. we're following breaking news this morning. philadelphia police officer shot overnight in the line every duty. >> this happened in the talcony section after call for a man with a gun. several officers returned fire killing the suspect. "eyewitness news" reporter cleve bryan live at einstein medical center right now where the officer is currently undergoing treatment. cleve? >> reporter: good morning, well, commissioner ramsey really put it in perspective this morning. he said that the bullet going in the wrong direction half an inch and they would be planning a funeral. instead, the officer inside are getting a cat scan. indication also he should be okay. all started about 12:45 this morning, officer steve and his partner were responding to radio call for a man with a gun on the 6400 block of ditman street. they saw the man described as heavyset man with a orange shirt near the intersection of

magee and torresdale when they tried to stop him. they say the man immediately fired at police, striking officer in the left side of the head. he and three other officers returned fire, striking the 40 year old suspect, the man's gun was recovered at the scene, and he was pronounced dead around 1:30. when medics arrived, officer was sitting up and talking, and ramsey considers the department very fortunate no officers were seriously injured or killed. >> it is something unfortunately does happen periodically, we have brazen, and we send our officers in harms way, to the toughest areas to go after people causing a loft harm out here in our community. >> reporter: this is live picture of the scene that's still being processed, right now. all the office that's were involved in the shooting will be placed on desk duty, which is standard procedure after an officer involved shooting. as for officer, he will be giving medical leave, we understand, his family is with him this morning, he's married, a and their family

just had three week olds child. he is 14 year veteran of the force. the identity of the suspect has not been released yet by police. live at the einstein medical center, cleve bryan, "eyewitness news". also, breaking overnight, another explosion of violence in ferguson, missouri. >> at least two people shot during clashes that did not involve police. authorities are blaming the unrest on agitate ores, hiding out in crowds of demonstrators. missouri governor jay mixon lifted midnight to 5:00 a.m. curfew in an effort to curb the violence, but scene remains the same. molotov cocktails thrown and protesters arrested. officers used armored vehicles, deployed noise makers and tear gas to push the crowd back. >> i got hit with a canister, then it dropped at my feet, exploded. i kind of hit the floor. and i couldn't breathe. it felt like my lungs, like i was underwater, and i was drowning. >> attorney general eric holder will be in ferguson, missouri tomorrow. it is the same day a grand jury could begin hearing

evidence on the shooting investigation. >> coming up on 4:33, i want to check in with katie for the forecast. >> good morning, erika, will end up being pretty decent day. did you like yesterday? still pretty nice. did end up seeing few clouds roll n that's kind of the deal here today, as well. let me explain, storm scan3 quiet. zoom it out, however, and we do have disturbance, actually pulling away right now. that will was part of the reasonable we saw couple of clouds at least briefly yesterday. now we just have to basically allow this stalled frontal boundery to sort of dictate what's going on with the weather pattern. little disturbances will ride along the stalled frontal boundery. eventually one will get us. one that's out there today, looks like it will stay out our hair. meantime, temperatures definitely warmed up specially across southern new jersey, millville, 12 degrees plus from where were you the same time yesterday. where as it has dropped off on the thermometer, clearing sky, in mount pocono. depending on location, we are

definitely seeing something different out there, in philadelphia, though, it is warmer by comparison, six full degrees, in addition to with a we had same time yet. nice calm win, but not too much cloud cover. so, i don't think fog is going to be a major problem, but some of you could see it, so, just a heads up out, there some of the typical suspect areas, up in maybe the higher terrain, the valleys, that's where you could end up with few little patches. but generally, it is partly to mostly sunny day, we warm up to more seasonable 84 later on this afternoon. bob, good morning, welcome back. >> thank you, good morning, everybody, 4:34, live look at the police activity we just told but here in northeast philadelphia. this is a live look, at torresdale avenue. pretty much the stretch from levick all the way down to, say, princeton, is the area you want to avoid, right here, see the little yellow, triangle, police numbers, which indicate the bullet areas. this is the location at torresdale and magee, where the shooting took place

earlier this morning, so as we go to the maps, torresdale avenue, closed this morning. i opportunity say the stretch from levick over to princeton. now, if you live in the neighborhood, you know a lot of alternates, secondary roads, cottage, walker, keystone can get from side to side. how much, your best bet, to go straight on through, would be frankford avenue, instead of torresdale avenue, until the investigation is complete. otherwise, we're in good shape. ninety-five, the schuylkill expressway, common in, no problems at all coming into center city. construction crews still out along the pennsylvania turnpike eastbound between ft. washington and bensalem. they are also still working on the northeast extention, both directions, between q-town and lansdale. and keep in mind that lansdale onramp, that new traffic pattern, coming offer of sumneytown pike, and for the gang coming in from new jersey we're if good shape along the 42 freeway, no problems at all working your way in toward bellmawr. mass transit running at the moment with no delays. erika, back over to you.

