You got elected to be mayor of this city. Step up and do your job. Calling out the mayor after a weekend of gun violence. The community now demanding answers from the city. But first, breaking news in new jersey. A Police Officer seriously injured in a Chain Reaction crash that littered a street for blocks. Good evening. Im diane macedo in for cindy hsu. A dozen people were hurt when a speeding vehicle went on a collision course at around 8 00 tonight. Cbs 2s Hazel Sanchez spoke with witnesses. Shes live in jersey city with more. Police are still here cleaning up what witnesses described as a crazy accident scene. A maroon minivan was speeding down ocean avenue behind me when it slammed in to that silver car you see being towed right now. That started a scary chain of events that left a dozen people hurt including a jersey city Police Officer who was struck by that silver car while standing on the sidewalk. Reporter witnesses say the driver of this maroon minivan was speeding on ocean avenue near myrtle avenue in jersey city when it hit this silver colored sedan and spun out of control. She witnessed the chaos from her front yard. Flying down. He hit another car. That car hit another car. And that car hit another car. Reporter police say the man pushed the silver car in to the driveway. The car struck and critically injured a jersey city Police Officer who was standing on the sidewalk. The Chain Reaction accident sent car parts flying in all directions. At king says the vans driver tried to run, but police say he was king says she was surprised no one was killed. I was shocked, my heart was pounding. I couldnt believe that happened. Kids were outside riding their bikes. It was a group of kids playing football where it happened. But they did not get hit. Did not get hit. Amen. At this point we dont know why the minivan driver was speeding. We do know all the people who were injured are in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery. Hazel sanchez, cbs 2 news. It was an especially violent weekend in the city with at least 50 people shot. On friday the nypd reported three shootings citywide. Last night the number of shootings jumped to 18. Today theres been at least four separate shootings reported. Tonight cbs 2 and Community Activists are demanding answers from city hall. Matt kozar reports. One man was shot and killed here in East Flatbush and Community Leaders are demanding help from city hall and the police department. Reporter 25yearold donell smith was shot and killed at the glenwood houses in East Flatbush. As part of a stop the violence rally, his mother pleaded for justice. Im not going to let my sons death be in vain because they shot him down like he was a dog in the street and that im not standing for. Reporter nine people were shot at a house part on stanley avenue. Surveillance video shows the suspects firing blinding on a busy sidewalk. Pedestrians run for cover. The shootings were part of a violent summer weekend citywide with at least 50 shooting victims. Three people were killed. Local leaders say theyre experiencing more gun violence in their communities and say the mayor seems apathetic to their concerns. Wheres our mayor . Why are you not out here denouncing whats going on in our community . Reporter during the ecuadorean parade in queens today we asked the mayor twice for comment on this weekends violence but his aides pushed us away. What do you have to say about all the shooting . No questions, no more questions. Reporter the mayors press secretary told us in a statement, the mayor takes very seriously each incident and has directed nypd to beef up its presence in these areas. But Brooklyn Borough president eric adams says his Community Needs more help. There was a crisis of gun violence. The resources must be manpower as well as financial resources. The Police Commissioner says overall, crime is down 5 to 6 citywide. Reporting from East Flatbush, brooklyn, matt kozar, cbs 2 news. Firefighters in Brooklyn Made a dangerous rescue in brownsville today. Five children including a baby saved and all needing oxygen after getting trapped by the flames. Reporter firefighters say it was clear from the second they arrived to east 96th street and linden boulevard, they were dealing with heavy fire conditions. Then they noticed a bigger problem. A lot of smoke forced us out of the building. Reporter keith murray says at least some of those occupants were his wife and children. Everybody looking where the fire trucks are, set the whole building on fire. Reporter murray says when he arrived his wife was inside along with his five children. The smoke was coming out of the windows. Just grabbing everything we could grab to try to get out. We got to the second floor, we had fire coming out the door to the hallway over our heads. Made sure the people were safe and in place. The challenges didnt end there. [ inaudible ] reporter still firefighters managed to get everyone out safely, rushing murrays wife and children in to an ambulance and giving them oxygen. They came fast and got them out of there. It could have been worse. Thank god they came fast. The Fire Department says four people were taken to area injury. Murray says his kids suffered smoke inhalation but are expected to be okay. We have new information tonight on the legionnaires outbreak in the bronx. There are 71 reported cases, six more cases since last night. Four people have died from the all the victims were older adults and problems. A town hall meeting to provide more information is set for tomorrow