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WTXF FOX 29 News At 5 June 10, 2016

3 00 oclock in the afternoon. The woman was leaving the Schuylkill River trail and headed up the steps walnut street when she says a man approached her and said quote you dont know anything. Then slashed this woman across the forehead. The suspect took off. The woman was treated at press we attorney hospital for 3inch cut. We talked to police within the past hour who say in addition to questioning a person of interest, theyre reviewing another piece of evidence. Central detectives was able to gather some Surveillance Video. Not of the incident itself but perhaps of the individual either coming or going to that location. We had no need at this particular time to put that Video Surveillance video out at this time. But again that was information that was a part of their investigation that may have led to the apprehension earlier this morning. Reporter and back here live, no weapon has been recovered but, again, Police Questioning a person of interest in the slashing attack on 24yearold woman yesterday we are waiting right now to learn if charges will be filed. Dawn . Shawnette, thank you. Developing to night, shots fired outside a dallas texas airport. Get down, get down, get down gunfire . Brian armstrong who was standing feet away capturing the incident on his phone. It happened today outside the Dallas Love Field airport. You can see an officer there in the yellow vest with a weapon drawn. Authorities say the officer shot and injured a man who was involved in some sort of domestic disturbance. Reports say the man may have been throwing rocks at a woman in a car. Authorities say an officer approached and told the suspect to stop but police say he rushed the officer forcing him to sho shoot. There was no children in the car. We just believe that the suspect is the father of the victims children, the lady who has been attacked. Her condition is fine. This all happened right outside the airports baggage claim which was filled with people at the time. Luckily no one else was hurt. Also developing to night the search is on for whoever fired a gun at another driver in the kensington second of the city. Police releasing this Surveillance Video today that they say shows the apparent road rage incident. Lets get straight to Dave Schratwieser life outside Philadelphia Police headquarters. Dave . Reporter dawn, police still looking for the driver and the car engaged in this road rage incident. Fortunatelily two shots fired at the other vehicle did not hit the driver or the passenger. Tonight, investigators still looking for the car as i said but drivers faced with the third road rage shooting incident in the past month well theyre on edge. It was sunday night just before 10 30 when surveillance cameras caught two vehicles at the corner of front and lehigh. They have an exchange of words as a result of one cutting the other one off. Reporter as the lead vehicle turned on to front street the suspects High Performance dodge hesitated at the light, then followed the car on to front. The operator of the blue Dodge Charger fires a couple shots to the rear of the other vehicle. Luckily enough no one was struck with that gunfire. Reporter the driver sped off as the 43yearold victim behind the wheel and female passenger sat stunned and terrified. There were kids on bikes, just across the street. I think they need to respect the next driver just like i do, you know. If they want to go by, go on around meek you know what i mean, keep it down. If you pass them they get mad because you pass them. You can even say how you doing today. Reporter this is the road rage shooting incident in a month. Back in may a man opened fire on another driver on i476. The car was hit once by gunfire Anthony Richardson was charged in that case. Then tuesday morning, a driver in the northbound lanes of i95 on girard point bridge was shot at by another driver. His tire was blown out. Tipsters quickly led state police to suspect anthony gilbert. Very dangerous situation to have somebody take out their frustration of driving in the form of pulling out a handgun. Reporter state and Philadelphia Police are warning drivers to be careful and not to react to aggressive drivers. They should report any form of aggressive driving behavior to police immediately. If you shoot a driver because youre mad, i mean, that can create all kinds of things. Not only can you kill that person but, two, that can create more accidents. Do the right thing and try to keep things on the right note. Respect the next person. Reporter Police Describe the vehicle as blue Dodge Charger with lightly blue racing stripes on the hood and chrome wheel. Well have the very latest on the investigation and the search for that driver and vehicle coming up at 6 00. Chris . All right, dave, thanks. In montgomery county, accu accused gunman is under arrest for deadly shooting in the parking lot avenue mcdonalds. Jonathan walker is charged with first degree murder related to in the shooting death of 24yearold marquise johnson. Police found johnsons body leaving through drive through of the mcdonalds late tuesday night. Prosecutors say the suspect and victim had an argument at a nearby gas station before that shooting. And Philadelphia Police hope this new Surveillance Video can help lead them to two armed men in an inn, hook invade add home in logan. This happened yesterday morning on the 1,000 block of west ruscomb street. Cops say the man men force their way into a home and held the people at gun point while they rob the place. They took off running on tenth street. Investigators say they got away with a purse, money and electronics. The time has come to say goodbye to muhammed ali. Ali, ali, ali