the vehicle police are looking for is a white nissan pathfinder. police say all of the shooting happened outside the banquet hall, not inside. the mass shooting comes one night after another one, friday night, in miami's hip winwood district where seven people were shot, six wounded, one dead. memorial day weekend just getting started, two nights so far, two mass shootings. >> before you go, is the crime scene there still active? >> it is, in fact, still active. it's all taped off. you can see way down the way multiple crime scene placards on the ground for bullet casings, there were so many bullet casings. the two bodies are still in body bags on the sidewalk in front of the hall. benjamin. >> thanks, phil. arthel: for more on the investigation, what police are looking at right now to track down these suspects, let's bring in ted williams, former washington, d.c. police detective, defense attorney and fox news contributor. ted, where does the investigation stand at this point? are police talking to witnesses? what's happening? >> hello, arthel. ye

police say three identified people got out of a white nissan pathfinder armed with assault weapons and handguns and started shooting into the crowd. officials say they believe this was a targeted act of violence. >>> we will bring you updates as we continue this morning. >>> we want to say good morning. it's may 30. i'm liz kreutz. and you are watching abc7 news at 5:00 a.m. live on abc seven, hulu live, and wherever you stream. >>> let's start with a quick look with the weather with lisa argen. >>> today we will see temperatures warm up quickly. we still have the marine layer. low clouds and fog from the paper. at the coast, live doppler 7 from the san mateo coast upward , the fog, but it's pushing through the bay. visibility three mouse in novato. walnut creek is nice and clear. the warm-up is quick near 70 around the bay. 80s inland. still chilly at the coast. only 50s. we will see the breezy winds once again but well into the 90s inland. your 80 around the bay. the hottest date is when we have the heat advisory, tomorrow, the holiday. we will pass along the advisory and excessive h

say the three suspects waited right here outside the venue for 40 minutes inside of a white nissan pathfinder before they started shooting. we're also told there was return fire. police say the shooting was targeted but at this point they can't say who the target was. there is still no word on a motive tonight. according to the gun violence archive, this is the 68th such mass shooting just this month. victor oquendo, abc news, miami. >>> israel's prime minister benjamin netanyahu may be on the brink of losing power after 12 years in office. an ally is joining forces and seeking to form a coalition. he slams them as a leftist danger to israel's security. >>> in oklahoma ceremonies have begun marking today's somber anniversary. 100 years since one of the worst acts of racial violence in this country's history. the 1921 tulsa massacre by some estimates left as many as 300 people dead. marcus moore is there. >> reporter: in tulsa, hundreds gathering in the streets to honor the lives lost and forever changed by the massacre that began here 100 years ago. we met cassandra christopher. >> it's a bla

police are still on the search for that white nissan pathfinder. which would make you believe that there are still several suspects who are out there on the scene. devoun, there are people that described just a horrific situation where there were people who got into regularly hills and were on the way to hospitals after the shooting. besides ambulances they are on the scene taking people to different hospitals there. >> yes, that is correct. i'm actually on my way to the hospital now because a family members. police have told us hospitals in miami date and broward have taken people of our injured in the shooting. again, it was 20 to 25 that were hit by bullets. police are not told us the condition of all of those. but we know at least one is in critical condition. >> devoun, before we let you go. i want to ask you, this is not unfortunately the mass shooting your we are seeing in this area. even that we can. there is a drive by late friday into. saturday what do we know about that incident? >> yes, we know that in that incident one person was kille

we need additional -- >> reporter: police are looking for the three men who jumped out of a nissan pathfinder at this strip mall armed with assault rifles and handguns and fired into the crowd of concert-goers leaving more than 20 injured and two dead. >> as many as you got -- >> reporter: the injured were rushed to several hospitals. chad harris was among the stunned parents. his 19-year-old daughter one of the wounded. >> my daughter ended up getting shot in the middle of this. words can't explain how i feel right now. it's a sad moment. >> this type of gun violence has to stop. every weekend it's the same thing. this is targeted. this is definitely not random. >> reporter: for police it's a worrying reminder that the nation returning to normal from the pandemic means violence like this returns, too. >> it's disheartening, but it's a trend you're seeing around the country. >> reporter: police chief art acevedo warned of a violent summer and urged lawmakers to act. >> we need the federal government and both sides to address this issue because without legislation, without certainty as it rela

