>> Tonight. The chaotic moments as a deadly mass shooting unfolded just released body cam video of the shooting rampage in New Mexico. Police running toward the teen Schroder as the fires of random killing 3 elderly women. Police taking down the gunman. A sergeant is wounded fellow officers coming to her aid. The gunman's final message and what his family is saying. Also the massive fire in Charlotte, North Carolina. More than a dozen people rescued at least 2 missing the inferno reaching 2000 degrees. NBC News he is now reporting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to formally announce he is running for president as Disney cancels a 1 billion dollar development in. It's fued with the governor. Just breaking a man rammed his car through a gate at the Vatican before police stopped. It got late details. President Biden in Japan while back home to go. Shooters work around the clock to reach a deal on the debt limit where things stand right now. White Georgia bank is agreeing to pay 75 million dollars to settle a lawsuit by Jeffrey Epstein's victims priced out one of the toughest housing markets in years. Higher rates far fewer homes for sale, how to navigate it. And at age, 63 says going back to where she feels most at home out of space. >> NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt. >> Good evening and welcome. Once more. We're seeing the horror of a mass shooting through the eyes of the heroes days after a teenage shooter randomly killed 3 elderly women. Police in Farmington, New Mexico have released dramatic body camera video capturing the daring actions of police officers. In scenes. We should warn you may find upsetting the video captures officers rushing toward the danger there. Longines extended in front as one officer confronts and take down the shooter. Another officer's own camera captures the moment she is shot falling to safety as colleagues rushed to her aid. One of 2 officers injured that day. The scenes just some of the images hopping investigators piece together the actions of the young man who would one point appears to dare officers to take him on. Erin McLaughlin takes us through it. >> Yeah. Tonight in Farmington, New Mexico. New police body camera footage capturing the harrowing moment. America's latest teenage mass shooter was shot dead by police Sunday out in the footage released by police late Thursday. You see the officers running toward danger. More shots are being fired. Neighbors guiding them to the attacker. See him get behind the car, sir. Another sergeants camera points per game shot in the hail of gunfire. Here's your turn to 2 officers were among the 7 injured all now released from the hospital for sick. Yeah. This was the climax of 18 year-old Beau Wilson's deadly rampage through a laborer Hood. Police say 97 year-old Gwendolyn Schofield and her 73 year-old daughter Melody died trying to save 79 year-old Shirley voice also killed the day before his high school graduation. Police say Wilson armed with 3 different guns and having access to more than 1400 rounds of ammunition. I began firing an AR 15 assault rifle from his home. The fire more than 140 votes before dropping the AR 15 and moving down the block firing at random homes and cars. >> He is yelling in the ring footage come kill me. >> Police say Wilson was initially wearing a bulletproof vest modified to include still plates before taking off for his last stand with police. The motive remains unclear. Their only clue. This chilling note found on his body saying I'm at the end of the chapter tonight. There are still so many unanswered questions following the stunning display of violence. >> Such heroism in the face of danger area. What is the family of the shooter saying tonight? >> Leicester in a statement his family sending their condolences to the victims. Writing Wilson was fighting a battle with mental illness that he lost. >> Wester, Erin McLaughlin, thank you. Now to the battle against a huge fire today at a construction site in Charlotte, North Carolina. More than a dozen workers had to be rescued. Shaquille Brewster is there. Shaq, talk us through what happened. >> Leicester 2 construction workers tonight are still missing after that massive 5 alarm fire. The images here really do tell then started entire story. Officials say this started just around 09:00AM and quickly took over the entire area. Some 90 firefighters were able to rescue 15 construction workers, including one who was stuck at the top of a crane. That worker was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The intensity was so high that there were at least 2 mayday calls, meaning some firefighters on the scene needed to be helped. Back here tonight, you can see firefighters are still working on what is left here at the scene at the investigation into what caused this fire is just beginning. What's the right check? Thank you for that. >> NBC News has new