fans coming from near and far to honor the legendary boxer chanting his name as a hearse passes the boxing champs childhood home in louisville kentucky. Mourners making their way to Memorial Service filled with government leader and celebrities paying their final respect to the greatest. Foxs joel waldman is in louisville tonight. Reporter stars and fans alike gathered to say goodbye to one of the worlds greatest athletes. Its a final farewell for the man simply known as the greate greatest. A funeral pro Social Security for muhammed ally winding through his hometown of louisville kentucky passing by fans, his childhood home and traveling on the boulevard bearing his name along the way. Ali ali ali he had time for everybody. He was never too big to stop and say hello and do whatever he could to help anybody. Reporter ali also remembered at a Muslim Prayer Service known as a gentlemen nas is a. And at an inter faith memorial at louisville arena. The late boxer helped plan the details of the events himself end wanted to celebration of his life open to the public. His impact transcends across the world, across, you know, communities, across the nation. Reporter make no mistake the stars are also out in full force to pay that are last respects. Paul bearers including former heavy weight champions lenox lyses and mike tyson and will smith who played the lead role in the movie ali. George foreman is an honorary paul bearer. He fought ali in 1974 as the rumble in the jungle. Former president bill clinton and actor comedian Billy Crystal are among those speaking at the Inter Faith Service. Muhammed alis final resting place is a historic hey hill cemetery. Joel waldman, fox news. Looking live at that Inter Faith Service in louisville for muhammed ali one of his daughters speaking right now. Lets take a quick listen. As you enter your final rou round, god last boxing bell will sound in heaven. I love you, we all love you. Thank you very much. applause . That was muhammed alis daughter speaking at his Inter Faith Service a crowd of 15,000 people inside that Sports Center right now remembering the boxing legend. And another big loss in the sports world one of hockeys best and wellknown hockey players of all time has died. Gore tee how well hailed as one of the greatest hockey players of all time, how well took home four stanley cups in his 25 years as player for detroit red wings. Record setting five decade career earned him the nickname mr. Hockey. The cause of death not yet known but the hockey legend has been battling severe issues throughout the years including a stroke in 2014. To your fox 29 Weather Authority. A beautiful friday night. Chief meteorologist Scott Williams here and, scott, saturday though could be a different story . Yeah it look like we have a little fly in the ointment dawn as we move toward the upcoming weekend with that threat of Severe Weather. But take a live look at center city. Beautiful weather. No concerns if youre stepping outdoors on this friday. In fact as we look at your weather headlines, another nice evening if youre stepping out. But we have a weekend Severe Weather threat. Plus temperature changes ahead as we move toward the weekend. But right now, 77. Thats a popular number. Right along the i95 corridor. Dover, millville, atlantic city. As we move down the shore right now, look at the boardwalk. 78 degrees. 73 in wildwood. So sunny and mild. A nice evening, 67 degrees by 11 00 oclock staying clear. Dry and quiet right now on ultimate doppler. But this is our weather maker. Take look at this line of Severe Weather moving through minneapolis approaching green bay, wisconsin. We are in a slight risk on saturday for some gusty winds along with hail coming up well have the complete timing of that and your entire weekend forecast. Back to you. All right, scott, thanks see you in a few minutes. Trouble brewing tonight with the Philadelphia Eagles organization involving wide receiver nelson agholor. Sean bell live in the newsroom with this developing story. Details and reaction. Sean . Yes, very unfortunate situation. Nelson agholor a guy with no prior cash considering issues is being accused of sexual assault. This allegedl allegedly happenee cheerleaders Gentlemens Club yesterday around 3 00 oclock. Thats a strip club near the novacare center, and the guy just finished mini camp around 1 00 oclock that day. Agholor was reportedly there with at least two other eagles players. Nelson was the eagles first round draft pick last year and after the draft guys are always lectured about staying out of trouble but they never listen. Agholor all the witnesses are expected to be interviewed soon if not already. The police are vague on this situation, butter they did have a statement. At this point in time, were notary loosing a name of any individual from the eagles organization. We cannot do that simply because no run one has been charged with anything. Theres no warrant for anything or anyone at this particular time. Were just kindly going through the investigative process very early in the stages. So its going to be quite sometime before we move into anything else. Reporter eagles also issued a statement saying, we are aware of the Police Investigation regarding nelson agholor. The organization has been in contact with nelson and with the property authorities in philadelphia. Because of the legal nature of this matter, we will have no further comment. Again, agholor has not been charged with a crime yet our howard eskin says his sources say ago hoe lore feels hes being set up. Its a very delicate situation. We had to be very respectful on all sides. As soon as we hear more, ill have it for you. Dawn . All right, thank you, sean. Still ahead on fox 29 news at 5 00, a woman puts her own