Announcer at 10 00 p. M. Do you know where your children are . Right now on fox 5 news at 10 00 p. M. When we had our six month anniversary, she made a scrapbook for me and put in all of the pictures. Might best way to describe her is a giant teddy bear. Family and friends share about the two lives taken too soon. Alison parker and adam ward remembered during a moment of silence in mono, virginia at wdbj. We are learning more about the troubled past of Vester Flanagan, he warned workers that conflicts at the station would make headlines. Some employees reported seeing him around town after he was fired, but there were no confrontations and police are telling us that they found a stash of weapons and his getaway car. Sharon crowley has more on the investigation. Reporter thats right, new evidence that he may not have been trying to kill himself but try to escape and hide out. Investigators found a loaded pistol inside his car and a wreath case with three license plates and what appears
Report of a suicidal man. Officers were speaking to the man through the door when he fired the gun through the front door hitting the officer in the chest and the leg, the officer was wearing a bullet proof vest he was rushed to crozerchester Medical Center in stable condition. A standoff took place for several hours according to police. The Apartment Buildings was evacuated for the safety. Residents during the standoff as they took the suspect into custody. The s. W. A. T team was in they evacuated the build they were taken to a safe distance for safety reasons and they are all become at the apartment now. Reporter and police said the suspect was shot in the elbow and taken to the hospital for treatment and psychiatric valuation. His name has not yet been released. He is expected to be charged with attempted homicide and other charges later today. Trish hartman channel 6 action news. Turning now to sky6 live hd taking a live look for us the ben franklin bridge, the heat and the humidi
Its 20 years the brady bill has stopped more than 2 million gun purchases to people deemed dangerous. Saying were heartbroken over the passing of a true american hero. In fact there are few in American History responsible for saving as many lives as jim. His work heralded by Gun Control Groups who petition weekly outside the white house. James brady leaves a son, daughter and his wife sarah, a tireless advocate and partner in his cause and life. Former first Lady Nancy Reagan issued this statement this afternoon saying thinking of him brings back so many memories, happy and sad. A time in all of our lives where we learned what it means to play the hand we were dealt. Ronnie and i enjoyed his company, trusted his judgment and relied on him. So did the press corps. Thank you, scott. The man who shot brady and president Ronald Reagan John Hinckley ,jr. Was ruled not guilty by reason of insanity. Hes at st. Elizabeth hospital in southeast washington and hes allowed to visit his mothers hom
Military being used by militants. The fighters took off this morning from the aircraft carrier, the uss george h. W. Bush in the persian gulf. We had people in irbil and if we see an advance, were going to hit it. Reporter president obama promised yesterday military action would be taken if the islamic militants were a threat to americans. When the lives of american citizens are at risk, we will take action. Thats my responsibility as commander in chief. Reporter late this morning, president obama made a call to jordans king abdullah, likely discuss the unrest in the region. But as isis militants take control of dozens of iraqi cities and towns, some experts question whether the u. S. Has a real military plan. This is not decisive use of military power, were not on the ground in the area. I dont think we know what were doing. Theres no word yet on how many isis militants may have died in this mornings air strike. Jennifer johnson, nbc news. In the meantime, the faa, the federal aviatio
Clear on this busy travel day. This is how it started with light rain. Nbc 10 out just before 6 00 this morning. The roads were wet. Drivers didnt have problems there. Live Team Coverage of this holiday storm with reporters throughout our region covering the changing conditions. We begin with our team of first alert meteorologists. Chief meteorologist glenn hurricane schwartz and nbc 10 first alert meteorologist Brittney Shipp. Lets start with glenn. Things changed very quickly this morning as was expected across the area. Rain changing to heavy wet snow in some parts of the region. The heaviest snow by the end of the day, of course, will be north and west. Thats where we expect the worst travel conditions and any kind of Power Outages as a result of this heavy wet snow. The general timing of this storm now to 1 00, snow north and west with rain south and east. During the afternoon, mainly snow north and west. Then the changeover south and east of philadelphia and then its tapering off