((randy richardson -newman police chief)) "i know ron is up there looking down, not wanting us to cry or me to cry. but, he never listened to me, so that's just what it's going to be."his brother, reggie, eulagized him... noting singh's love for law enforcement was apparent at an early age..((rajnihl singh- brother)) "when we first got our tv, he started watching cops.. he always wanted to become a law enforcement in america."singh was born and raised in fiji before establishing himself in the united states. his fellow officers say singh joining the police force as a way of giving back to the country that embraced him. the fijian ambassador of the u.s. thanked singh for his service...((solo mara- fijian ambassador to the u.s.)) "we who benefit from your work can go to sleep, wake up every morning, oblivious to the risk you put yourelf through to keep society safe."following his funeral.. blue and red lights lit up a darkened, damp sky while blue ribbon lined modesto streets. ((sgt. tom letras - stanislaus county sheriff's pio)) "we have people here from as far as new york, boston, all

newman police chief randy richardson fought back tears as he gave her the colors. corporal's remains were laid to rest in a community outside of modesto. there is only one authorized fund set up for the family of corporal singh. it is through the stanislaus sworn deputies association. if you would like to donate we have a link to it at our website, abc7news.com. >>> we're learning new details about what led up to a deadly officer shooting in santa clara. the gunman was firing into traffic and at people in a rotten robbie gas station before officers responded. "abc 7 news" reporter katie utehs has the story. >> reporter: police say the whole thing started here at this rotten robbie location in cupertino. you see behind me the boarded-up kiosk. they say an employee set it on fire and took off to santa clara where he started shooting. witness arnold sanchez recorded this cellphone video. around 5:45 in the morning, santa clara police responded to the rotten robbie gastation at lafayette street and aldo avenue. you can see the shattered windows and bullet holes. >> the

newman police chief randy richardson fought back tears as he gave her the colors. corporal's remains were laid to rest in a community outside of modesto. there is only one authorized fund set up for the family of corporal singh. it is through the stanislaus sworn deputies association. if you would like to donate we have a link to it at our wib site, abc7news.com. >>> santa clara police say it is amazing nobody was injured other than the gunman who fired indiscriminately into traffic and at people at a rotten robbie gas station. officers shot and killed the man who they say had multiple weapons and lots of ammunition. "abc 7 news" reporter katie utehs has the story. >> reporter: police say the whole thing started here at this location in cupertino. you see behind me the boarded-up kiosk. they say an employee set it on fire and took off to santa clara where he started shooting. witness arnold sanchez recorded this cellphone video. around 5:45 in the morning, santa clara police reponded to the rotten robbie gas station at lafayette street and aldo avenue. you can see

((randy richardson -newman police chief)) "i know ron is up there looking down, not wanting us to cryer listened to me, so that's just what it's going to be."his brother, reggie, eulagized him... noting singh's love for law enforcement was apparent at an early age..((rajnihl singh- brother)) "when we first got our tv, he started watching cops.. he always wanted to become a law enforcement in america."singh was born and raised in fiji before establishing himself in the united states. his fellow officers say singh joining the police force as a way of giving back to the country that embraced him. the fijian ambassador of the u.s. thanked singh for his service...((solo mara- fijian ambassador to the u.s.)) "we who benefit from your work can go to sleep, wake up every morning, oblivious to the risk you put yourelf through to keep society safe."following his funeral.. blue and red lights lit up a darkened, damp sky while blue ribbon lined modesto streets. ((sgt. tom letras - stanislaus county sheriff's pio)) "we have people here from as far as new york, boston, all over the state of new yor

, president trump reached out to law enforcement involved in the case including police chief randy richardson. >> he let us know he's here for us and he's doing everything he can to protect us. >> richardson said the issue of illegal immigration did not come up. the suspect was in the country illegally. he was captured last friday after an intense man hunt and identified as per es. his attorney now says his legal name is mend os a. he was charged with murder. four others accused of aiding him were in court this morning. court records say his girl friend provided him with new clothes. a co-worker is accused of hiding him and his brother helped him conceal the weapon and another brother drove him to bakersfield and wired him $400 to a human trafficker who was suppose to take him to mexico. bail is set at $100,000 each. a hearing is set for february 7th. ktvu fox 2 news. >> day 14 of the government shut down and no budging on either side to end it. congressional leaders just wrapped up a meeting at the white house with president trump. those attending nancy peloski and more. the meeting was with

((randy richardson -newman police chief)) "i know ron is up there looking down, not wanting us to crythat's just what it's going to be."his brother, reggie, eulagized him... noting singh's love for law enforcement was apparent at an early age..((rajnihl singh- brother)) "when we first got our tv, he started watching cops.. he always wanted to become a law enforcement in america."singh was born and raised in fiji before establishing himself in the united states. his fellow officers say singh joining the police force as a way of giving back to the country that embraced him. the fijian ambassador of the u.s. thanked singh for his service...((solo mara- fijian ambassador to the u.s.)) "we who benefit from your work can go to sleep, wake up every morning, oblivious to the risk you put yourelf through to keep society safe."following his funeral.. blue and red lights lit up a darkened, damp sky while blue ribbon lined modesto streets. ((sgt. tom letras - stanislaus county sheriff's pio)) "we have people here from as far as new york, boston, all over the state of new york, chicago pd, there's