night at the bronx museum of the arts. Police in tennessee say they identified a suspect in the deadly shooting of a memphis Police Officer. They say 33yearold officer sean bolton pulled over a car last night and in the process interrupted a drug deal. There was some sort of struggle and police say a passenger in the car, 29yearold tramaine will born shot bolton then took off. The third memphis Police Officer to be shot and killed in four years. Last night we lost not only an officer but a great man. A dedicated serve servant to our community and a family member. Willbourn is still on the run. The driver was released without being charged. Now to campaign 2016. Donald trump has told a Campaign Advisor youre fired. The Trump Campaign said they let sam nunburg go after racial slurs on his account to describe the reverend al sharptons daughter. He says he was shocked and doesnt remember writing the messages. A clinton aide accused of receiving overpayments while she worked at the state department. They concluded she was overpaid 10,000 because of violations over vacations and sick leave. She has contested the findings and now works as vice chair woman of clintons president ial campaign. Shes married to anthony wiener. American pharoah raced in new jersey today for the First Time Since winning the triple crown at the Belmont Stakes and did not disappoint. The thoroughbred won the haskell invitational delighting thousands of fans who came out to see him. Reporter Monmouth Park was the place to be as thousands of fans sported their colorful sunday best to welcome the most popular horse in the world. American pharoah. Absolutely historical. Its a once in a lifetime feat and feels great to be here. This has got to be the biggest event new jersey has ever seen in terms of sports. I cant think of one other event thats as big as this one today instead of maybe the super bowl. Reporter these fans were committed to witnessing history. You couldnt be any closer, you almost are on the track. That would be nice. Reporter new Jersey Transit provided extra Train Service to accommodate the surging crowds. It was fine. No problem getting a seat. Reporter once inside, the fans were treated to a show. The super horse did not disappoint, winning in impressive fashion. Great to be here live. Usually were watch ing it on tv. So the thrill of 60,000 people is really something to see. Reporter following the haskell, American Pharoahs immediate plans are still up in the air, but the ultimate goal is to race in the prestigious breeders cup in lexington, kentucky at the end of october. Then its off to stud for one of the greatest thoroughbreds in history. Mark morgan, cbs 2 news. Up next, 100 people saved from the ocean. Drowning danger at the beach. Swimmers trapped in rip currents then saved by lifeguards. Why this weekend was especially bad and how you can stay safe. Plus a second lion killed in zimbabwe. New information about the doctor accused of hunting another animal down. Who would do this . A woman is pleading for help after her dog was stolen right from her own driveway. These are the kind of weekends that people dream of in the summertime. It was warm, sunny, dry. Some of that will be changing as we head in to the work week. The mets could tie for the Division Lead tonight. The yankees running away with the al east. A lot of the season is built on the resurgence of this guy, Mark Teixeira. [africanstyle music] take my hand to the land take my hand to the land, whoaoh narrator only one family goes to incredible lengths to make sure your family time never becomes endangered. Kalahari resorts. Now open in the pocono mountains. Book now at kalahariresorts. Com some questions cant wait until morning. So im one of many nurses at cigna with answers, anytime, day or night. Im lauren, and ive got your back. Feel like a kid again with dunkins new cookieflavored iced coffees. For a limited time, dd perks members can enjoy any sized iced coffee for 1. 99. America runs on dunkin. 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Meanwhile the african government wants to extradite dentist Walter Palmer for killing cecil. Now to long beach, long island where lifeguards say the surf was extremely dangerous this weekend. They had to jump in to rescue more than 100 people but one man didnt make it. Cbs 2s Valerie Castro reports from nassau county. First he was saying help, but once we got close to him he said my brother is underwater. Reporter andre, a body border, was on the water in long beach when two swimmers were saturday. This video shows rescue efforts of lifeguards the u. S. Coast guard had a boat searching the waters. Lifeguards linked hands to form a human chain and 45 minutes later carlos from brooklyn was found. He did not survive but his friend who was treated on the beach by emergency crews did. He said that survivor was very upset. It was pretty intense. I are feel bad for the guy. Reporter the long beach patrol chief says the water conditions were dangerous all weekend. The rip currents are very bad. We must have pulled over 100 people out of the water today. Reporter he says if you do get caught in a rip current, first, dont panic. Let the tread water till the current subsides. Then swim parallel to the shore before heading in to the beach. There was a second drowning death reported yesterday on long island in west hampton. Police there confirm another 23yearold from brooklyn died at rodgers beach. Police say its unclear if he was also caught in a rip current. Valerie castro, cbs 2 news. Police in