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KYW Eyewitness News At 5 March 13, 2015

Just out for a walk with his dog on thursday night this 51 year old shooting victim was found unconscious with his flashlight in one hand, his dogs leash in the other. Lake next to him was his dog. Not injured just seemed to be very scared, shaken. The deadly shooting happened here in the 6400 block of woodcrest avenue in the overbrook section of the city. Around 8 30, police were called to the scene after someone heard a gunshot. The victim, was found in the street and rushed to the hospital, shot once in the chest. He was pronounced dead short time later. Investigators say this is an unusual scene for overbrook. You are Walking Around this neighborhood relatively safe neighborhood, not much crime goes on in this particular area. And the outcome could have been worse. Had the victims daughter joined him for his nightly dog walk. Usually the routine. Fortunately his daughter wasnt with him tonight out here. Just a tragic incident. Looking for anybody who has information to contact our tip line at 215686tips. At this time police do believe the motive for this attack is robbery. This investigation is continuing. How much, and again, they ask, anyones cents to step forward hoping they can identify the suspect and catch this killer. Reporting live outside of Police Headquarters this morning, jan carabeo cbs3 Eyewitness News. Jan, thank you. New this morning, an accident injuries three people in germantown overnight. It happened just after 2 00 this morning at wayne ave. , and hansberry street. Two cars were involved. The three injured passengers had been taken to the hospital. Were told that none every them are considered to be life threatening. Coming up on 5 03, we head outside to the skydeck. Bit chillier this morning . Definitely feels little colder. Gotten used to the past couple of mornings, starting offer in the 40s this morning though, most every us will be below freezing, even into the 20s, in some spots. Lets take a look at storm scan3, it shows our next weather maker a lot of moisture moving through the Mississippi River valley. Already sneak nothing western virginia, these wont get here, rain wont get here until late tonight. So today is actually kind of like a bonus day. Living on borrowed time. Talking about rain. The rain doesnt get here until nighttime. Actually going to see some sunshine to start the day. It will be a real nice first half of your friday, then clouds start to roll in. But, look at these temperatures, down to 26 in allentown right now pair of twos mount pocono, not great poker hand, not great temperature wake to up either. 29 degrees in reading. Twentynine in wilmington. It is only 27 degrees in atlantic city. Still sitting at 34 at the airport. I do think well go below freeze being before the morning is through. But, your day planner, warms us up pretty quickly. Temperatures not quite as mild as yesterday not as mild as wednesday. 49 degrees by 3 00 p. M. With that being said, yesterday we had a lot of winds. That made it feel much colder than the thermometer indicated. Today less winds probably feel even warmer than yesterday. Now, we send it inside to justin, coming up more on the rain coming in tonight. Justin . Kate, tanks a l good news the rain does hold off until later today. Your morning ride, no problems outside this morning. Just little bit chilly. You may need the heavier jacket. Like kate said, at least the winds not how long this morning. We take a look at 76 again westbound at henderson road, westbound looking good even eastbound as well. Im sure that will pick up, though, and the next hour or so as we approach the prime time rush hour into new jersey, we go, 42 freeway both directions, no problems, headlights are moving northbound toward the city. But no backups to talk about as we speak just yet. As meteorologist you love radar. For traffic i love this man. See the green area, arrows that is good, speed limit 55 Miles Per Hour, 295 and the turnpike, little slower coming in at 59. Hey, well take it on this friday morning. The overturned accident in plymouth township on Germantown Pike has been cleared. We have downed polls to deal with. There are lane restrictions on Germantown Pike. The alternate is east twp. Line road. Of course, the off ramp to 291, exit ten on 95 northbound, thats closed, that could be a two week project. The alternate island avenue. Thats a look at your ride this morning erika we send it back to you. Thank you heart broken city saying goodbye to a fallen hero. The viewing for Philadelphia Police officer Robert Wilson; this afternoon. Justin finch joins us now at the 22nd Police District building in north philadelphia, where officers wilson was stationed. Justin good morning. Reporter erika, ukee, good morning, as you can see the 22nd district here in mourning, just behind us, the ceremonial black bunt that hangs on an officers live was lost, and just behind that, you will see cars and other shows of support truely a city in mourning, as we saw once more last night at a vigil. Reporter a salute to a sacrifice, friends family, neighbors, supporters, of officer Robert Wilson iii came together thursday celebrating his brief and inspirational life. Wilsons sister among those leading the vigil in the cobbs creek neighborhood where he lived and found his calling. Sealing the support from everyone, it helps it helps. It really helps just the support and the love shown and just knowing that my brother he touched everyone just as much as he touched us. I knew him as child because he lived on my block. And im really so sorry for the family. And i give all my respect to all the officers thats out here. Last