>> we're following more breaking news this morning, philadelphia police forced to open fire at pitbull charging toward them. "eyewitness news" on the 3400 block of north sixth street in north philadelphia. that's where we're told the shooting happened around 2:30 this morning. no injuries were reported. no word either if the dog was actually hit but once again officers forced to open fire at a pitbull. philadelphia police now have two suspects in the videotaped beating of a park ranger in love park charges against 19 year old curtis tanner and 17 year old include aggrivated assault and making terroristic threats. police say the video shows a skateboarder attack the ranger friday afternoon after refuse ago request to leave. there is no skateboarding allowed in love park. skateboard here is also a parks and recreation worker does not know the victim but he's angry about the attack. >> there is always one or two bad apples. i understand what this kid's problem; and i hope he gets the help he needsment it is quite obvious that he does. >> the range is her now out of

the hospital. police are asking anyone who knows anything about the third person seen in the video, they're asking them to come forward. well, a nine year old boy meantime is lucky to be alive this morning after he's hit by pick-up truck while crossing the street in kensington. this happened on elkart street around 5:30 last night, eyewitnesses say the driver of this pick-up truck was talking on his cell phone when he hit the boy. but it is what he did next that surprised them the most. >> then pick him up, shoved him in the car, didn't say nothing, just shoved him in the car and just took off. i was shocked but i was like thinking maybe he is just like worried he wants to get him help, like right away. >> the man flagged down some officers, who then took the child to the hospital. we're told he is expected to be make a full recovery. no word on if that driver will face any charges. philadelphia police say a man who was found dead in his center city home was beaten. lee stanley's body found friday in his home at muscle

and cherry streets. police found no signs of forced entry. that leaves open the possibility that stanley may have known his killer or allowed the kill near his home. >> everybody's just been, like, completely shocked. first of all, that somebody even died, and now, now we know it was actually a malicious attack. so that's terrifying. >> stanley was a member of shalome synogogue in spring garden, being remembered fondly there. those who knew him say he had a deep knowledge of jewish history and music. right now, 4:38. anticipation building as the taney dragons get ready to take the field tomorrow night in the little league world series. >> fans in the area just can't wait to get their hands on anything taney at this point. >> oh, yes. >> local retail remembers trying to keep up with the demand. modell's sold out of 1500 taney t's in just one week. but, don't worry, more is on the way. for some fans there is just no limit when it comes to supporting the home team. >> this is my third time.

>> your third time smear. >> yes. >> for more taney gear? >> absolutely, yes, can't wait to watch the game on wednesday night. >> everybody like in the city is like so excited for the team. >> modell's ordered 1,000 more t-shirts to try to keep up with the demands. the shirts cost $10, 100 percent of the money raised from buying official taney gear will go to help support the team. >> cheney's quest for little world series title does continue tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. they will play a team from las vegas, nevada. taney needs two more wins to reach the championship game. "eyewitness news" will be in williamsport with live reports all throughout the day. let's go taney dragons. >> get that t-shirt. >> i i know. much more to cover here on cbs-3 "eyewitness news", including update on breaking news, philadelphia police officer shot overnight in tack cone. >> i will the pope be coming to philadelphia? he said something yesterday that makes it sound like we can expect a visit from the pontiff. the details straight ahehead. we're back in just two minutes.

updating breaking news, a philadelphia police officer in the hospital after a shooting that left a suspect dead. it happened early this morning, in talcony, police say the suspect shot the officer, then police shot and killed that suspect. fourteen-year veteran officer steve is in stable condition, with a graze wound to the left side every his head. of course, stay with us, as we continue to bring you updates on this breaking news story throughout the morning. and, things are not looking good for the revel casino in atlantic city. casino lawyers were in bankruptcy court yesterday. originally hoped the hearing would be to approve a sale, but there are no buyers yet. its operators wanted to close it yesterday because they say they're losing more than million dollars a week. state regulators denied that request. revel announced it will close during the labor day weekend. well, it is looking more and more certain, pope francis will be coming to philadelphia next september for the world meeting of families.

