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WPVI Action News 6PM January 8, 2016

Police commissioner set it straight. This could have been a Police Funeral today. Reporter indeed, jim. It is a miracle but a veteran Police Officer tonight explains what happened there this way. He says you see the gunman charging towards the van actually running firing wildly and thats why he missed at least 11 eight of his 11 shots that he was known to have fired because you cant keep the gun at the target that way. Had he been walking up calmly and trained to do this, the results could have been tragically different. This Surveillance Video from 60th and spruce late last night shows just how close the officer came to death of you see the gunman identified as Edward Archer of yeadon charging the patrol car and opening fire eventually getting his hand inside the vehicle. Police say he shot at least 11 times. Officer Jesse Hartnett was hit three times in the left arm but managed to get out of the car and wound his assailant in the buttocks as he fled. Heres officer hartnetts first radio transmission. Ive been shot. Became bleeding heavily. Three gun shot wounds to the left arm is all we have. Absolutely amazing that thats all he sustained. I cannot explain how he escaped that. Nothing short of miraculous and were thankful tour that. Reporter archer was captured near 60th and delancey. When he got to Police Headquarters police say he quickly gave a limited confession. He stated that he pledges his allegiance to islamic state. He follows allah and that is the reason he was called upon to do this inch the gun that was allegedly used to shoot officer hartnett seen here is a stolen 9millimeter handgun. Police issue. Stolen in october of 2013. The theft of the Police Officers gun it was reported as was required and sometime things happen and someone was disciplined for it i will tell you honestly about there as is our protocol. Reporter officer hartnett went straightly to the hospital even as he was being rushed into the surgery his father had a chance to speak with him briefly. Spirits are positive. How are yours . Positive. Reporter jim, officer hartnett will require many months of medical attention and major therapy. Live at Police Headquarters in center city, im vernon odom, channel6 action news. Thank you vernon. One of the first things police did after the shooting was to raid the home of the suspects aunt. The location 61st and pine literally around the corner from the shooting scene. Action News Reporter john rawlins is live outside the house tonight. John, what were Police Looking for . What did they find . Reporter hi, jim. They were looking for anything tied to the crime of course or that could give them a better sense of the suspect. What makes him tick in other words. Were told they did recover at least one item that might belong to mr. Archer. Were just a short walk from the shooting scene. There we spoke with a young woman who said she was there last night. Came straight on out to the cop car and went boom, boom, boom, boom, boom. Thats why everybody was scared. People that was standing outside was people ran out the bar. We hit the floor. Reporter tamika jones says she could not believe her eyes. She had been standing in the window of a takeout store when she saw a man in a white robe charging and rapidly firing a gun at a philadelphia Police Officer sitting behind the wheel of his car. He ambushed that cop for nothing. I dont know if he had Mental Health issue issues or what it s but something theres more to why he did that to that cop. cause that cop did not deserve it. Reporter jones told us though he doesnt live in west philadelphia, suspect Edward Archer was a familiar face in this area spending time here when he visited relatives. Neighbors along delancey street told us Police Arrested archer in the middle of their block. Chanel mason said she didnt hear gun shots but a commotion outside her home. What i actually heard was, you know, the cop saying to the guy get the f down, get the f down, get the f down so im like what is the commotion. So when i go to the window im looking and i actually see them apprehending him. Reporter archer was picked up about halfway between the shooting scene at 60th and spruce and this house at 61st and pine. 11 swat officers using a battering ram entered the house along with a member of the bomb squad this afternoon. Its thought the house belongs to archers family. Neighbors say he often spent time here visiting a relative who has moved away. Its believed the suspect still has a key to the house. Those who know the suspect say yes, he is a practicing muslim but reject reports he pledged himself to isis. The fbi searched house for several hours and removed at least four boxes and a bag. Well, were told apparently louse is under renovation at this point in time. Agents search for about two hours today looking for anything tied to the crime or anything that might give them a better idea about the suspect. Live in west philadelphia, john rawlins, channel6 action news. Jim. Thank you john. Once again, lets identify the suspect as 30yearold Edward Archer. Police say he has confessed to the crime saying he did it in the name of islam. Archer lives with his mother on south maple avenue in yeadon, delaware county. Needless to say that home was the subject of much scrutiny today by police investigators. Action News Reporter Wendy Saltzman is in front of the house tonight. Wendy what have you been able to find out. Reporter detectives served a search warrant looking for any evidence that