app tonight from the app store. >>> a review board says the he's the man who shot and killed terrence sterling, an unarmed black man, in northwest d.c. last year. our delia goncalves has done some exceptional reporting on the sterling case and here she is with more on this latest twist. >> reporter: cautious optimism, that's what i heard from terrence sterling's friend, former boss and family. what florence and isaac sterling shared with me was private, but terrence's father released a statement later through his lawyer saying the findings bring them one step closer to seeking justice. their attorney said the unjustified shooting only helps the wrongful deh lawsuit. attorney general karl racine outside of looking uncomfortable as he seemingly cringed at mayor bowser's admission -- >> i thought it best that the officer separate from the department. >> reporter: -- said the review board findings may influence how they handle the civil lawsuit, but it's the criminal case that leaves so many questions unanswered. how did the u.s. attorney find insufficient evidence ai investigators from his own po

police officer brian trainer shot terrence sterling while he was on his motorcycle in the intersection of third and m streets northwest. after an 11 month investigation the us attorney's office concluded that there was not enough evidence to bring crimal or civil rights charges against the officer. the evidence showed sterling was intoxicated as he drove through the streets at a high rate of speed. the officers gave chase and against protocol blocked his path. investigators say sterling revved the engine of his motorcycle and hit side of the cruiser as officer trainer was attempting to get out. witnesses say sterling was attempting to drive away from the cruiser and the collision was unavoidable. officer train er has not publicly given his account of why he opened fire. declined to say earlier today what policies or protocols train er had disobeyed. here's the position that i'm in. i don't want to get into too many specifics. that information will become available once there is a final -- you know, once this thing is final, but at this point in the proceedings let's say that it goes to

>> reporter: on september 11th, 2016, officer brian trainer and his partner had encountered terrence sterling on his motorcycle. sterling had alcohol and drugs in his system and there was a high-speed chase for more than 20 blocks before trainer and his partner caught up with sterling. they pulled into the intersection to block sterling. trainer took his gun out and held it at his side according to reports. the officers say that sterling rammed into trainer's partially opened door. officer trainer shot twice. this past summer, prosecutors say there was insufficient evidence to charge trainer of any criminal in the shooting. if there is an appeal, the chief says that could around february. stephanie ramirez, wusa 9. >> we weren't able to reach the officer's attorney for a statement. sterling's family and attorney issued statements. we have those on our wusa 9 app, this hour, a ups terminal in frederick, maryland is back up and running after being damaged by a big fire last night. the company assured us today that it will be able to use tracking numbers to get an accurate accounting of what pac

>> reporter: on september 11th, 2016, officer brian trainer and his partner had encountered terrence sterling on his motorcycle in the streets of d.c. police say that sterling had alcohol and drugs in his system and there was a high-speed chase for more than 20 blocks before trainer and his partner caught one sterling at 3rd and m streets northwest. police pulled into the intersection to block steg. holster and held it at his side according to reports. the officer says that sterling then reved his motorcycle and officer trainer shot twice. this past summer, prosecutors say there was insufficient evidence to charge trainer of any criminal in the shooting. >> we have our administrative process that we follow in the district. what i hope that the community understands that we have done exactly what we were going to do in being transparent. >> reporter: now, the family of terrence sterling did issue a statement a little bit earlier. essentially saying that the review board's finding of the shooting as unjustified brings them one step closer to justice. we asked the ag the same question, if the ci

we're still waiting but we're getting there. >> reporter: terrence sterling was shot and killed by d.c. police officer brian trainer in september of 2016. after police had been chasing sterling on his motorcycle. police say sterling reached speeds of 100 miles per hour and tested positive for marijuana and being intoxicated. police also say trainer, who was the passenger in the police car, fired two shots at sterling after the officer's blocked sterling's motorcycle with their police cruiser. and then sterling ran into the cruiser's passenger door. sterling was not armed. some witnesses have said publ t officer was in danger when he fired the shots. but in august, the u.s. attorney's office announced they were not going to charge the officer with any crimes. a decision that outraged sterling's family and friends. after prosecutors declined to charge the officer, mayor bowser and police chief petsaid he sho be fired. he has been on paid administrative leave since last year. >> i hope the community understands we did what we said we were going to do, be transparent and following the law

board has ruled the shooting death of an unarmed officer brian trainer be fired for death of terrence sterling drunk and speeding officers chased him and blocked his path. sterling tried to get away and police say trainer shot him. fox5 is in montgomery county tonight where students are mourning the death of a classmate at two different high schools. these tragedies of parents and teaches looking for way to talk to kids about suicide. tough topic. marina maracco is live in bethesda with more. >>reporter: that is right, it's a extremely delicate subject and it has hit close to home for montgomery county public schools . two different students at two different high schools all less than a week. in both instances principals sending home a letter explaining as far as they could what exactly took place. counselors here at the schools trying to explainls such a devastating tragedy like suicide. now, in the wake of these two recent tragedies, students at these high schools have started change. org petitions asking for more mental health resources and suicide awareness at their schools. the petitions