>> philadelphia family ... >> on a fly back to roam, the pope spoke about the possible visit. here is a translation, quote, next year i would like to go to philadelphia for the meeting of the families, then i have been invited by the president of the united states to the american congress. the secretary general of the united nations has also invited me to new new york the n in new york so maybe the three cities together. sounds like he wants to come. >> sounds promising. >> 4:43, knows warm day for us, katie. humidity? >> exactly it, today is very much similar to what we saw yesterday. but that's kind of the difference. it starts to feel little more like summer. >> whew. >> how about it? certainly hasn't felt like that as of late. i have been loving it, i know you guys have, too, but there are people who are like where is the heat and humidity?

what does it mean for down the road? well the second part that far we won't tackle with only a minute here. so let's just start it off by saying what's going on out there. generally what we've got going on is frontal boundary stationary, nearby, and because of that, we've got these pieces of energy that will be moving along it. see one making its retreat already off the coast of virginia here, and then there is another one dropping in. so, we're not necessarily going to be plagued by any of these approaching systems in the next two days, but by thursday, the necessary piece of energy will move in. but because they're close by, it does bring in little more humidity. so it starts to feel little steamier outside. that's not oppressive, but probably notice. >> this 48 degrees, under sunshine today, overall really nice, touch more humidity here tonight. i would also say that you may want to think about turning the ac on, depends how comfortable you are, if it is a little bit humid outside. but tomorrow is essentially a carbon copy. i mean, look at this, 84 degrees apiece both today, tomorrow, in philadelphia, and actually 80 degrees apiece at the shore, as well, with some

sun, at both locations for the next few days. come thursday, though, the next piece of energy does move in, with better chance to bring us few showers, storms, otherwise, just starting to build up the moisture content in the atmosphere. as we await the arrival of that next disturbance. natasha, back to you. >> all right, thank you. of course now the phillies play mariners again tonight look to go build on solid game last night in south philly. phillies starter jerome williams allowed three hits, one run, in seven strong innings, striking out four mariners on the night. the big hit though was from fill in-'s andre blanco, three run blast was his first in 2011. phils beat the mariners four to one. a.j. burnett gets the start for the phils tonight. and the season cbs-3 is your home for thursday night football. beginning september 11, the first game will be the baltimore ravens hosting the pittsburgh steelers, yesterday, was media day in new york, and our own beasley reese was on hand, with all the stars of cbs sports. should be an exciting games on

great night to watch football, thursday nights this fall on cbs-3. cleveland browns rookie manziel in hot water after shall we say flipping the birds toward the washington redskins bench. in the third quarter of last night's game, in lands over, maryland, cleveland lost it to washington 24-23. the browns are coached by former north penn coach, mike petin. in case you're wondering, the redskins desean jackson caught two passes for 34 yards. >> now, you can talk about all that and more from the world of sports as our own beasley reese guest hoses the morning show today and tomorrow at our sister station sports radio 94wip. beasley, rhea hughes, al, they start at 5:30 a.m. hope beastly is open already, it is early. >> we can call him if you would like. >> you know? we've got some time. make sure east's up. >> happy to do so. >> since we've been up since o-dark-30. >> jill wagner standing by in new york with the latest from

wall street. >> first thougugh here's what's coming up tonight on cbs-3.

philadelphia police officer recovering from graze wounds to the head. he was shot by a suspect in talcony early this morning. officers returned fire, including the officer that was injured. the suspect was hit several times, and died at area torresdale hospital. more violent protests overnight in ferguson, missouri. the demonstrations began ten days ago, when 18 year old michael brown was shot and killed by ferguson police officer, darren wilson. holder plans to visit ferguson later this week. >> police charged two teens on the assault on park range nerve philadelphia's love park. the ranger is recovering from injuries suffered in that beating and police are still searching for a third person in connection with to that

assault. >> 4:49. time for check on business news. >> yes, money watch's jill wagner joins us from the new york stock exchange, jill, markets are the week's strong, nasdaq closing at the highest level in 14 years. what's behind it? >> reporter: yes, good morning, that the tasha, erika. see if invest kearse keep the momentum going today. dow jumped 175 points yesterday, the nasdaq finished up 43 points, and as you said it closed at its highest level since the internet stock crash back in 2000, one reason it keeps rising, tech, bio companies had huge growth recently, including social media companies like facebook. natasha, erika? >> also, this was good news, starbucks is rolling out something new on college campuses. so what can you tell us about that? >> reporter: yes, starbucks is testing out foot truck, pretty much the same menu as starbucks stores, but the trucks can move to different locations on campus, can also

stay open later. perfect for late night studying. for now, they'll be cruising around arizona state university, james madison, coastal carolina university. but if they're successful, we could definitely see some more starbucks trucks on other campuses, as well. natasha, erika, maybe they could crews on over here to the stock exchange. i could use a rolling starbucks truck right about now. >> couldn't we all? >> you and me both. they didn't have the starbucks by the way at james madison when i was there? >> i was out of the starbucks era. thank you. >> your alma matter, i didn't know. >> take care! >> well, coming up right after the break, whether and traffic on the