reporting tonight that Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis is set to formally jump into the race for President. Dasha Burns joins me now. Dodge sure this will happen within days. Yes, sir. That's right. After months of flirting with a run for the White House, NBC News. >> First to report, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis plans to formally announce he is running for president next week. According to my conversations with 2 sources close to his political operation, DeSantis will become the top challenger to GOP front runner former President Trump. And he'll face questions over that growing feud with Disney who today announced they're scrapping plans for a new 1 billion Dollar Florida campus. Disney currently suing Florida for taking away a special self-governing status after the company oppose Florida's parental rights in education law. But critics call the don't say gay bill. >> All right, Josh, a great to have your thank you. Just breaking overseas tonight, a man driving his car passed the main gate at the Vatican, getting past guards and into a courtyard even after security shot at the vehicle's tires. Officials say the suspect was immediately arrested. They say he appeared to be suffering from psychological problems. President Biden meeting with Japan's prime minister today ahead of the G 7 summit in Hiroshima. All as negotiations continue back home with a looming deadline to avoid default. Kristen Welker is in Japan for us tonight. >> President Biden officially starting his high stakes diplomatic trip meeting face-to-face with Japan's prime minister aiming to put the focus on countering China and maintaining support for Ukraine. >> We stand up for the shared values, including supporting. >> The brave people of Ukraine. But the crisis over the debt limit back at home. Overshadowing the delicate discussions. >> It's full sides can't reach a deal. In 2 weeks, America will default on its debts which could devastate the U.S. economy. Can you, as an administration official guarantee that the U.S. will not default on its debt? >> What I can guarantee you is that President Biden takes this responsibility extraordinarily seriously. >> Back in Washington, negotiators working around the clock, Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. >> Optimistic when we're not there. We have. I see the past. >> For months, President Biden called on Congress to raise the debt limit without strings attached. But after House Republicans passed a plan to raise the debt limit if Democrats agreed to spending cuts. The White House now negotiating tonight, a top sticking point. Republicans push for work requirements for social safety net programs like food stamps and housing assistance. But some Democrats urging the White House not to compromise, vowing to derail any deal. That includes work requirements. I would vote no. They're also Democratic calls tonight for President Biden to invoke the 14th Amendment and act without Congress. But even his own Treasury secretary has warned that could lead to a constitutional crisis Luster. All right. Kristen Welker in Japan, thank you. >> In Montana, the lawsuits have already begun TikTok users trying to prevent that new law banning the app from taking effect. Jake Ward has late details. >> Tonight TikTok users fighting for their territory in Montana. 5 of them filing suit to block the statewide ban signed by Governor Greg Gianforte yesterday. John 40 calling it the most decisive action of any state to protect Montanans private data. The bill will take effect in January and while it threatens to find TikTok $10,000 a day for each violation of the ban and instructs app stores not to offer TikTok in Montana enforcement. Details are otherwise vague like being a voice for my state. Christian Poole says he earns a modest side in comes the unofficial Montana ambassador for more than 400,000 followers. They're being more cows than people here in Montana. But he says driving out of state to use the app is not realistic. >> I'm not really sure. Be like soup are worth it. Taken like a possible 2 hour drive just a post. >> Meanwhile, a TikTok spokesperson tells NBC News that Montanans can continue using TikTok as we continue working to defend the rights of our users. And in congressional testimony last month, its CEO insisted TikTok is not controlled by China. >> The bottom line is this American data stored on American soil by an American company overseen by American personnel. >> The ACLU meanwhile, says there's no public evidence of harm that justifies a ban. But the band does not mention specific national security threat and may be vulnerable. Experts say on First Amendment grounds as Congress now is the possibility of a federal ban. Montana's ban creates a complicated new landscape for TikTok and the likelihood of more legal battles on the Horizon. Lester and Jake, tell us about fall out. There's