Transcripts For WTXF FOX 29 News At Five 20140814 : vimarsan

Transcripts For WTXF FOX 29 News At Five 20140814

Foxs lauer are engle has the latest. Reporter five days and nights of violent protests and the situation in ferguson, missouri is still tense. Now, after a night that saw clashes between police and protesters leading to tear gas and smoke bombs, president obama is calling for a federal investigation into the incident that sparked the protests. The Police Shooting of 18 year old michael brown. Ive already tasked the department of justice and the fbi to independently investigate the death of michael brown. Along with local official on the ground. Reporter that sediment echoed by missouri governor jay nixon who canceled several events to travel to ferguson hoping to reach across the racial divide. As the dawn comes up this morning were committed to moving forward in a way that will bring justice and bring peace. Reporter missouri senator Claire Mc Cass company visiting ferguson on thursday. Calling for local authorities to demilitarize the situation. I love this community, and i know the people of this community, and the way theyre being portrayed is terribly unfar to them report roar president obama says both sides need to learn to communicate so a tragedy like this doesnt happen again. Lets remember that were all part of one american family. We are united in common values and that includes belief in equality under the law. Reporter the Haggard Group anonymous released the name of the officer who shot and killed brown. Officials had refused to release the name citing the officers safety. In new york, laura engle, fox news. On social media protests against Police Brutality are being organized throughout the nation. Recall system scheduled for 7 00 oclock tonight at love park in center citily. Fox 29 will be there. Of course were also following developing story for you online at myfoxphilly. Com. You can find video, pictures and the president s remarks right there on the home page. And we have breaking news tonight surrounding the death of robin williams. Williams wife is just now revealing the actor comedian was in the early stages of parkinsons disease and was sober at the time of his apparent suicide. In a statement Susan Schneider says williams was struggling with depression, anxiety and the early stages of parkinsons when his assistant found him dead earlier this week. She also says williams was not ready to share his parkinsons diagnosis publicly much his wife says it is our hope in the wake of robins tragic passing that others will find the strength to seek the care and the support they need to treat whatever battles they are facing so they may feel less afraid. To a developing story now in south philadelphia. Two teenagers are recovering after being shot just one block off a busy south street. The shooting happened just before midnight at tenth and bane brim near a rec center. The latest round of violence worrying People Living in the neighborhood as the gunman is still on the run tonight. Fox 29s Dave Schratwieser is live at Police Headquarters. Dave . Reporter iain, police still trying to identify the gunman who unleashed a barrage of gunfire at tenth and bainbridge last night writ next to a busy City Rec Center and playground right there. Tonight police are looking for the shooter. Thats really sad. Reporter at tenth bainbridge in the heart of south philadelphia, people walk their dogs, shoot some hoops at the local rec center and take their children for a leisurely stroll on a beautiful summer day. The sight of shell casings on the ground is foreign to this neighborhood. Its unheard of around here. This is a very special neighborhood. Its not acceptable in any location. 11 shots. Reporter it happened just before midnight wednesday when one or more gunmen fired 11 shots. 218 year old struck multiple times in the legs right outside the polumbo Rec Center Basketball courts. Several cars were also hit by gunfire. All the children come here to play, and baseball and soccer goes on here. Its just a neighborhood place. So this is really a shock to me. Its shocking. Its truly shocking and very scary. I would never expect that in this neighborhood. Reporter sam and janice moscow live a few blocks away. Gunfire this close to home had them very concerned. Im saddened that people are needing to resort to violence. Too many guns. Um, we need to do something about the availability of guns. Reporter Christine Giordano and her daughter strolled by the shooting scene thursday morning. News about gunfire here worried her. Very frightening. Im here with my daughter now. Yeah, absolutely would make me think twice. Reporter Police Patrols and bike cops rolled through the area all day as detectives searched for the gupman. Many here hope for quick arrest. Im shooken up a lot, because this is my neighborhood and i love this place. Reporter now police do have some Surveillance Video from a nearby business. They are taking a look at. Hoping to identify the gunman. The two victims were listed in stable condition with gunshot wounds to the legs. Iain . Dave, thank you. A Delaware County man is busted in the bathroom. Cops say he was peeping on man in another stall. 