Warrington, 53. 47 in tanersville, 56 in saint davids and chester, 54. Ewing showing 51. Hammonton, 50. Gandys beach, 52. Glassboro, 58. Smyrna, 56 degrees, a comfortable morning around the delaware and the lehigh valleys. Flip it over to satellite and radar, lots of moisture buildings to the west, thats an approaching cold front. Some of the that moisture gets in here tomorrow late in the day. Tomorrow night and monday. So today is the dry day. Its a little more humid and a little warmer than the last couple of days, but overall a nice start for the weekend. Sun and high, thin clouds later on. Well call it warm, high of 83 degrees. Normally it should be around 78 or 79. This is a day well above seasonal averages. Speaking of temperatures being above seasonal averages. When i come back to well ridiculous temperatures coming and rain. A Police Officer is lucky to be alive after a suspect with the intent to kill opened fire on the officers car. Sergeant sylvia young was hit 8 times after being shot at 18 times. Another officer was hit by gunfire. The gunman did not stop there. He continued the rampage, in the end, 7 people were shot, two people are dead including the gunman. We have a story were following all morning long. This starting pointed at 52nd and sansom where the sergeant that was shot her name is sylvia young. She was sitting in her patrol car shot multiple times in the arm, her vest stopping several of the bullets. That suspect eventually is chased by officers that hear the shots that were fired. He runs and shoots five more people innocent victims here including an officer with the university of pennsylvania. One woman sadly was pronounced dead as a result of the shootout. We had a chance to speak with commissioner richard ross about the note that was found on the shooter. Investigators at the scene found an envelope that on the outside was marked domed, or something to that effect. So they have since opened it in an effort to obviously try to identify him and any Additional Information that would help us with the investigation. That letter that he had was a bunch of rambling indicates his hatred for Police Officers and probation officers. And, of course, this morning the crews continue to work their sources trying to bring you more information, as of yet no word from police on who exactly this shooter is. Were working to get you that information. As for the conditions of the officers and others shot by the suspect were waiting to hear from the hospital. As bob mentioned earlier in our earlier newscast, were learning about the sergeant involved in this, sergeant sylvia young a 19 year veteran of the Philadelphia Police department. She works in the 22nd district. But was in West Philadelphia working with a police task force. She is 46 years old and mother of two adult daughters and amazingly survived having been shot 8 times. 89 suspect fired 18 shots at her. University of pennsylvania Police Officer eddy miller engained in gunfire with the suspect. He survived a gunshot to the leg. He is 56 years old. He retired from Philadelphia Police department as a sergeant. A total of seven people were shot along different blocks on sansom in West Philadelphia, of course, this all taking place just last night. We know that one person was killed, three other civilians and two Law Enforcement officers were shot, but they managed to survive. Police eventually shoot and kill the gunman who was believed to be the only suspect involved in the shootout stay with action news and 6abc. Com for the latest developments on this breaking news story. Your time, 7 05, not long after the rampage there was yet another shooting in West Philadelphia. A man was shot in the back, officers rushed that person to the hospital. This all happened at holy and ogden street. They got the victim to the hospital to be treated. We are told he was admitted in critical condition. This morning the search continues for the shooter for clues and motive. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf wants lawmakers in harrisburg to do more to address the Opioid Crisis in the state. The governor said ten people a day are dieing of overdoses in pennsylvania. He wants lawmakers to go beyond getting more help for addicts to consider opioid related bills when they return in the next week or so. We turn to the race for president , republican nominee, donald trump traded one controversy for another. He has done an about face and acknowledged that president obama was in fact born in america, then he placed the blame on the original conspiracy on his opponent, Hillary Clinton. He started a new fight making a comment whether secret Service Agents protecting Hillary Clinton should be armed. I think her body guards should drop all weapons, they should disarm, immediately, what do you think, yes . , take their guns away, she doesnt want guns, lets see what happens to her. Take their guns away, okay, it would be very dangerous. Trump made a similar remark last month in north carolina. Hillary clinton has condemned trumps remarks, she calls his birther statement a sickening display and proves nothing. His campaign was founded on this outrageous lie. There is no erasing it in history. He is feeding into bigotry and bias that lurk in our county. While campaigning for clinton, First Lady Michelle Obama said her husband responded to those who question his place of birth by taking the high road. The first debate will be september 26th at hofstra university. It will not include gare gather johnson or Jill Gary Johnson or jill stein because they did not meet the 15 support in the poll. Get breaking alerts from the campaign trail with two months ago to election day. The fighting phils make a comeback at the bank. Well have highlights against