((randy richardson -newman police chief)) "i know ron is up there looking down, not wanting us to cry or me to cry. but, he never listened to me, so that's just what it's going to be."his brother, reggie, eulagized him... noting singh's love for law enforcement was apparent at an early age..((rajnihl singh- brother)) "when we first got our tv, he started watching cops.. he always wanted to become a law enforcement in america."singh was born and raised in fiji before establishing himself in the united states. his fellow officers say singh joining the police force as a way of giving back to the country that embraced him. the fijian ambassador of the u.s. thanked singh for his service...((solo mara- fijian ambassador to the u.s.)) "we who benefit from your work can go to sleep, wake up every morning, oblivious to the risk you put yourelf through to keep society safe."following his funeral.. blue and red lights lit up a darkened, damp sky while blue ribbon lined modesto streets. ((sgt. tom letras - stanislaus county sheriff's pio)) "we have people here from as far as new york, boston, all

((randy richardson -newman police chief)) "i know ron is up there looking down, not wanting us to cry or me to cry. but, he never listened to me, so that's just what it's going to be."his brother, reggie, eulagized him... noting singh's love for law enforcement was apparent at an early age..((rajnihl singh- brother)) "when we first got our tv, he started watching cops.. he always wanted to become a law enforcement in america."singh was born and raised in fiji before establishing himself in the united states. his fellow officers say singh joining the police force as a way of giving back to the country that embraced him. the fijian ambassador of the u.s. thanked singh for his service...((solo mara- fijian ambassador to the u.s.)) "we who benefit from your work can go to sleep, wake up every morning, oblivious to the risk you put yourelf through to keep society safe."following his funeral.. blue and red lights lit up a darkened, damp sky while blue ribbon lined modesto streets. ((sgt. tom letras - stanislaus county sheriff's pio)) "we have people here from as far as new york, boston, all

. >> reporter: newman police chief randy richardson's words to the family of ronil singh, killed in theine of duty the morning after christmas, just hours after this photo was taken with his 5-month-old son and wife. the suspect, mendoza, was charged with murder wednesday. corporal singh's brother opened his eulogy thank law enforcement and went on to tell stories about his brother. >> and he used to watch "cops," watch videos, and he always wanted to become a law enforcement in america. >> reporter: corporal singh was an immigrant from fiji, living his american dream. >> not how did he die, but how did he live. not what did he gain, but what did he give? >> reporter: he gave the ultimate sacrifice. >> newman police department and newman city is where his heart and soul was. >> reporter: but his love was with his family. the rain picked up as the funeral ended. creating the most telling symbol of the mood. ♪ all of these vehicles are on their way to what would traditionally be a burial, but sikhism believes in transmigration of the soul, so his body will be cremated. abc 7 news. >>> the

seven-year veteran of the newman police office outside of and newman california three chief randy richardson described how corporal singh who immigrated to the u.s. from fiji in 2002 worked his way up to become a police officer improving his english to make sure he was clearly understood that the chief said singh made a positive impression on everyone he met. >> i have heard from people yesterday coming up and giving their condolences to our department and people he had arrested coming up and said even though he arrested me several times we are going to miss him. we love him. >> when people said he always had a smile, that is so true. you become up to you with a big smile and a handshake and always go out of his way to talk to you. >> corporal singh has celebrated christmas day with his wife and 5-month-old son when he was shot and killed the next morning to the suspect an illegal immigrant and known gang member has been charged with murder. seven others are also behind bars. after this morning service thousands of law enforcement officers in patrol cars and on motorcycles escorted him into

. >> reporter: newman police chief randy richardson's words to the family of corporal ronil singh, the3-year-old was killed in the line of duty the morning after christmas hours after this photo was taken with his five-month-old son and wife. the suspect was charged with murder wednesday. >> fresno chp -- >> corporal singh's brother opened his eulogy thanking law enforcement and went on to tell stories about his brother. >> he used to watch "cops," watch videos and he always wanted to become law enforcement in america. >> reporter: corporal singh was an immigrant from fiji, living his american dream. >> not how did he die but how did he live. not what did he gain, but what did he give. >> reporter: he gave the ultimate sacrifice. >> newman police department and newman city is where his heart and soul was. >> reporter: but his love was with his family. the rain picked up as the funeral ended, creating the most telling symbol of the mood. ♪ all of these vehicles are on teir way to what would traditionally be a buril, but sikhism believes in transmigration of the seoul, so his body will b

hannity border watch investigation county sheriff adam christianson and newman police chief randy richardsont even know what to say. sheriff, i will start with you this man was a hero. he had a 5 month old son. wasn't this man already in custody and if they didn't have sanctuary city laws wouldn't he have been deported by this time? >> well, i would hope so, sean, and that's why we are trying to spirit a positive dialogue and find resolution to unlawful illegal immigration. this is really simple. if you set aside for a moment what we call political interference. what the sanctuary policies that have been discussed and set aside the media's effort to convince people that the sheriff is wrong. this really wasn't preventable, that we could have reported this individual to ice. set that aside for a moment and ask yourself the question. why are we allowing criminal illegal aliens into this country and why is there any political interference in the first place in our ability to protect our communities and to have a communication or at least work with ice? >> sean: police chief, i look at this, my