safety aside to save a couple stuck on railroad tracks. She talks about the dramatic rescue she pulled off with just seconds to spare. And young woman at the top of her class spurs outrage on social media. Why people from around the country are so angry at this valedictorian. Usa takes on paraguay right here in philadelphia were live at copy pa america with a look at this weekends event that has soccer fans seep per excite. New at 6 00 this group of guys caught on Surveillance Video rummaging through a local home. Their keen sense of fashion that could help police track them down. He could install your ceiling fan. Ce said he couldnt. And that one time ron said another chili dog was a good idea. Yeah, it wasnt. So when ron said youd never afford a john deere tractor, you knew better. Now ron does too. The e series. Legendary john deere quality. Unexpected low price. E series compact tractors come with an industrybest, sixyear, nocost powertrain warranty. Flames ripped through a row home in east oak lane. The fire broke out on the 100 block of east cheltenham avenue just before 11 00 oclock this morning. It was under control about half hour later. Fortunately no reports of any injuries. The cause of that fire still under investigation tonight. Traffic mess to tell you about in gloucester city. Lanes are now closed between u. S. 130 south and orlando avenue on i76. Skyfox over that scene after reports of concrete falling from the clem road overpass. Police telling fox 29 this is ongoing problem and that road wont be open until the new Jersey Department of transportation approves it. Happening now, local soccer fans are gearing up for a big weekend. Team usa will take on paraguay this weekend in south philadelphia. And the game is expected to draw tens of thousands of people to town. All to see that big match. Lets get straight out to Bill Anderson live outside lincoln financial field where teams are practicing right now, bill. Reporter they are, dawn. Us National Team is actually on the field right now practicing. They put us out because its topsecret and theyre working on myhr plays. Theyre expecting eagles like crowds here tomorrow night. Will this growth in soccer continue and after this tournament can it build and become an event that we continuously want to see . Soccer has long been recognized as the most popular sport in the world. But has never gained that level of popularity in the United States. But with 50,000 fans attending games at the linc the copa america soccer tournament hopes to change that. Bigger tv deals being done for the coverag coverage and viy for the game. Continues to grow and thats great for the progression of the sport. Reporter although it lacks of popularity of on the team sports here in fill Outlaw Soccer Club is one of the many groups showing local love to u. S. Soccer. They watch games together, host events together, and try to spread the appreciation for a sport they already love. Our mission is to be wherever the men and women playing for the us National Team are at any age level to be as rowdy, to be as supportive as we possibly can be. Reporter also, an economic benefit to a sport with 3 billion fans worldwide coming to our city. They travel to watch us play and thousands of International Travelers are here staying in our hotels, eating at our restaurants and generally helping the economy. I just walked i live in old city. I walked down here and i think i saw barcelona jersey in a four block walk. So its been really really great to see and fun to be part of. Reporter United States is getting ready for game tomorrow against paraguay. A win would help them advance to the next round of the copa america one of the largest soccer events outside of the world cup and thats great news for the growth of soccer in both the us and here in philly. For us to be back in philadelphia, we played here a few times, and every time we come its fantastic atmosphere. Great support. Were looking forward to it. Reporter as you heard theyre excited about playing in philly but several of the players we got a chance talk to said they hope the support here in the United States grows to the level that theyre used to experiencing in europe. If the crowds were seeing for copa america so far are any indication, they are well on their way. Coming up at 6 00 well talk to some of those players about what having the copa in philadelphia means to them. Chris, back to you. A lot of soccer fans out there, bill, thanks. See you next hour. After a very long wait, the future of septa arrives this monday. Septa officials gathering at the 15th street station today ahead of the big launch of the septa key program. Starting monday, up to 10,000 septa customers early adopters will get a chance to be part of the Pilot Program with a new way to pay a fair. It is all on card. No more tokens. Its been a long process, but this is a big project, and its a big change in our how were going to be doing business with our customers we want to start out small, start out simple and well glow through the years as we add for features to the system. Septa wants to remind riders you dont have to have a card. Youll still be able to pay the old way like you always v this is now a Pilot Program. Ahead of some big events this weekend new Jersey Transit reminding riders about the ban on open containers of alcohol. That ban now in effect until midnight on sunday. Open containers of any type of beverage not permitted on buses during that time. You decide 2016. We are just four days away from the final primary in washington, d. C. Now president ial candidates Hillary Clinton and donald trump are in attack mode as they gear up for the general election. Foxs Hillary Vaughn has m

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