police review board says the officer who shot and killed terrence sterling last year should be fired.ation found that officer brian t the review board called the shooting unjustified. police were chasing sterling in september of 2016. officers say sterling's motorcycle ran into a police cruiser. that's when trainer fired two shots, killing sterling. >> the numbers are staggering. indian head highway in prince george's county averages six deaths a year. there have been five so far this year. police often clock people going faster than 100 miles an hour on this highway. since the police crackdown began in september, more than 5300 tickets and citations have been handed out. that's up from about 3,000 for all of last year. >> and despite that effort, many say more needs to be done to make that road safe and they've got an idea. bureau chief tracee wilkins tells us about it. >> reporter: you see these cars after they're in these wrecks. >> oh, yes. >> reporter: people who travel 210 indian head highway know it's a dangerous road t and he makes a living repairing the cars that wreck here.

a police review board says the officer who shot and killed terrence sterling did not follow the rules and should be fired, dc police just reacted to that news. >> news4's mark segraves outside the third district in northwest. mark, what is going to happen to e >> reporter: well, still some time is going to go before we find out his final determination. for now he's on noncontact administrative leave with pay. he's been like that sinc since september in 2016 when this all began. as you'll recall, it was back in 2016 when two police officers were chasing terrence sterling on his motorcycle. he reached speeds of 100 miles per hour, according to police. at some point during that chase, police pulled in front of him, blocked his path. that's when his motorcycle, according to police, ran into the passenger side door and that's when officer brian trainer fired two shots from inside that police car, striking and killing terrence sterling. now, you'll recall in august the u.s. attorney's office declined to bring any criminal charges against the police officer. the family then launched a civil

this review of if police shooting o early in the morning of september 11 last year, 31-year-old terrence sterling raced through d.c. on a motorcycle according to the u.s. attorney, he was intoxicated and he reached speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. his erratic ride ended at new jersey and m street northwest. where officer brian trainer shot and canned him. today, chief newsham discussed the finding of the interim review of the shoot -- internal reviews of the shooting. >> they determined policy was violated and the shooting was unjustified. stephen: the u.s. attorney investigation found officer trainer and his partner pulled partially in the intersection. when trainer opened the door to get out, gun drawn. sterling apparently struck the cruiser's door with his motorcycle. his body cam not on at the the u.s. attorney's office found not enough evidence to proceed with charges. review board found he should be fired but he can appeal. >> we have done what we said we'd do and be transparent and following the law and seeing it through until the end. >> today i spoke to terrence sterling's mother

brad: they are looking at the findings of the shotting of 31-year-old terrence sterling. this took place in september of 2016. according to the u.s. attorney's investigation sterling was driving erratically on a motorcycle. he was intoxicated, reaching speeds as much as 100 miles per hour. now the officer involved in this brian trainer pulled his cruiser in an intersection to try to block sterling. he struck the cruiser at some point. and that is when trainer opened fire striking and killing sterling. now the u.s. attorney did not find enough evidence to pursue criminal charges but a different finding from this internal review. this is what peter newsham had to say a short while ago. take a chief newsham: in this case they determined that policy was violated, that the shooting was unjustified. from there it is handed off to the disciplinary review office and what they do is send out a notice of proposed a -- proposed a verse action -- proposed adverse action with recommendation for termination. brad: and officer trainer can appeal the firing. i asked chief newsham how long

. >> september of last year an officer shot terrence sterling and raced to perform c.p.r. stephen tschida reports that calls are now growing for the officer to be fired. >> the police shooting of an unarmed man. today the police chief peter newsham announced the findings. >> chief newsham: in this case, they determined the policy was violated. the shooting was unjustified. >> he was racing through d.c. on the morning in 2016. brian trainer attempted to block his path and get out of the the u.s. attorney's office did not find enough evidence to move forward with charges but the interim review found trainer did not follow policy. >> it's handed off to thedy -- disciplinary review office. they have a proposed a verse action with recommendation for termination. >> trainer does have the opportunity to appeal that firing. chief newsham says he does expect the matter to wrap up in the next couple of months. reporting live, stephen tschida, abc7 news. >> they are working to see if a shooting was gistfied. officer -- justified. todd archer soft the man when he responded to a call o