79 year old frank la berry of drexel hill is facing long list of charges to night. Tried to spy on a man using the rear view mirror from his car under the stall. This happened at the home depot on the 5300 block of baltimore pike. Cops say when the man realized what was going on, he left and called 911 and when officers got there they say lie berry was already in his car trying to leave. Hes charged up and apparently it was a pretty decent battle the officers had to fight this guy to get him out of the car. Hes charged with invasion of privacy, resisting arrest and other charges. Happening now, iraqs Prime Minister nori al maliki is stepping down giving up his post to his nominated rifle. It amidst mounting pressure as the country continues its fight against sunny military insurgency. Meanwhile president obama today announced u. S. Forces successfully did stop the militant siege on sinjar mountain and thousands of innocent iraqi civilians are home safe. Islam mc militants surrounded the bottom of that mountain stranding civilians at the top with no food, no water and no shelter for days. President obama says its unlikely the us will drop more food and water to the area. But he says targeted air strikes will continue. Turning to your fox 29 Weather Authority now. Heres live look at center city and today it feels a lot more like fall than summer and guess this, some of you watching would soon feel temperatures in the 40s. What . Is that right, scott. Yes, thats right. That would be up in the poconos. Were talking 12 hours from now temperatures in the 40 for some across our area, iain, definitely break out your winter coat. As we look at satellite and radar right now, you can see were watching some passing clouds across the area. There might be a spotty sprinkle especially west of the the philadelphia area. But otherwise, look at the temperatures. Upper 70s right now. Humidity comfortable at 40 . Those winds out of the southwest right now about 10 miles per hour. So watch the clock future temperatures here showing you how the numbers drop. By 11 00 oclock tonight, in the upper 60s in philadelphia. Already dropping to the 50s north and west. 66 a. M. Tomorrow morning, upper 40s in the poconos. 50 in allentown. In the 50s in philadelphia. Well talk much more about this fall preview coming up. All righty, thank you very much, scott. So let the games begin opening ceremonies from come and gone for the Little League world series. Baseball hall of fame mr. Was part of todays ceremonies in whim jumps port before the kids took to the field and fox 29s Chris Oconnell joins us live at the games in williamsport. Chris, are the taney dragons having a great time taking it all in . Reporter they sure are. For 11 boys and one girl you can officiaofficially say their dree now come true. The taney dragons now known as the mid Atlantic Regional team it was opening ceremonies. It was their first taste of the Little League world series today. Last night they had a parade and a picnic. Today it was opening ceremonies but now, now its time to get down to business. Opening ceremonies for the 75th Little League world series and for the first time ever, a team from philly is represented. These kids are philadelphians bottom line. Reporter the group of kids from all over the city are sharing the International Stage with 15 other teams from around the country and around the wor world. Even a hall of famer dave wynnefield throwing out the first pitch. 12 or 13 year olds you cant get much bigger than this. Surreal. Extremely surreal. Reporter the road to williamsport has been months in the making. Endless hours of shovel shut link kids to practice. Early mornings at the batting cage. And nail biting playoffs. For parents, this is the payoff. A chance for their kids to play in the big time. Play on that beautiful field. I mean im i cant imagine how great it is to have that opportunity. I look at him on tv last night and i said, i think thats my quid. Reporter Joe Richardson says his son and teammates are having the time of their lives. Its the parents who are stressed. He could barely watch batting practice and get this, he doesnt even watch the games. Ive learned not to, because it can be really, really stressful. I still got to drive home. Reporter 177 miles away from philadelphia, they are considered the home team here and with it comes lots of media attention. Especially for pitcher monet davis. Who clearly has become the media darling of williamsport. I was actually nervous getting her autograph last night at the parade. I was like, i was like, this is going to be somebody. Reporter this week theyre all somebodies. And parents couldnt be more proud. Its a great bunch of kids and they really worked hard and they really care about each other, and they the coaches are amazing. They earned this. They really did. Reporter and just how serious is it . Taneys coach actually cut off all media interviews today. You cant open get to these players. Taney will take to the field tomorrow here at lamb empty stadium at 3 00 oclock against the sowm west Regional Team na nashville and, of course, well be here to bring it to you. Iain . Chris, thanks. Serious stuff. Pep rally and viewing party at a time dragons game will be held at city hall tomorrow at 2 00 p. M. The mayor says the game will be streamed on a big screen in the courtyard. Light refreshments will also be available. Of course our coverage of the dragons big game kicks off on good day philadelphia. Do you not want to miss it. Of course in the. All right. It was an inside job. That is the word tonight from investigators delving into huge height at an Atlantic City casino. We brought this to you when it happen. How police say a fired Security Guard used his inside knowledge to help pull off that crime. Plus, a man about to jump from that a 90foot bridge to certain death. A trooper saves his just in time. Why the would be jumper was immediately put in handcuffs. And later a set of triplets born three months early. Local doctors told their mother one of the girls, well, she might not peak it. Almost a year later, maddie is almost ready to come home. Shes so cute. Why doctors now say its all thanks to her sisters. Colleen . Lucy, should eagles