radical islam played a role in that brutal overnight attack of the Police Officer. Theyre looking for any clues in this case about his past and his motive. These photos show the moments 30yearold Edward Archer carried out his attack against the police in a statement to detectives he says he was called to kill police by allah. According to him he believes that the Police Defend laws that are contrary to the teachings of the koran. Reporter but the question is was it radicalization or just the act of a violent criminal who used a stolen Police Weapon to fire at officer Jesse Hartnett 13 times. I think he was savvy enough to stop just short of implicating himself in a conspiracy with anything even if one exists we dont know right now. Reporter his criminal history shows in 2013 archer was arrested by the Philadelphia Police for terroristic threats and gun charges. He pled guilty to carrying a firearm without a license and assault which carried a nine to 23 month sentence. Archer was immediately paroled for time served. In a sentencing report he states he has never seen a doctor or been hospitalized for Mental Illness and that he was not under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Law also arrested by the media police at the end of 2012 and was found guilty on six counts including forgery altering a document careless driving and driving on a suspended or revoked license. Archer whose house was raided this afternoon was set to be sentenced for that crime this coming monday. But criminal records prove no trail linking archer to terroristic teachings. Neighbor says they were quiet. They were regular normal people that minded their business. Reporter this afternoon the small street with just 12 houses is roped off as officers execute add search warrant inside. You never suspect that this type of activity or individuals like this is living so close. Reporter Law Enforcement believe what 33 found unside this home as well as the seconds location in philadelphia will help them to determine if archer was communicating with isis or looking at propaganda online. He was just three days away from being sentenced for his crimes in tell wear county where he faced years of probation and possible confinement. Live in yeadon werent dee saltzman channel6 action news. The local islamic communities was quick to condemn the confessed actions of Edward Archer as was the citys mayor. In no way shape or form does anyone in this room believe there islam or the teaching of islam has anything to do with what youve seen on had that screen. That is abhorrent its terrible and does not represent the religion in any way shape or form or its teaching. Theres no animosity between us and the Philadelphia Police department. As a matter of fact we work well with the Philadelphia Police department especially right here in philadelphia where we have a Good Relationship of interaction between us. The iman says hes never seen Edward Archer and does not know what mosque he attends. We have been covering this story from every angle at 6abc. Com. You can get another look at those startling surveillance images from the scene. We also have more raw video pictures and updates as they become available. Two men are going to prison for their roles in the deadly Building Collapse on Market Street in center city philadelphia. Six people were killed, 13 others injured on june 5th, 2013. Today two and a half years later demolition contractor Griffin Campbell was sentenced to spend between 15 and 30 years behind bars for involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors said that he cut corners and caused a wall to collapse onto a an Salvation Army store. Benschop pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. Today we learn the new date for bill cosbys next Court Appearance on a sex assault charge in Montgomery County. A judge granted the defense request to postpone the preliminary hearing originally scheduled for january 14th. The new date is february 2nd at the main courthouse in norristown. Prosecutors will argue that they have enough evidence to go to trial. A record setting Powerball Jackpot has climbed even higher tonight to 800 million. That will puts the cash payout at 496 million. Action news has found people across the region buying up tickets. Tomorrow night is the next drawing. Well bring you the winning numbers during action news at 11 00. Coming up on action news tonight, a fire claims two lives in north philadelphia. A mother and a young son she was trying to save. Well tell you what firefighters discovered inside the home. The daughter of a fallen Montgomery County soldier receivers the American Flag at his funeral today. And a warm front is approaching from the south and west. A few scattered showers overnight tonight but a heavy round of rain over part of the weekend and record high temperatures. Well have all the details in accuweather. And we have these four names, chip kelly, Desean Jackson, jon gruden and Jeff Skversky when action news continues. Im Neil Patrick Harris and new york is my home. No place has more world class culture. Come winter, i cant wait to visit our mustsee collections of art and superb photography and film. New york has beautifully restored theaters, that are now important centers for the performing arts. And museums that preserve the glories of the past. Winter in new york state means more great things to do than ever. Plan your trip at iloveny. Com theres something for everyone. This was the scene of unspeakable tragedy early this morning. This was the 2800 block of north Fourth Street in