. >> statements from terrence sterling's family says our family continued to pray the truth comes to live. peter newsam broke the news 14 months after killed by d.c. police evidence showed on september 11, 2016 sterling was intoxicated and speeding. against protocol, officers chased after him and blocked a review board rule the shooting unjustified and recommended officer ryan trainer be fired. and trainer has -- >> that point in proceedings let's say it goes to a hearing and there's an outcome, ft. member want to appeal that outcome that appeal comes toll chief of police. i'm in a precarious position i cannot make any comments about the specifics of the investigation. >>> trainer has never given his account on why he opened fire. chief newsam filed swhai policies he miss obeyed. >> and trump made a decision about u.s. embassy in israel and expected to recognize jerusalem as the capital. leaders in the middle east warned declaring jerusalem capital will increase regional tensions. >>> all right. we want to get back to breaking news this morning out of montgomery county. george aavenu

police review board says the officer who shot and killed terrence sterling should be fired.erm investigation determined that trainor violated policy. officers say that sterling's motorcycle ran into a cruiser and that's when two shots, killing sterling. the department's going to be transparent about this, they say. >> i've asked people to be patient. it's been very difficult. it's been a long time for people to wait for an outcome. we're still waiting, but we're getting there of. >> as it stands now, trainor has 55 business days to accept the recommendation that he be fired or challenge it by requesting a hearing. they released a statement, we are one step closer to finding justice for terrence's death. we continue to stay in prayer that trainor is never in a position to take someone's life and cause a family the pain we feel every single day. >>> $40 is more than some of us pay for a tank full of gas. and it was the peak of toll prices for individual drivers on i-56 inside thebe morning. tolls are keeping the traffic moving, yes, but for some, it hasn't been cheap. one loud

a review board ruled the shooting of terrence sterling unjustified and recommended officer brain trainer be fired. sterling was intoxicated and speeding. against protocol officers chased after him and blocked his path. sterling revved his motorcycle. newsham declined to say what policies trainer disobeyed. let's say it goes to an hearing and there's an outcome. if the member wants to appeal that outcome, that appeal comes to the chief of police. i'm in a very precarious position where i can't make any comments about the specifics of the investigation. >> a statement from sterling's family earlier today says our family has continued to pray that the truth will come to light. it is day two of the new tolls on i66 and some drivers are still feeling the sticker shock. individual descriefers who used the toll lanes during rush hour this morning noticed the cost was $40 just to drive the ten-mile stretch from the beltway to rosalynment that happened around 8 a.m. this morning. the tolls actually varied depending on how much traffic is on the road. vdot i zeally wants people to car pool so the

last september officer brian trainer shot and killed terrence sterling.. after sterling bumped tr motorcycle while intoxicated. the u-s attorney's office didn't find enough evidence for charges to be filed -- but the internal review found trainer should lose his job. trainer can file an trainer can file an appeal of that decision. we'll keep you posted. a holiday shipping alert. deliveries.. delayed this morning across the country. the package back-up at u-p-s... breaking right now - the kremlin speaking out. president putin's response to the russian olympic ban.. just coming in. eileen live tease average friday through sunday - first flurries of the season possible this weekend - an even colder push of air mid-late next week (highs low 30s!) today: cooler, more seasonable. decreasing clouds. breezy to windy. highs: 48-51 winds: nw to sw 5-15 mph tonight: partly cloudy. colder. lows: 30-35 winds: sw 5-10 mph breezy. seasonably cool. highs: 47-53 winds: nw 5-15 g 20 mph kidd live tease new charges - [announcer] presenting the shark ionflex 2x, the freestand

breaking news at chief newsham saying the officer involved in terrence sterling case will be in essenceed from his job. >> discipline. >> as a result of the shooting of the unarmed man back in september of 2016. >> all right. 90:00 is the time. major push this morning to release dash cam video of the deadly shooting of a man by u.s. park police officer. now the incident happened in northern virginia last month. now the family of the man is demanding answers. fox5's bob barnard live outside police headquarters in fairfax county this morning. bob? >> reporter: hey, wisdom. bay shard day john's family says he was shot three times in the head by us park police last month. he's, he was 25 years old a twenty two 2010 graduate of langley high school in mclean, virginia, vcu graduate. he was an accountant with his family's accounting firm. he was shot dead inside his car november 17th. this was friday night around 7:40 p.m. after a chase involving a u.s. park police from fairfax county police. this ended up on fort hunt road in alexandria. park police say that mr. gay scharr was involved in hit