watch as they jump out of that white nissan pathfinder, heavily armed with dvi off.s befe rushing in that short time, two people were killed, 20 wounded. more than 100 shell casings were recovered at the scene. police say the crowd outside the venue returned fire. just hours after that video was released, police divers finding that vehicle sub murjed in a canal, saying it was reported stolen earlier this month. the venue had been rented out for a local rapper's album release party. police say the shooting was targeted but still don't have a motive. >> you all killed my kid! you must burn. >> reporter: clayton dillard senior's 26-year-old son, clayton dillardiii, died in the shooting. the heartbroken father interrupting a news conference, demanding justice. threonhursday.in miami. >> we have to be clear about what's happening in miami-dade county. these are acts of domestic terrorism. >> and we see that concern there. victor oquendo joins us from the scene of that shooting. and victor, you've been reporting about police finding the vehicle and the release of that video, but there's al

say they were parked right outside the venue for roughly 40 minutes waiting inside of a white nissan pathfinder before they started shooting. we're also told that there was return fire. police say that this was a targeted shooting but at this point they don't know exactly who the target is so there is no word on a motive. one last note, according to the gun violence archive, this is the 68th such mass shooting just this month. linsey. >> more than two a day. victor, thank you. >>> this memorial day may be the first holiday since the start of the pandemic that many feel is beginning to return to normal. the indy 500 taking place before a packed crowd. more than 135,000, the largest gathering for a sporting event during the pandemic. millions hitting the skies breaking pandemic records and millions more on the road. abc's trevor ault is at new york's laguardia airport. >> the fans are back in the stands. >> reporter: tonight, new signs america is turning the corner. 135,000 fans packed in for the indy 500, the world's largest sporting event since the pandemic began. >> castroneves making a move.

. >> reporter: tonight, police are looking for three men who jumped out of a nissan pathfinder at this armed with assault weapons and handguns firing into the crowd of concert-goers, leaving more than 20 injuries and two dead. >> we will need additional units to respond. >> reporter: the injured were rushed to several hospitals. chad harris among the stunned parents, his 19-year-old daughter one of the wounded. >> my daughter was shot. words can't explain how i feel right now. this is a sad moment. >> this type of gun violence has to stop, every weekend it is the same thing. this is targeted, this is definitely not random. >> reporter: for police it is a worrying reminder than that the nation returning from normal from the pandemic means violence like this returns too. >> it is very disheartening but it is a trend you are seeing around the country. >> reporter: on "face the nation," miami police chief art acevedo warned of a violent summer and urged law makers to act. >> and we need the federal government and both sides to address this issue, because without legislation, without certai

officials say this was a targeted attack, a white nissan pathfinder pulled up in front of the venue. 3 people got out of the vehicle and began firing shots into the crowd before speeding away war hold this man who works as a trauma nurse here in new york says he received the call early this morning that his daughter had been shot. >> don't let it be month. turned out to be mine. and daughter ended up getting shot in the middle of this. i don't even know. words can't explain it all, bill right now. that man says his daughter is in surgery still recovery. >> miami dade. police say this shooting comes amidst a spike in gun violence in the area. it's very disheartening, but it's a trend that you're seeing around the seniors are talking expecting a violent summer and unfortunately miami dade county is not immune to that. it's very difficult to stop a small about lot of individuals who want to go out there and commit murder. police still searching for the gunman. there's a $100,000 reward. >> for information now this shooting comes on the heels of yet another shooting in the miami area. 7

a bit more detail, we are told a white nissan pathfinder pulled up at the location, three people goto be three people with guns who have opened fire at this billiards club in florida. two people have sadly died, more than 20 others injured. we will keep you updated on that. let's move on. efforts are under way to form a new israeli government that could see benjamin netanyahu ousted as prime minister. the opposition leader, yair lapid, has been holding talks with the far—right yamina party, amid signs that a deal could be close. the centrist opposition leader has until wednesday to form a new government, joining with parties from across the political spectrum who oppose mr netanyahu. the long serving prime minister is facing trialforfraud but still emerged with the largest number of seats in march's election. the situation in the democratic republic of congo remains serious but under control, according to the country's president, a week after a devastating volcanic eruption in the east of the country. hundreds of thousands of people fled the city of goma as mount nyiragongo erupted.