thursday the 30 year old father of two lost his life succumb to go gunshot wounds suffered in a shootout with two armed men at this north philly game stop. I think it is horrible. I think it is absolutely horrible. Wilson, police say, was in the store in uniform buying a gift for his son and then found himself foiling an Armed Robbery attempt by brother ramon williams, carlton hip now facing murder charges. Back at the vigil in the crowd of candlelight, a thank you for the risk wilson and other officers take onto defend the city every day. I respect what he did. And i respect him as a Police Officer. And i know that there are a lot of good officers out here. And police have released few details funeral details. We learned the viewing is today from four p. M. To 8 00 p. M. At the francis funeral home on whitby avenue. Second viewing set for tomorrow at 7 00 a. M. At the palestra on south 33rd street followed by a funeral at 10 00 a. M. , and officer wilson will be laid to rest at Fernwood Cemetery in lansdowne, and of course, he leaves behind two children, two boys, one who just turned ten, and a one year old. We are live from the 22nd district, justin finch cbs3, Eyewitness News. Justin, thank you for. That will. Our time now 5 07. And our top sports story, a rival no more. 2014 g champion Demarco Murray waking up this morning as an official member of the philadelphia eagles. The team signed the former cowboys star to a five year, 42 million deal. Murray is expected to fill a huge hole in the backfield which should compliment the birds retooled offense. Told our Beasley Reese how appreciative he is for this opportunity. Amazing, i cant stress enough, how blessed i am, and how fortunate i am to be a part of this organization, now, and im excited to get to work, and been crazy couple every days like i said, all worth it. Many fans agree. Some have already taken to twitter, rebuilding jerseys like this one converted from la shawn mccoy to murray. And all of a sudden those fans who questioned chip kellys tactics earlier this week, seem to be back on board. You have to get rid of some to get some in order to make the team bert. So i believe, you know, whatever they did was for a good cause. I care about philly sports, but just let the coach do what he needs to do. It is his team. I think he is doing the right thing. I trust in chip. Everybody else should too. Now lets flip the script. They are very angry down in the heart of texas. Deep down in the heart of texas, some cowboy fans are setting their murray jerseys on fire, and posting the evidence wow on line. Well, the eagles quickly open their arms to their former rival on twitter. Brandon boykin here tweeted welcome to philly. Demarco murray youll run faster with wings. I like that. Hashtag fly eagles fly. And we got another one here from josh. Josh just asked certainly question you all still question chip . Let us know what you think about the deal to bring murr toy philadelphia. Using the hashtag cbs3. 2,000 philadelphia families can afford to send their children to better schools this morning. Parent learned last night they won scholarships from the childrens scholarship funds philadelphia. Eyewitness News Reporter Nicole Brewer joins us now, in the sat center more on some of the families who won. Nicole, good morning. Good morning, erika. You know, for these families, yesterday was truly life changing, as they found out whether or not their child was selected to receive one of 2,000 scholarships. Now, Eyewitness News was there, when irish frederick received the good news. Take a listen. Oh, my god. You got picked. Congratulations. Thank you. Says that opportunity made possible by private donations and corporate sponsorships will allow her son a second graduator attend a safe high quality Primary School for four years. Now, for her, it is the first step toward a better future. I want my son to have the best education possible. I want him to have a place where he can enjoy being a little kid being nurtured, a good foundation, a good structure. Make me proud to my my mommy proud of me. We have seen a difference that these scholarships have made. Ive been here 13 years at childrens scholarship funds. Im even seeing sole some College Graduates that come back and visit us. There is nothing better. Now our cameras were also rolling at the call center on thursday, in all the childrens Scholarship Program serves about 5,000 children enrolled at over 185 private and parochial schools. Now, despite being the largest and most differs provider of k through eight scholarships in pennsylvania, each year, unfortunately, they are forced to turn away more than 7,000 children. Thats the latest liver from the cbs3 satellite center. Nicole brewer, cbs3 Eyewitness News. Special opportunity okay, nicole, thank you. What a difference it makes in their lives. No question. Man who came facetoface with the dzhokhar brothers describes his terrifying end counter. Now for the first time were seeing his dramatic escape from them thats ahead. Mrs. , praying for peace, in ferguson missouri, after two Police Office remembers shot. The latest on the search for the shooter. And the Oklahoma Football Team weighing in on the racist fraternity scandal. See their silent protest. And enjoy the dry weather today while you can. Kate says it will be a wet weekend. Shell let you know when the rain starts, when we do traffic and weather together on the 3s on the other side. Be right back. Our friday is looking pretty good. Lucky despite the fact it is friday the 13th, the rain will hold off until the overnight hours. It is really going to be a saturday system coming in generally right around midnight. So, for your friday, were going to enjoy some pretty