last september officer brian trainer shot and killed terrence sterling..r sterling bumped trainer's cruiser while riding his motorcycle while intoxicated. the u-s attorney's office didn't find enough evidence for charges to be filed -- but the internal review found trainer should lose his job. trainer can file an appeal of that decision. we'll keep you posted. elsewhere in the district-- police in d-c want you to take a good look at this video... in hopes of helping them track down a pair of cell phone thieves. this heist happened at the sprint store on benning road southeast. two men -- threatened the employee -- took off with a garbage can full of merchandise. this as police continue their search for suspects in a similar crime at an a-t-and-t store in northeast. the men also used a garbage can to get away with as much as possible. if you know anything about either of these crimes, police want to hear from you. many people tend to forget their diets during the holidays. and nothing says the holidays quite like christmas cookies or gingerbread houses. but

in the early morning hours of september 11, 2016, zc police officer brian trainer shot terrence sterling while he was on his motor vehicle in the intersection of third and m streets northwest. after an 11- month investigation the us attorney's office concluded that there was not enough evidence to bring criminal charges against the officer. the evidence showed sterling was intoxicated as he drove through the streets at a high rate of speed. the officers gave quhais and against protocol blocked his path. investigators say sterling rev ved the engine of his motorcycle and hit the side of the cruiser as officer trainer was attempting to get out. witnesses say sterling was attempting to drive away from the cruiser and the collision was unavoidable. officer train er has never given his account publicly of why he opened fire. chief new sham today declined to say what disobeyed. here's the position that i'm n. i don't want to get into too many specifics. that information will become available once there h is a final -- you know, once this h thing is final, but at this point in the proceedings l

internal investigation found officer brian trainer violated department policy in the shooting of terrence sterlingthe d.c. police review board also says that officer should be fired. police were chasing sterling in september of 2016. officers say sterling's motorcycle ran into a cruiser. that's when trainer fired two shots killing sterling. the police chief says the department is going to be transparent about this. trainer has 55 business days to either accept the recommendation he be fired or challenge it by requesting a hearing. >>> it's 5:07. a man charged with shooting at a montgomery county church is charged. police arrested steve banfield. officers say banfield shot into the church in gaithersburg twice last month. no case. investigators have no motive for the shootings at this point. ♪ >> that is maryland's own devon fleming betting it out on "the voice." he had to sing a last chance effort to make the top eight. a spoiler alert for you here, fans, turn down the volume for a second, fleming was in the bottom three for votes after monday night's performance. >> this morning he is still in it

internal investigation found officer brian trainer violated department policy in the shooting of terrence sterling. the police review board also says the sfsh should be fired. police were chasing sterling in september of 2016. officers say sterling's motorcycle ran into a cruiser. that's when trainer fired two shots, killing the police chief says the department is going to be transparent. >> i've asked people all along the way to be patient, wait for the outcome. if you're upset with the outcome, that's the time to voice your grievance. it's been difficult. it's been a long time for people to wait nfor an outcome. we're still waiting but we're getting there. >> trainer has to either accept the recommendation or challenge it by requesting a hearing. sterling's family released a statement saying, in part, we're encouraged by the board's findings that the killing was unjustified which brings us one step closer to finding justice for his death. >>> a prince george's county police officer accused of witness intimidation is expected in court this morning. officer adrian is being charged intimidation, ac

last september, officer brian trainor shot and killed terrence stirling after sterling bumped the u.s. attorney did not find enough to file charges, but the internal review found the officer should lose his job. >> it was handed off to a disciplinary review officer and they send out a notice of proposed adverse action with recommendation for termination. alison: the officer can file an appeal of the decision and we will keep you posted. michelle: fairfax county police are searching for some hungry thieves who took off with two pizza delivery driver's were robbed at gunpoint. this happened over the weekend. in each case, the men approached the driver, showed a gun, then demanded money and the pizza. in each case, the delivery drivers got away unharmed. alison: d.c. police want you to take a good look at this video. they are hoping that you can help them track down a pair of cell phone themes. this happened at the sprint store in southeast. threatening an employee, and took off with a garbage can full of merchandise. the police are continuing to search for suspects in a similar crime, t

. >> breaking news by chief newsham terrence sterling case here in dc.your time. >> happy holidays. >> happy holidays to you too. eating like a president may not be or might be a lot easier than you think. new book revealing president trump's go to foods while on the road. i think we know he likes his big mac. >> he likes a lot of fast food. first though holiday message from overseas. ♪ i'm lieutenant jack georges i want to wish all friends and family back home happy holidays. . >>> well 8:25 now. we're learning more about what it's like to work for president donald trump when he was running for office. in new book by two of his former aids that's due out today they're dishing about his diet among other things they say president trump loves fast food while on the road. his go to meal two big macs, two fill low fish san witches and a small chocolate shake. more than 2400 calories. >> in one sitting. >> seems like it would be more than that. his staff say he loves kfc. pizza, diet coke, oreos and potato chips. >> um-hmm. >> you know what i noticed since me