officials say this was a targeted attack, a white nissan pathfinder pulled up in front of the venue. 3 people got out of the vehicle and began firing shots into the crowd before speeding away told this man who works as a trauma nurse here in new york says he received the call early this morning that his daughter had been shot. >> don't let it be month. turned out to be mine. and daughter ended up getting shot in the middle of this. i don't even know. words can't explain it all, bill right now. that man says his daughter is in surgery still recovery. >> miami dade. police say this shooting comes amidst a spike in gun violence in the area. it's very disheartening, but it's a trend that you're seeing around the seniors are talking expecting a violent summer and unfortunately miami dade county is not immune to that. it's very difficult to stop a small about lot of individuals who want to go out there and commit murder. police still searching for the gunman. there's a $100,000 reward. >> for information now this shooting comes on the heels of yet another shooting in the miami area. 7 peop

in this mass shooting they were taken to multiple miami area hospitals the vehicle is a white nissan pathfinder very sizable overflow in that particular last night and this mass shooting comes about 24 hours after a friday night early saturday morning mass shooting during the core of miami there is a lot of bars and restaurants seven people were shot one person did die. this is memorial day weekend in miami so far two straight nights of mass shootings and two nights to go. back to you. mike: live on the scene thank you fell. many thanks. >> you must remember the price that was paid for our liberties and the debt of those who paid it. of families left behind. my heart is torn in the communities will never be whole again. mike: president biden speaking to you today who remembered his late son beau who also served in iraq. this weekend the second it will rolling to remember that replaces rolling thunder that was a washington dc tradition since 1988. we will take you live later in show. arlington is back open after only allow family passholders last year. a sea of red white and blue. and more than

. >> reporter: miami-dade police said three people got out of a white nissan pathfinder sunday morning and started shooting indiscriminately at the crowd. they ayused assault rifles and handguns and fled the scene. police say a number of people standing outside at the time, including patrons of a lounge for a private concert was being held. that establishment advertised itself as a hookah lounge. throughout the investigation here, police have used dozens of yellow markings on the ground for shell casings. they brought in canines to assist. we've seen a couple of families come by the scene. one woman said her son and nephew were among the 20 people injured. >> it's my son. my only son. my only child. graduated from college last year, so he's educated. he was going out with his educated cousin to celebrate. they had not made it into the club. they said some guys came -- three guys in hoodies and started shooting. >> reporter: we are expecting a press conference monday morning to get an update on the investigation. >>> texas law enforcement officials said they were able to stop a planned

the mass suspects were if a white nissan pathfinder when they shot into the crowd, killing two and injuring more than 20 others. miami's police chief says more needs to be done to fight rising gun violence. >> the american people deserve greater safety and it starts with the presidential commission getting the criminal justice system back onlined having real consequences for these felons that are carrying these firearms that are not afraid of death but they're afraid of state prison. jillian: one of the victims is in critical condition. we'll continue to follow that the he debate over the covid lab leak continues to grow as the former fda chief says the world need answers about what really happened in wuhan. todd: ashley strohmier joins us with the very latest. >> reporter: the former fda commissioner says the argument for covid originateing in a lab has grown, while the animal source theory is shrinking. >> we've done an exhaustive search for the so-called intermediate host, the animal that could have been a host to the virus before it spread to humans. we've not found the animal. we have

miami hospitals and that we hours this morning the vehicle police are looking for is a white nissan pathfinder this comes just one night after another was from the wynnewood district. seven people shot in a drive-by shooting. one person died. that is the latest from northwest miami-dade county. jon: on capitol hill president biden massive 6 trillion-dollar budget proposal pacing on - - facing pushback the president is taking aim at new election measures passing the state senate in texas where the governor could sign them into law this week we are live from wilmington delaware with more. reporter: texas state republicans want to reshape the way it handles elections process his criticism trying to restrict the right this would be a sweeping piece of legislation from when it comes to early fight voting and also with the absentee ballot and to allow more poll workers to get access it is part of an assault on our democracy we have seen far too often and disproportionately to target black and brown americans but it appears to be split down party lines. >> republicans clearly in texas interrupt the c