their 13 inning win against the mar lins. It is the most terrifying and thrilling anticipated haunted houses in philadelphia. Well go behind terror in the walls. Reporter for the first time in a long time, the forecast models are putting out heavy rain for us, details in the exclusive accuweather sevenday forecast. I absolutely love my new but the rent is outrageous. Good thing geico offers affordable renters insurance. With great coverage it protects my personal belongings should they get damaged, stolen or destroyed. [doorbell] uh, excuse me. Delivery. Hey. Lo mein, szechwan chicken, chopsticks, soy sauce and you got some fortune cookies. Have a good one. Ah, these small new york apartments. Protect your belongings. Let geico help you with renters insurance. It is 7 11 a. M. , we want to recap our breaking news coming in from West Philadelphia. The gunman who ambushed a Philadelphia Police sergeant is dead. Police say he shot a total of 6 people. The sergeant and upenn Police Officer and four civilians, one of the civilians a woman has died. The shooter unloaded 18 bullets on a Philadelphia Police cruiser near 52nd and sansom. Sergeant young was shot 8 times. Philadelphia police found a letter from the shooter rambling about his hatred of police and probation officers. Well continue to follow this breaking news all morning long. Well get the latest on our website 6abc. Com. 71 00, from that to this, a look at the forecast. What to expect . Reporter well start out nice, it will be a little warmer today him were tracking rain sunday night into monday. Its muchneeded at this point. City city of philadelphia is closing in on 4 inches of deficit. We need rain, hopefully the models is right and we get the rain. Theres the commodor barry bridge, the sun is starting to rise, crisp and comfortably cool. Double scan live is clear, nothing going on, the radars stay dry, it will be late in the day when we start to see the storms pop up. 83 degrees high temperature. We topped out 80 on wednesday and thursday, 54 in allentown. Trenton, 51. Millville, 52. Atlantic city, 53. Another thing weve been enjoying over the last few days, the dewpoints have dropped off a clif. Cliff. Its been wonderfully comfortable. Today you might notice an increase in the dewpoints, tomorrow and monday we get into the 67, 69. You will notice it will become uncomfortable in the next 48 hours. Today is not too bad, sun and monday dont look pleasant. Tuesday and wednesday, the numbers tail off as the cold front dries us out and brings the return of sunshine. Heres satellite and radar, these are high, thin clouds, showing up on satellite loop. That will filter its way in over the next 12 hours or so. We are expecting a decent amount of sun. Well share the skies with the high, thin clouds. Some of the rain moves in sunday afternoon into monday. Water vapor we have another player in this, thats the remnants of julia its difficult to see that brought rain to the Eastern Shores of carolinas. The center is right here. Bigger thunderstorms is well to the east. Some of the this moisture will get drawn to the north as this fronts approaches to the west. Looks like well have added moisture on to this frontal system. Heres a look at the surface maps. Theres the remnants ofof remnants of julia. All this comes riding up the eastern seaboard with the front approaching that should be good enough to get us popup thunderstorms late in the day, but its sunday night into monday morning when the heaviest arrives. Future tracker 6, combination of sun and clouds. Tomorrow a cloudy start, one or two thunderstorms may develop late in the day after 2 00 p. M. , 3 00 p. M. Some of them could produce heavy drenching downpours, monday morning, in time for work and school look at the heavy drenching downpours in the i95 corridor, heading northward into new york an connecticut and boston. Some of the forecast models are suggesting a good one to two inches of rain when all is said and done. For today a quiet start to the weekend, sun and clouds, nice day. Highs around 83 degrees. Overnight tonight, mostly cloudy, humid, 64 degrees across the surrounding suburbs, 70 for center city. This is nice, but warmer than where we are this morning. Some locations are in the upper 40s right now. The exclusive accuweather sevenday forecast, 83 today. 86 for tomorrow. We have the threat for a lateday shower or thunderstorm. Monday expect downpours and maybe afternoon shower, cooler day. Wednesday is cooler, thursday, warmer, friday, 89. And saturday is cooler with highs in the 80s. We need the rain and hope ofly he hopefully we get it. Tamala edwards introduces us to a man whose second career is the envy of many in the art of aging segment. Reporter earl paul worked as a pipe fitter before retiring to new jersey. He is a self proclaimed beach bum. It was grief that brought him to the beach. Two years into retirement his wife passed away. I want to the beach, i felt more comfortable, i started doing it every day. It was my salvation. Reporter that leelg continued for 2 healing continued for 22 years. That quest has brought him celebrity. Radio stations and newspapers need stories. I am a story. Reporter one beach day is 3 hours on the beach. Sometimes 12 hours in the summer. He does it rain or shine or snow. You absorb the sunshine to make healthier. It took me two years to write a book. I dont even write good christmas cards. Reporter but the beach days brought purpose for earl, he engaged in life. Now at 80 he has no intention of slowing down. Im here today and ill be here tomorrow and god knows what the other days are about. The intention is to do it until my body wears out. Tamala edwards channel 6 action news. Dear fellow citizen, i know what its like to live a full life. But living for today doesnt mean forgetting about tomorrow. Most people spend more time planning their vacation than they do for retirement. But i like to think of retirement like its a 30year vacation. So how are you going to get there . Dont worry. It just takes some planning. And i can help. So if you have a question about retirement, ask me. Sincerely, Bernard Tynes fellow vacationer and fellow citizen. One of many pieces in my i havlife. Hma. So when my asthma symptoms kept coming back on my longterm control medicine. I talked to my doctor and found a missing piece in my asthma treatment with breo. Oncedaily breo prevents asthma symptoms. 