been a new Supreme Court ruling on massive social media companies. That's right. Plaintiffs from that case had hoped to hold Twitter accountable for social media posts by users promoting terrorist ideology. But it seems that the legal protections social media companies enjoy under Section 2.30, remains as strong as ever. >> But the court, thank you. We're learning more tonight about the payout. Deutsche Bank is making to Jeffrey Epstein's accusers. And now there is another high-profile bank in the spotlight for its connection to the disgraced financier Laura Jarrett reports. >> Tonight, a massive settlement. A major bank accused of bankrolling convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein now compensating his victims. Deutsche Bank has agreed to pay 75 million dollars to settle claims brought by an Epstein survivor accusing the bank of knowingly facilitating a sex trafficking operation in order to turn profits enabling Epstein's abuse for years. This is a watershed moment to go into a Cali represents the survivor going only as Jane Doe in court papers to protect her identity. >> These financial institutions to hold those purse strings being held to account for their involvement. I would say there's more to come out with respect to the Epstein saga. The settlement terms are still confidential. And Deutsche Bank has not publicly admitted any wrongdoing. It would not comment but said the bank has made considerable progress in remedying a number of past issues. It previously faced 150 million dollar fine by state regulators for failing to monitor its dealings with Epstein. The former hedge fund manager was found dead in a Manhattan prison back in 2019 weeks after being charged with abusing dozens of underage girls. Many of who have come forward to tell their stories. I think everybody. >> They know something should say something. Help us put the pieces of our lives back together because we're missing so much of it. >> Even years after his death, the fallout over Wall Street's relationship with the disgraced financier continues as JP Morgan Chase is now fighting. Similar claims of turning a blind eye to his conduct. CEO Jamie Dimon is set to be deposed next month. The bank has denied any liability. Laura Jarrett, NBC News, New York. >> In 60 seconds, our special report inside a fear schoolboard standoff dividing one small Colorado town. And later the ups and downs of the housing market. What you need to know before buying there is a fierce battle brewing in a small Colorado town south of Denver. Angry residents split over sweeping changes enacted by the local school board and its new conservative policies. Antonia Hylton has details. >> Woodland Park, Colorado, a tight-knit conservative mountain community has grown so divided high school junior. Jacob D Smith says he no longer recognizes his hometown. >> It's been chaos. The school board has started to introduce a political divide to a group that had never had one. Do kids feel like adults are taking care of them right now? >> Now for years, Woodland Park School board meetings were uneventful. Now they look more like this. You're a bunch of thieves and powers. I can't wait to vote. You know, ever since new school board members, one seeds campaigning on conservative values and then made sweeping changes. >> The board chose not to re apply for grants that pay for students, mental health services. They hired a superintendent Kenneth Witt who was previously recalled from his seat on a nearby school board after pushing a controversial history program. NBC News obtained this video from a staff meeting where with defends his position on mental health. >> Services Lee to deter a lot of. >> The district also became the first in the country to implement a social studies program called American Birthright developed by conservative activists and rejected by educators around the country, including Colorado State Board of Education that emphasized his patriotism and discourages civic engagement. It's terrifying when Sarah Leah Woodland Park teacher for almost 2 decades learned was inside the new program. She started to panic. Anything that is not. >> The way that the leader says it should be is wrong and evil and should be destroyed. And that's how I feel about that American birthright curriculum. >> Sarah says she was placed on administrative leave after she spoke out at a school board meeting. She's among the nearly 40% of high school staff who won't be returning in the fall. According to a district administrator on May 10th when the board voted to extend Superintendent Ken which contract hundreds of community members lined up in the rain. >> David Rester holds the school board president is why would this take so many educators say states rights and were the first ones in the only one this point people support. >> We live in the freest greatest country this November. 