police say just after midnight, three suspects pull up in a white nissan pathfinder and started shooting into the crowd. we know someone rushed to the hospital. the suspects are still on the loose. police say they believe this was a targeted attack in some way. just a sad way for people celebrating memorial day weekend or having a nice holiday weekend. we will keep you updated on new details as they become available. >>> good morning. it's me 30. i'm liz kreutz. and you're watching abc7 news at 5:00 a.m. live on abc7, hello live, and wherever you stream. >>> let's get a look at the weather with meteorologist lisa argen. locally, it's going to warm up fast. >> that's right. we will have the very wide range of temperatures. if you are around the bay wondering if you will be sweating it out, we will have a buries and we will have a sea breeze at the coast. 45 degrees spread from the coast to the inland valleys. that's how we do it here. san mateo to the city, we have fog. live doppler 7, the marine layer intact with 51 in the city. 54, oakland. low 50s morgan hill. east bay it's clear. 46,

the masked suspects were in a white nissan pathfinder when they shot into the crowd, killing two, injuringthan 20 others. miami's police chief says more needs to be done to fight rising gun violence. >> the american people deserve greater say. it starts with the presidential commission, getting our criminal justice system back online and having real consequences for these felons that are carrying firearms that are not afraid of death but they are afraid of state prison. todd: one of the victims remains in critical condition. coming up on five minutes after the hour now. the debate over the covid lab leak continues to grow as the form earn fda chief says -- former fda chief says the country deserves answers over what happened in wuhan. >> reporter: the former fda commissioner said the argument for covid originating in a lab has grown while the animal source theory is shrinking. >> we've done an exhaustive search for the animal that could have been the host to the virus before it spread to humans. we haven't found such an animal. we have disproven the food market that was originally implicat

with us any particular leads since this happened, only telling us that, you know, this white nissan pathfinder came up outside the venue, really early sunday morning between 12:00 and 1:00 a.m., after this venue was hosting a private concert, private show where the patrons were standing outside in the parking lot in essentially the strip mall. so these three people essentially got out of the car, used assault rifles and handguns and started shooting indiscriminately at the crowd, which is why police are calling this a targeted attack, those three people then got back in the car and fled the scene. we are expecting them to walk up to this podium behind me at any moment now, hopefully to give further details about what they're learning. investigators did spend all day yesterday on the scene outside of that club/lounge venue. we saw a lot of yellow markings on the ground for dozens and dozens of shell casings and, again, like you said, two people died, about 20 people injured. we know that they were brought to several hospitals in the area and at least two of the wounded are still in critical con

police say a white nissan pathfinder pulled up, three people got out of the car with assault rifles and handguns and started shooting indisc indiscriminately at the crowd. that's why police call it a targeted attack. two people have died. more than 20 others wounded. they ended up at various hospitals in the area. we know at least two injured are in critical condition. yesterday we saw a lot of markings on the ground as investigators worked, seeing a lot of shell casings. canines were brought in. they cleaned up a lot of that. so many questions are yet left unanswered. we did see a couple of families come to the scene yesterday, very upset, one knowing that their son and nephew had been wounded. another family was wondering whether their loved one was among the two dead. we're waiting to see if some of those questions can be answered or when the victims' names will be released. the mayor and police will be there. there's a reward leading to those responsible. there was 1$100,000 donation toward the reward along with $25,000. >> please keep us in touch. >>> today is the 100th anniversary

miami-dade police tell us a white nissan pathfind erroled up in the strip mall, right outside an establishment that is advertised as a billiards club, a private lounge. there was apparently a private show going on. three people stepped out of that car with assault rifles and handguns shooting indiscriminately into the crowd killing two people and injuring at least 20 others brought to area hospitals. right now they are still searching for the suspect. if you can hear the yelling behind me, that is the man who says that he is one of the victim's sons. so it's a very difficult heartbreaking scene as you can imagine with family members and investigators trying to figure out what exactly happened. on scene here, we've been seeing investigators really comb through the entire parking lot area with a lot of markings on the ground where there have been shell casings. they've brought k-9s out here, looking in the parked vehicles in the lot. we have seen through aerial footage from our affiliate local station here what seems to be two people covered on the ground. so jessica, there's a lot still -- a lo