fans be concerned . Well, thats the position were coming up next well talk about the the position is looking awfully thin. Before the eagles have even dramatic moments in manayunk this morning. Captured by skyfox. Philadelphia police were chasing a stolen van when the driver crashed, got out and then took off on foot. Police think he may have jumped into the river. He has not been found. A 20 year old man dies after he shot outside a peace concert. Its a story you saw breaking last night at 10 00. Police say the bullets started flying around 8 30 last night outside the Dell Music Center in north philadelphia. Cops say the victim 20 year old Alexis Cordero just arrive at the concert. Helped to bring attention to gun violence much the gunman is still on the run tonight. Coming up at six what police think may have led to the shooting and the clue that could lead to an arrest. Oxford circle as women were getting man cures and pedicures an armed robber walk into the nail salon with big old rival. It happened on august 1st and youre looking at it. Police say the man walked into a crowded nancys nail salon on the 6,000 block of castor of a saying he was just looking for his mom and his sister. He left but came back a few minutes later with a arrival in hand. He took an envelope with an unknown amount of cash at the front desk, then took off. Police say no one is hurt but theyre hoping you recognize this guy and give them a call. Eight people are now under arrest in last months brazen heist at cease sars in Atlantic City. The suspected thieves made off with nearly 200,000 and tonight state Police Reveal it was an inside job. Fox 29s bruce gordon is in the newsroom with details of the arrest tonight. Bruce. Reporter state Police Investigators say there were lots of folks in this involved in this heist. One in particular used to work security at caesars and knew the Early Morning routine for a Cash Exchange within the casino. One of the due wove crooks who entered a side door of caesars Atlantic City and made off with 180,000 in cash early on the morning of july 21st carried a handgun, both wore masks. But state Police Investigators say one of the caesars employees they robbed knifed the voice of 19 cereal isaia plumber. We have the information that at least one of the people involved was former ploy. He had been fired days earlier from his security post at caesars which may explain why the crooks were so efficient in and out within four minutes. Meeting up with a pledged accomplices in a 2011 Hyundai Sonata outside the casino driving off. Investigators say these were no criminal master minds. Security cameras captured the get away. Theyre everywhere here in Atlantic City. Within the casinos and outside the casinos. They tracked that vehicle into a specific location. He and two others were arrested within a day of the heist and the dominos began to fall. It did not all go smoothly. The search for 21 year old nathaniel greenly took police to a home in bear, delaware. Delaware state troopers breached the front door. One of the occupants fired a shot and struck one of the delaware troopers who was not seriously injured. Bullet hit his vest. Greenlys father john is accused in that shooting. In all, five men are charged in the casino robbery itself. With three others accused of receiving stolen property. Much of the stolen money has already been recovered, though, not all of it is in the form of cash. Police say they occurred 50 to us season dollars worth of marijuana from greenlys car. Likely set for resale. As for caesars, they are reviewing security procedures. Lucy. Thank you very much, bruce. We are getting a look at the men police say tried to break into the home of murder victim connie murray. Police say 32 year old Steven Anderson is actually a nephew of murrays. So cops say he knew the house was empty when he tried to break in. And investigators he had an accomplice that is 27 year old brandon howard. Police say those two men tried to get into the home early yesterday morning but a neighbor saw it and called 911 and Police Caught those guys. A woman walking her dog found connie murrays body last week in pennypack park. Prosecutors have charged her husband Christopher Murray with her murder. The boyfriend of a Home Health Aid worker accused of stealing from an elderly patient turns himself in to police. Justin brown is also been charged with theft and receiving stolen property. Police say he and 50 yeared lisa johnson pride open the womans jewelry box at her home in Egg Harbor Township and then sold the items at a pawn shop. Theyve been released from Police Custody pending a court date. Police say the 82 year old victim was not hurt. Some military families in our area are getting a helping hand with back to School Supplies. Operation home front back to School Brigade gave out free backpacks and School Supplies to local military children at fort dix, new jersey, today. The nonprofit has helped military families since 2002. Hoping to alleviate some of the stress that comes with getting their children ready for september. It off sets the cost for military families sending them back to school. They average about 50 per child to send them back to school so it really does save them its intended to be a moral Program Supporting the local military with this program. Good stuff. The back to School Brigade is getting supplies to families in new jersey, delaware, and pennsylvania. Turning back to your fox 29 Weather Authority now. So is it really the middle of august . Meteorologist chief meteorologist Scott Williams a watching another stretch of our weather that may have you checking the calendar. Scott . Thats right. 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