north philadelphia. Fire attacked a home and a pregnant mother tried to save her twoyearold son. Both were killed. Action News Reporter gray hall has the story. In a better place. She died like everyone say being a hero. Reporter family members of Elizabeth Perez and her twoyearold son nathaniel are heartbroken. The mother and son died in an Early Morning house fire in the 2800 block of north Fourth Street. Perez made it out but ran back insides to save her son. Many in this north philadelphia neighborhood are calling the mom a hero. I have five boys, so, yeah, i would go back. I would do what a mother should do, go back. Reporter the fire started around 4 a. M. Sadly the mothers heroic efforts failed and crews found their bodies in an upstairs beds room. She ran cause thats her. She would not leave her boy like she ran back in and, you know, she cant make it out so shes like well im staying with my son and thats what she would document firefighters dont believe the home will any working smoke detectors. There is no word on what caused the fire but investigators say there were at least five portable heaters inside the home. Six people were able to get out alive and the perez family now reflect on the lives of twoyearold nathaniel and his mother. And as you can see there is a growing memorial for the victims of this family no doubt that will grow throughout the night and the next coming days. The American Red Cross is now helping this family and not too long ago firefighters they were in this neighborhoods passing out free smoke detectors. In north philadelphia, gray hall, channel6 action news. There has been a shakeup at the top of the Pennsylvania State police. Seconds in command Lieutenant Colonel george bive there. S has been demoted and reassigned. He was the face of the massive pocono mountain search for accuse trooper killer eric frein. He has been sent to a flag being presented to the threeyearold daughter he left behind. Air force Staff Sergeant peter taub was one of six troops killed in a suicide bombing on december 21st near Bagram Air Base in afghanistan. Fellow soldiers and veterans lined the streets outside saint Johns Evangelical Church to pay tribute to taub. He was just 30 years old. He may be gone but he clearly isnt being forgotten. I dont know why you get in impression. Desean jackson still not happy with chip hip. Guess you cant blame him. Not only was chip kellys job ripped away after losing two of all people Desean Jackson and the redskins nearly two weeks ago but now jackson is ripping the former eagles coach. The redskins receiver called this karma after chip abruptly cut him two years ago and then made more drastic changes which of course blew up in his fails. In an interview with the football blog monday morning quarterback jackson says today im a Firm Believer that bad karma comes back on you. When you ruin a team that you do things to peoples lives, you release people, trade people, you get rid of good players who built something with the community, with the fans, with the kids. To have a guy come in and change up the team like that, i just believe in karma. So for everyone to go their separate ways and to see how it all ended its a very sad thing. While chip kelly met with the 49ers about their opening yesterday the eagles are still looking for his replacement. Andy reids offensive coordinator Doug Peterson is reportedly set to interview on sunday. What about jon gruden the Philadelphia Daily News reported the monday night football analyst was interested in the opening but in a statement to 6abc gruden spokesperson at he i espn says n has no plans to go back to coaching. He was the eagles offensive player in the 90s and a head coach in oakland and tampa bay but he hasnt coached since 2008. Gruden will be in the booth tomorrow on 6abc for nfl playoff football. Jeremy maclin and the cleaves fakes the texans tomorrow on 6abc. Flyers young and exciting star defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere will not play tomorrow against the new york islanders. He left last nights game after a flee to knee collision in the first period. The fires will go for their Third Straight win tomorrow after beating minnesota on the road in overtime last night. Michael del zotto. Theres your game winner. Its their first w away from home in almost a month. Now three at home for the flyers who are trying to gets momentum and trying to get in the playoff picture here. Thank you jeff. Adam joseph and the accuweather forecast for the weekend when we come back in just a moment. Wow. The internet is crazy fast here. I know, right . Its so nice to have everyone over. Hi hey. Mmm. I just laid an egg. Does anybody want it . Joey, you want some gasoline . Yes, please. Mom, guess what . I married a clown and were having tiny little clown babies. Mhm. I just bought a hammer. With internet fast enough for everyone, your guests might get a bit carried away. Get out of the past. Get fios. Is so wholesome. And it doesnt take the whole paycheck. Giants exclusive natures promise. Eat well for less. My giant. Some wet weather moving into the tristate area. Yeah, wet and very warm in fact records by the second half of the weekend and then an arctic blast pushes back in for next week so many changes ahead as we look at double scan live radar. All is quiet at the present time but you look north and west of harrisburg, see a little precipitation starting to pop on the radar. This is ahead of a warm front that will pass through overnight tonight to bring some

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