. >> reporter: miami-dade police said three people got out of a white nissan pathfinder sometime after midnight sunday morning and started shooting indiscriminately at the crowd. police say they used assault rifles and handguns. then got back in the car and fled the scene. two people died and more than 20 people were injured. police say a lot of people standing outside at the time included patrons of a lounge where a private concert was being held. that establishment advertises itself as a hookah lounge, billiards club, and banquet hall. we've seen investigators using yellow markings for dozens of shell casings. bringing in canines to assist. we've seen a couple of families come by the scene. one woman said her nephew and son were among the 20 people injured. >> that is my son. my only son. my only child. he's a graduate in college last year so he's educated. he was going out with his educated cousin to just celebrate. they had not made it into the club. they said three guys in hoodies came up and started shooting. for whatever reason. >> reporter: a press conference is expected this m

it was a targeted attack and three shooters who drove up in a white nissan pathfinder started firingo the crowd. police are still looking for them. >>> this memorial day weekend, president biden at his home in wilmington, delaware, today, expected to honor service members to mark the holiday. that's as he juggles new developments from washington and beyond on the fight over voting rights and more. monica alba is at the white house. >> reporter: the president set to deliver remarks at an event this morning where he will honor the memory of his late son who served in iraq and died of brain cancer six years ago today. he is speaking out on another matter first. texas republicans finalized a bill overnight to make voting rules there even more restrictive. the president called the proposed law an assault on democracy that is wrong and unamerican white blasting similar measures in georgia and florida. here in washington, now that senate republicans have blocked an independent january 6 commission, the white house says the president still wants a full investigation into the attack. they hav

can show that, this happens very quickly, but you see three individuals getting out of a white nissan pathfinder the vehicle, police say they fired shots at a crowd standing outside of this establishment, this lounge hosting a private concert and really from the video we're seeing within seconds they are getting back into that car and fleeing the scene. police explained that when they shot at people standing outside that venue the people there shot back at them and so that's why perhaps we were seeing so many markings on the ground yesterday for shell casings outside of that business. in walking about the people who were shot, police say there were 23 in total, two people were killed, three of the injured remain in critical condition right now, three others who were injured have already been released from the hospitals and one of those who was released is only season years old. -- 17 years old. here is the police talking about speaking with the family members now grieving and dealing with the fallout of this incident. >> the mother that yesterday fell down and broke down in front of me that i co

it shows three gunmen getting out of a nissan pathfinder. release party fire local rapper in a banquet hall. the latest from miami. >> reporter: yasmin, good afternoon. police director here, state senator, commissioners, the atf was there. the one piece of information everyone is looking for did not come today which are, where are these three suspects that came in here and tore three lives apart. three died, 23 were shot. there are three that are critically injured. those figures are all what we reported on over the weekend, so there has not been major fluctuation there. the big news today is they did release miami-dade police surveillance video about 25 to 30 seconds long showing the suspects in their car. it appears you can see their license plate. they come out carrying assault rifles, wearing hoods and black outfits, and it is only six seconds, yasmin, between when they leave the vehicle, run to shoot and come back. in that time, including crossfire here, there were more than 100 rounds of ammunition discharged and families now trying to

concert wrapped up, people were gathering outside the venue's doors when police say a white nissan pathfinder pulled up. three people got out of the car with assault rifles and handguns and started shooting into the crowd. the victims were taken to several different hospitals. some by personal vehicles and others by fire rescue. no word yet on the condition of those victims. miami-dade police director coming out to the scene saying, this is a terrible tragedy for the community. calling this a targeted act of violence. this morning, police are still searching for those three people they believe are behind this shooting. the scene still active. eva? ami affiliate, wplg, thanks to you. >>> now to the memorial day weekend travel rush. whether you're flying or driving, you'll have plenty of company. we get more from abc's trevor ault at new york's laguardia airport. good morning to you, trevor. >> reporter: good morning, eva. the memorial day weekend has so far lived up to the hype for travel. we've set multiple pandemic records on the ground and in the air. now, america's not yet fully returned t

patrons were standing outside in the parking lot of what is essentially a strip mall when a white nissan pathfinderhree people got out, started using assault rifles and handguns and started shooting at the crowd indiscriminately in what they call a targeted attack. of course, more than 20 people were injured, shot at. two people died. in checking around the area hospitals where the injured were taken to, at least two are in critical condition still right now. there is a considerable reward for information leading to the arrest of the people responsible for this. that includes $100,000 donation from a miami businessman, marcus lemonis, and also a $25,000 donation from atf miami. this reward continues to grow. really placing a lot of importance on getting to the root of this violence. of course, this has already been a violent weekend with another shooting that happened in the city of miami, so a lot that this community is currently dealing with, john. >> we're waiting for that news conference setting up directly behind you. please keep us posted. natasha chen, thank you for being with us. >> overnig