4:53. we want traffic and weather together. morning, bob. >> good morning, everybody, live look at the police activity here in north

philadelphia with the investigation of that shooting we've been telling you about all morning long. it will put us on detour this morning. here is torresdale and magee. this is the actual intersection, that the shooting situation occurred earlier this morning, because you can see, a loft police activity, and most likely, through at least the first part of our morning rush hour. torresdale avenue is going to remain closed. so, for the gang in northeast philadelphia, my old stomping grounds, you know it, we got this, and we got cottage, we got walker, keystone, of course you can go around the block. your best bet, though, is stay clear and use frankford avenue. frankford avenue, runs parallel to torresdale, and that's going to be your best bet. and torresdale avenue, also, is the route for the 56 bus. so, we're waiting on some confirmation from septa as to where that 56 bus, and how they're going to reroute the bus, whether it will go all the way to up frankford or stay on one of the local side streets. hang tight there. we'll have the information as soon as it pops over. live look at i95 right near philadelphia international

airport where they are paving the northbound side, and only that far left lane is open, on 95, as you head north up toward the airport. but otherwise the rest of the majors kind of quiet. off to good start, this morning, katie, with no delays on the roadways. but, what's mother nature going to serve up for us today? >> not looking bad. yesterday really nice, today generally speaking another real nice day, what i would say an even better pool day for you, because it will start to feel little steamier, definitely, more like summer, than the last couple of days have provided. storm scan3, quiet, for the moment. you can see little bit of green off to the south here. that's a disturbance that barely clipped by here. look at the dew points, though. our moisture content, the atmosphere, really starting to climb. very significant spread from the 70s in dover, which is steamy, to really comfortable, up in mount pocono, remember, the dew point measures the moisture content. so temperatures are pretty much into the mid-lower 60s right now, as we go through the day, actually today and tomorrow, carbon copy forecast.

84 degrees with some sunshine for the next few days, that the tasha, back to you. >> now a check on some of the stories following, according to study in the journal of pediatrics, the result of the use of the hpv vaccine having positive results. many people have asked since seeing the video after park ranger being attacked, in love park, why didn't anyone help? psychologist professor has the answer, the bystander effect. school officials say now is the time to get your kids in school mode. check in two, three, four times a day, "kyw news radio 1060". >> coming up in the next hour of cbs-3 "eyewitness news" we're continuing to follow breaking news, philadelphia police officer shot overnight and the suspect is killed. new details coming into our news room this morning. we're back at the top of the hour.

>> we are following breaking news, a officer shot in the head and the suspect is dead after a wild gun battle overnight on the streets of talcony. police confronted the suspect early this morning, and officers say he fired at them and they fired back. one of those bullets grazed an officer. want to give you a live look if we can at the scene from magee and torresdale avenues. we'll try to get to that soon. where heavy police presence as they continue to gather evidence. >> well, "eyewitness news" reporter cleve bryan is live at einstein medical center this morning, to bring us up to date on the officer's condition. cleve? >> reporter: good morning, that the tasha, erika. we understand the officer has been with his family this morning, he suffered a deep graze wound to the head. but, officials believe, he will be okay. now, as for the investigating into the shooting, it is still

continuing, but police say they believe the suspect here fired first. >> half inch over, bit more, and we would be planning a funeral now. >> philadelphia police commissioner, charles ramsey, says the department is very fortunate this morning, that one of their own is alive, after an exchange of gunfire in the talcony section of the city. >> he suffered a graze wounds to the left side of his head, very, very fortunate that he was not injured any more seriously. >> authorities say, around 12:45, officer steve, and his partner, respond today radio call, for a man with a gun on the 6400 block of ditman street. >> they saw the male at magee and torresdale. they went to stop the male. immediately the male fired upon them striking officer, left side every his head. >> he and three other officers returned fire, striking the 40 year old suspect. the man's gun was recovered at the scene, and he was pronounced dead around 1:30. when medics arrived, officer was sitting up and talking. neor