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Waking up with us on a saturday morning, 7 20 outside, 60 degrees, sky6 live hd several camera giving you this beautiful shot there of the center city skyline. Meteorologist chris sowers says prepare yourselves for a great day. It is showtime for americas largest haunted house, terror behind the walls right here in philadelphia. Action news was at the Opening Night at eastern state penitentiary. Hollywood quality sets and custom sound tracks turn the set into spooky cell blocks. 200 are in costume, we have an elite team. Make up artists and whole team of costume shoppers. Terror behind the walls continues through halloween, proceeds from ticket sales go to support the preservation of eastern state penitentiary. Heres whats happening around the delaware and lehigh valleys this weekend. Jewelry show begins bringing you the Largest Selection of jewelry at the lowest prices in oaks, Montgomery County from 10 00 a. M. To 6 00 p. M. Tomorrow from 11 00 a. M. To 5 00 p. M. The annual scarecrow festival at peddlers village. Theres scarecrows and pumpkin painting and a whole lot more. Check it out today and tomorrow from 10 00 a. M. To 6 00 p. M. The north and the south are mine. All seems beautiful to me. Whats with them . Oh, those two . Theyre always fighting for attention. Theres more to a legendary city than its legends. Plan your legendary stay at visitphilly. Com everyone, 7 24 saturday morning, we have muchneeded rain in the forecast over the the next couple of days. Today is dry, late tomorrow and tomorrow night into monday we could have wet weather approaching the area. We have a front moving in from the west. We have cooler air across the high plains. This front will see the remnants of the Tropical Storm julia. It will get drawn to the north up and down the eastern seaboard, not a whole lot, but enough to enhance the rainfall, some of the downpours sunday night into monday morning. For today, today is the dry day. Today is a beautiful afternoon around the delaware an lehigh valley. Look at the jersey shore, sun and more humid, 78. City of philadelphia. 83 and turning warmer. Poconos, 82 degrees, sun and clouds. Increasing clouds tomorrow, rain late in the day tomorrow and again sunday night and monday. Gray . Thank you for the update. 7 25. In sports this morning, ryan howard sparks a phillies rally against the marlins. He crushed a home run getting phillies on the score board at Citizens Bank park. It took 13 innings to put the game away. An rbi single won it. 43. The series continues tonight. Jamie apody has the rest of the sports. Reporter good morning, congrats to eagles quarterback carson wentz who was named rookie of the week of heres someone who climbed on board the wednesday wagon wents wagon, doug peterson. Whats does he do for an encore . Youre calm and cool on the field what do you tribute that . Its my faith. Im very grounded. My upbringing the north dakota roots coming out there. Monday night football youve watched it what do you think it will be like on the road in chicago. It will be an awesome atmosphere. Its a prime time game. As a kid i grew up watching monday night football, im excited to turn it on, ill be playing in it, its cool, but in the end its just a ballgame and we have to win it. Well bring you complete coverage on monday pregame countdown to the game at 8 00 p. M. Followed by the eagles and bear at 8 30phl17. Today is the big rematch with penn and temple. They have never won at beaver field. My question, what else it going to be like going up there . Its going to be great, my sophomore year it was a great atmosphere it was fun, you have to prepare for it, we got the little speakers going on, its going to be interesting. Last time we were up there, it was a seven point game going into the 4th quarter. The moment got us, were working hard to make sure that doesnt happen again. Stay tuned a little later this morning well preview the big penn state temple matchup when matt rhule joins ducis rogers, the temple football play book coming up later at 9 45. Thats sports, have a great saturday. Im Hillary Clinton and i approve this message. I know more about isis then the generals do. John mccain, a war hero. Hes not a war hero, hes a war hero because he was captured. I like people that werent captured ok. Donald trump compared his sacrifices to the sacrifices of two parents who lost their son in war. How would you answer that father . What sacrifice have you made for your country . I think ive made a lot of sacrifices, built great structures. Ive had tremendous success, i think. Those are sacrifices . Gunshots and sees a male approaching her vehicle firing through her window. Chilling words from Philadelphia Police commissioner, richard ross after one of officers is ambushed and shot 8 times. In all, 2 officers and 4 civilians were shot by a single suspect before he was killed by police. We know this morning one of the victims has died. Thats the breaking news saturday september 17. Im gray hall. Well have more continuing coverage of the bizarre string of violence in phil