the victims were standing outside of the billiard hall when this white nissan pathfinder pulled up.nce issue's gotta stop. our homicide teams are out there, they're following up on leads. we're asking for the community's help, and, you know, we're just working it hard and trying to bring justice to the families and put an end to this situation. i mean, this is horrible. carley: you say it was a white nissan pathfinder, that's going to be critical to apprehending these suspects. what are police doing right now to catch these guys? >> right now we're canvassing the area. we're looking at videos from the strip mall. our detectives are out there on the street working with our informants and working with our community members and trying to get tips through our 305-471 opportunities hotline. and at the end of the i day, the detectives do what they do, but it's the community that helps us the most. they're the eyes and ears on the street, and we definitely want to get these murderers off the street. carley: officer ramirez, thank you so much for the latest on this tragedy. keep us posted a

releasing brand-new surveillance footage just hours ago, showing the three suspects exiting a white nissan pathfindere the shooting. miami police chief calling for stricter punishments for criminals to help stop what he calls a scourge of gun violence. >> the american people deserve greater safety, and it starts with the presidential commission getting our system back online and having real consequences for these felons that are not afraid of death, but they are afraid of state prison. a $125,000 award is now being offered for help in finding the suspects. >> arthel: well, vacation destinations are excited to reopen and get back to business. the streets of new york, once again filled with people, however the surge there, highlighted by the shootings earlier this month in times square. has some worry that tourists won't fully come back to the big apple. live in times square with more. david lee. >> good afternoon, arthel. good afternoon from the crossroads of the world, times square peer new york city officials say that tourism accounts for the number four spot when it comes to bringing in money to th

and handguns jumped out of a white nissan pathfinder and opened fire into a crowd of concert-goers. >'re going to need rescues -- >> reporter: at least 20 people were injured, transported to nearby hospitals. two people died at the scene. angelica green said her son was shot in the abdomen. he's in an icu trauma unit in stable condition. >> he called us frantic, telling us he had been shot. that it hurts, it hurts, and he loves us. >> this is a despicable act of gun violence, a cowardly act. >> reporter: while police search for a motive, florida governor ron desantis tweeted that "justice needs to be swift and severe." >> this type of gun violence has to stop. every weekend it's the same thing. this is targeted, this is definitely not random. >> reporter: sunday's incident happened barely a dayrts distri. on "face the nation," miami police chief art acevedo expressed frustration over america's persistent gun violence, urging lawmakers to take action. >> without legislation, without certainty as it relates to holding these criminals accountable, we're never going to get through the sum

some concertgoers were outside when a white nissan pathfinder pulled up.hree unidentified people stepped out with assault rifles and handguns and started shooting into the crowds. we have ed on the line from pleasant valley, new york. good morning. caller: good morning. i'm calling in as i have on the past on your immigration status. we are out of control. new york state right now -- and i hear the people calling from new york -- they don't realize i am upstate new york. host: where is pleasant valley exactly? give us a description of what you think is happening. caller: between albany and new york city. about two hours each way. host: ok. caller: what's happening in this area our schools are being jampacked with the children. i feel for the children but the people who don't see what is going on, the taxpayers are paying for all of this. $233 million budget. two thirds of the people are foreigners whether they are legal or not. the foreclosed homes on our back roads where we live. somebody is financing these people to be taken care of. i saw it happen back

white nissan pathfinder when they shot into the crowd killing two and injuring more than 20 others.rity bill. the lawmakers break quorum and protest. they say the last resort. accusing republicans of trying to silence them. governor greg abbott says he will call for a special summer session to get the bill passed. a racing veteran making history at the indy 500, watch. >> welcome at to the -- that is awesome. jillian: you heard it there 'guys still got it kicking the young guys butt. jillian: with tradition he kissed the bricks at the minneapolis motor speedway and drank a bottle of milk before dumping it on his head. congrats to him. and thousands of bikers ride to honor our veterans at the amvets annual rolling to remember ride after almost getting canceled. the national director joined "fox & friends first" earlier this morning on what the ride means. >> there is so much camaraderie up there. there was a solemn event and so much celebration and very important for people to know they are not alone. jillian: after getting snubbed a permit by pentagon officials. organizers whether t