3 seats on the school board are up for election. Parents like Matt allow ski story about how much could change between now and then. >> Wake up. Don't don't Redstone. Don't think that your district is safe. I never saw this coming. >> Jake up always imagined himself graduating here standing side by side with friends. He's known all his life. He doesn't want to wait and see what happens. I'm not going to hear the school is no longer for the students and Tony Hilton, NBC News Woodland Park, Colorado. >> We've got more to tell you about tonight. Coming up this spring housing season heats up. Prices are up to the new data out today and what you should know if you're in the market for a new home. It's a confusing time to buy a house. Inventory is low. While mortgage rates are up and could soar higher if the U.S. defaults on its debt. CNBC's Diana Olick has what you need to know if you're in the market for a new home. >> In Las Vegas Saturday, a tale of 2 open houses going for the moment. This home just listed for $395,000 saw a steady stream of potential buyers. This home listed for a steeper 510,000 saw nearly no one. >> Under 35400,000, there's multiple offers over 500,000 slows down a little bit. >> Real estate agent know Herrera said he price this fixer-upper to sell. On Monday. He received an offer at full price competition for affordable homes is fierce. There are 44% fewer homes for sale now compared with pre-pandemic levels. Last summer as mortgage rates rose home prices began to dip. But now strong spring demand is really heating prices which have been climbing every month this year. That was the high. There are price point shop or Amelia Shah said higher prices are tough, but her rent is works. >> My apartment got shot up. You know, $600 last year lived there. So it's time for house for that price that I'm paying. >> And mortgage rates aren't helping. They've just moved to a 2 month high this week because lenders are already worried the government might default on its debt in June. >> In the event of a debt default, mortgage rates could rise really substantially taking us from the ballpark of 6 and a half to about 8 and a half percent on a 30 year mortgage. >> If that happened, the monthly payment on a $300,000, mortgage would jump by $350. >> If you're looking to buy, experts say have your finances in order. First with a letter of preapproval from your lender ready so that when you find your dream home, you can move fast. Lester, Diana Olick, thank you. >> Still ahead, the incredible space mission that's bringing legendary astronaut Peggy Whitson out of retirement. Shooting again reaches for the stars. Finally, legendary astronaut Peggy Whitson is blasting off into space again this weekend. She tells our Kate Snow about her new out of this World Adventure. >> This is actually the what the interior much astronaut Peggy Whitson is showing me with. No news crew has seen before inside the Axiom Space Engineering Building a mock-up of a module for the first commercial space stations at 63 Whitson has spent more time in space than any other person in America. >> We go around the earth about once every 90 minutes. >> The first female commander of the International Space Station. She's completed 10 spacewalks and I see 3 to one. When we first met 4 years ago, she had retired from NASA. >> What's left for you? Hopefully space again. Haha, I remember you to simply said I would really like to go back, but I'm not quite sure how. And now here you are. Yeah, I know. Luckily there's a way with the development of commercial space. There are lots of opportunities out there. >> Now she's taken her years of NASA experience to axiom space as director of human spaceflight. She'll now be the first female commander of a private space mission. Axiom Mission, too. >> You never really did want to retire. Not really. No, I love going into space. It's it's actually where I've always felt the most at home in terms of, you know, job to do. And I'm actually pretty good at it. So that works out. >> In coordination with NASA, she'll lead a 4 person team for the 10 day privately funded mission to the International Space Station. Their research in orbit will help Axiom Build a more modern commercial space station that would replace the current one. It's pretty exciting to be a part of that. >> Liftoff is scheduled for Sunday on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with tons of ice. >> Keep pushing your boundaries and he still challenging yourself. Absolutely. Absolutely. Become a little out of your comfort zone. Yes. >> Definitely. I think that's one of the biggest message is for success is to challenge yourself to not just do what you know you can because you're capable of more than you know. >> Kate Snow, NBC News, Houston Living the Dream. We wish you safe travels. >> That's nightly news for this Thursday. Thanks for watching. I'm Lester Holt. Please take care of yourself and each other. Good night.