nice weather. Now, the clouds will thicken by afternoon. It will be sunny beautiful start to the morning. That said, looking out at center city, looks clear looks dry youll need the heavier coat this morning. Weve gotten used to temperatures in the 40s to start the day not so today. Temps will be down below freezing across the entire area by the time we see that sun come up. Storm scan3, sweeping the area, not finding anything at all. Because all of the rain still way down to the south, you can see, a lot of it, though, it lifts in from the southwest tan will move across the area again generally during the day tomorrow. The steadiest of the rain from about midnight tonight until 5 00 p. M. Tomorrow. I think the heaviest will be in the morning tomorrow. Then some scattered showers through the afternoon and evening hours. Temperatures right now chilly 34 at the airport only 26 in allentown, 29 in reading and look at the temp departures from where we were yesterday. Seeing temperatures 15, 10 degrees colder, than this time yesterday. So you need the gloves today. You need the had to the the scarf, the things you maybe left at home yesterday morning. And, maybe wished you had them in the afternoon because of the wind. 7 00 p. M. , the clouds are in, the rain still holds off. You can see by 1 00 a. M. Rain over spreads the area, all night long, right through at least the first haft of the day saturday weaver waves of rain moving through, three quarters after inch to inch of rain is possible. Now, we check in on the roads with justin, good morning. Good morning, good friday morning, everyone, weekends storms, i think last weekends was the first weekend we had in a while where it is dry now talking more rain. Traffic flowing pretty good morning, we take you out to 422 eastbound is the headlight, this is approaching route 29 around the Phoenixville Collegeville area. So both directions, looking pretty good this morning, so far. We take you to the boulevard check out the birds eye view there, both directions, no problems heading in and out of the city. Area speeds, across the region, look pretty good again the schuylkill expressway in and out, coming in around 55 Miles Per Hour, you dont see any red showing up yet this morning. So, traffic is looking good, 55 Miles Per Hour on 95, and up to 65 on 295 and the jersey turnpike. We did have that accident in plymouth township on Germantown Pike, it is cleared, but still dealing with some lane restrictions, due to downed power pole. That is a look at your ride this morning erika back to you. Thanks, justin. Tensions running high in ferguson missouri after two Police Officers were shot during a protest early thursday morning. Demonstrators marched last night calling for the resignation of the citys mayor. Candlelight vigil was also held to honor the two officers. This is the latest violence in a city torn by racial tensions after the Police Shooting every unarmed teen, michael brown. Search is still on for the gunman. Updating latest developments right now in a deadly shooting in overbrook. The 51 year old victim was walking his dog, when he was shot along woodcrest avenue. Neighbors say they heard those shots ring out around 8 30 last night. Police say robbery is the likely motive. Hundreds remembered Philadelphia Police officer Robert Wilson at a vigil last night. Officer wilson was killed in the line every duty last week. Viewing for the officer takes place tonight in west philadelphia. Well, local Baseball Team is cooking up a new treat that sweeps salty and real diet buster. Well show you the new ballpark food that lets you know how you can help name it. Sound tasty but need to take some tums with it. Oh, okay. Also, speaking of diets more than just a piece every jewelry what that guy is wearing. Thousand necklace can help you stay on track with your weight loss goals which i am guess doing not involve that donut hotdog. No. Well be right back. Judge of. Committee to ways to he can pants the pgq. You probably remember city council killed the plan for pgq for almost 2 billion last year. Time now to check your philadelphia job market report. And heres cbs News Business analyst, jill schlessinger. Some jobs may be underrated. And not glamorous. But they still may be worth considering. Remember the movie the graduate when Dustin Hoffmans character react to the idea after career in plastics . Well, before you reject any positions, consider this career cast assembled number of underrated profession that is may be worth a second look. First, there is exercise physiologist. This field includes professionals involved with injury and i will necessary prevention rehabilitation, personal trainers, and recreational therapists. They sport an average annual salary of nearly 42,700. Then there is Market Research analysts they design surveys that breakdown statistical data to help track Consumer Spending and the best way to sell products and services. The demand for Market Research analysts should grow by 32 over the next eight years. Which means their average annual salary, which is 71,540 here in philadelphia, will go up too. A carrie in either of these unsung positions is certainly a lot more interesting than one in plastics. Im jill schlessinger, cbs3 eyewitness thank you, cable for the slower internet upload speeds. For making me wait longer to share my photo albums. Thank you cable, because if we never had you we wouldnt know the incredible difference verizon fios makes. In Customer Satisfaction studies, fios is rated 1 in Internet Speed and reliability 8 years running. Plus, fios has the fastest wifi available from any provider. Period. See the difference for yourself. 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