new jersey are looking for a woman who stole a small dog right from the owners driveway. Video from a surveillance camera clearly shows her walking up the driveway in hackensack on saturday. Owner Andrea Whitelock says she was heart broken when she realized her pomeranian named diamond was missing and then shocked. I just want her to bring diamondback. Just bring her back. Be love her. We have grown so attached to her. We just want you to bring her back. This is a picture of diamond. Hackensack police have looked at that Surveillance Video to get a look at the suspect and the car she left in. People in Westchester County are trying to bring back the craze that swept social media last summer. Hundreds of people did that ice bucket challenge today at the Yonkers Raceway led by pat quinn, a yonkers native. The Als Association raised more than 100 million in one month last year. Quinn says he wants it to continue each august. With august here, kids might not like this, but it is time to start thinking about school supplies. 750 disadvantaged children were treated to a shopping spree. Hundreds of volunteers helped those kids find shoes, clothing, fall jackets. They also got to choose their favorite backpacks, toothbrushes, and notebooks. The National Council of jewish woman of essex county handed out 100,000 worth of donated items. Now time to check in with elise finch with your exclusive cbs 2 forecast. Good day for the ice bucket challenge. It really was a good day to do anything outdoors. We had a great weekend. This was the kind of weekend people dream about in the summertime. Humidity also returns. Lets check in with some of our lets readings we have. This is its 81 degrees where she is. She says gorgeous day today, enjoyed the ocean breeze. We have lots of 70degree readings. The coolest weather watcher. He says its 65 degrees where he is and says couldnt ask for a nicer sunday, pictureperfect. I think most people will agree with you. It doesnt get much better than this. And its still really nice as we take a live look outside tonight. This view from our camera high atop the empire state building. Take a look at where were talking about conditions. Lets go ahead and take a look at our weather conditions right now. Were looking at some pretty Cool Temperatures in some locations. Were at 64 in sparta. 66 as we head in to as you head a little bit east, everybody is in the 70s. 78 degrees in central park. Take a nice. Newark was the hot spot. 89 for 87 for jfk. Beautiful, beautiful standards. All the weather happy. Heading to 9 1 for your monday. It will be a hot start to the work week. We cool down again to 89 for your tuesday, but look what happens by wednesday and well actually be below the average end of the week. Right now were looking at your vortex higher pressure really building in. Weve had a lot of activity up around michigan but not our issue. High pressure keeping tonight. About. Well turn on the futurecast. We do have a chance with tomorrows heat and humidity to see a chance for showers and thunderstorms. Monday, 3 p. M. , a little bit of activity there. Right now this model picking up more significant activity monday night at 8 30. Then again picking up activity again early tuesday so you will need to well, you should perhaps bring that umbrella with you. Tonight mostly clear skies. Very mild. 74 degrees. As we head in to the day tomorrow, were talking mostly sunny skies. Hot and humid. 91 degrees tomorrow. So another 90 degree day. We keep count. Well add tomorrow to the mix. Chance for showers and thunderstorms. If youre heading to the beach, know a high risk for rip currents on long island. Moderate as you head down the jersey shore. Heres a look at your 7day forecast. Cooling temperatures. Several chances for showers and tuesday. And friday. So we missed the heat wave last week. Looks like were not going to come close. Doesnt look like it this week. Were still counting 90degree days overall. Still ahead, a developing story in california. More evacuations and more introduction from a raging wildfire. Were on the front lines as crews race to get those flames under control. Then later, could warm water and a dark room help you destress . Why more people are trying floating therapy. Leave early go roam sleep in sleep out star gaze dream big wander more care less beat sunrise chase sunset do it all. On us. Erhi wdo bau owhal mte mt. E odssf tsanthpelee ve Steve Overmyer here with a quick look at sports. What a great weekend for the mets. Hopefully this sets them up for the next stage. If they can get in to the postseason with this pitching staff, theyre going to be tough to beat, especially if they continue to swing the bats with confidence. Lucas duda continues his hot streak. His ninth homer in eight games. The mets sweep the nationals. Theyre now in a first place tie. The yankees winning another lopsided road game, mvp candidate Mark Teixeira hitting another homer for the yanks. In their last six wins, theyve averaged 11 runs a game. American pharoahs return to new jersey was pretty much a coronation. The triple crown winner cruising through the haskell invitational in front of a record crowd of 60,000. Tonight on the sports update well be sitting down with samuel, getting the latest to jbp. Jb jpp. We were watching American Pharoah before, he didnt even look like he was trying that hard. A bat boy injured on the job. How he ended up in the hospital. Plus a robot hitch hinegz across hitchhikes across the country. Inlyi vemay ocat sck ndib smyif wot vee y rela iinlyou e ghs