. >> reporter: newman police chief iran rush ardson -- randy richardson told singh's family that they are his family too and that the entire department would always be there for them. singh overcame many obstacles, and it was during a traffic stop the day after christmas that he was killed by an illegal immigrant. in all, eight people are behind bars facing charges ranging from murder to aiding and abetting. now, as you can see, thousands of officers will line the street here, they'll be getting into their patrol cars and on motorcycles to escort the coffin from the church where the funeral was held today to the cemetery where corporal singh will be laid to rest in several hours. and i can tell you, eric, all along the seven-mile procession route even today in the rain, huge crowds have gathered to pay their last respects to corporal singh who was just 33 years old. he leaves behind a wife, a five-month-old son and a heart broken community. back to you. eric: quite a moving and emotional tribute to a legal immigrant who came to our country and achieved the american dream. ronil singh

chief randy richardson, thanks so much.now how you're progressing. >> absolutely. brian: you're welcome. more "fox & friends" in just a moment. (coughing) need a change of scenery? kayak searches hundreds of travel sites and filters by cabin class, wi-fi and more. so you can be confident you're getting the right flight at the best price. kayak. search one and done. i get rewardedd wherever i go. going out for a bite. rewarded. going new places. anytime. rewarded! learn more at the explorer card dot com. steve: we're back with a fox news alert. look at the number. the december jobs report releases just four minutes ago. 312,000 jobs were added last month. that is more than what economists had predicted. brian: unemployment rate is now 3.9%. that is actually up from november. don't ask me how that math is done. i mean the job report, the job report is great. wonder how the market will digest that? steve: hopefully after the big selloff, that is good. that is a blowout number. "wall street journal" surveyed economists, they we

veteran of newman police force, small department outside of modesto with 12 officers, chief randy richardsoncribed how he immigrated and worked his way to become police officer, improving english to make sure he was understood. the chief had to tell them, you're wearing it backwards. >> he got a blank look on his face and he said, i'm not. i said you are. and he said, but i put it on the mirror and looks right and i said exactly. [laughter] >> he's done so many interviews and nobody had mentioned it to him. and it was at that moment i knew, this kid is going to fit in. >> had just celebrated christmas with wife and 5-month-old son when he was shot during traffic stop early the next morning. the suspect and illegal immigrant and nope gang member has been charged with murder, 7 others are also behind bars. after the service thousands of law enforcement officers and on patrol cars escorted coffin to cemetery where he's being layed to rest, crowds gathered to view the passing hearse. the legal proceedings against accused killer and accused accomplices unfold. eric: such a tragedy, legal immigran

((randy richardson -newman police chief)) "i know ron is up there looking down, not wanting us to cryo be."his brother, reggie, eulagized him... noting singh's love for law enforcement was apparent at an early age..((rajnihl singh- brother)) "when we first got our tv, he started watching cops.. he always wanted to become a law enforcement in america."singh was born and raised in fiji before establishing himself in the united states. his fellow officers say singh joining the police force as a way of giving back to the country that embraced him. the fijian ambassador of the u.s. thanked singh for his service...((solo mara- fijian ambassador to the u.s.)) "we who benefit from your work can go to sleep, wake up every morning, oblivious to the risk you put yourelf through to keep society safe."following his funeral.. blue and red lights lit up a darkened, damp sky while blue ribbon lined modesto streets. ((sgt. tom letras - stanislaus county sheriff's pio)) "we have people here from as far as new york, boston, all over the state of new york, chicago pd, there's several members of the royal

procession with people standing hands over their heart honoring this fallen hero, and chief randy richardsonask of standing at that podium and memorializing a man he loved and revered who clearly loved this country. listen to the chief. >> he told me he came to this country with one purpose. and that purpose was to become a police officer. he told me about all the pride he had in america and how much it meant to him to be here and to be getting this opportunity. and he told me that he always wore an american flag every time he went to an interview, and he wanted everyone to know that he was proud to be an american. never did i think we would be standing here saying good-bye to such a great man. ron, thank you. thank you for being the man that we all want to be. thank you for being the provider that we all strive to be. thank you for being the police officer, the k-9 officer, the corporal that everybody should strive to be. we will say good-bye today, but you will always be in our hearts hearts. and we'll take it from here. ed: well, you know, he went to say, in fact, that officer singh made