot of the unity tour in washington, d.c. which is a motorcycle ride to honor fallen