the search is on for a robbery suspect targeted an off-duty police officer. this happened the on the 5800 block of malvern a avenue in

overbrook. police say that the officer was walking his dog when the suspect approached with the gun. >> he saw the the weapon in the assailant's hand. he drew his weapon and engage the assailant firing eight times. >> that suspect fled the the scene on foot. the officer was not injured and it is not known if that suspect was shot. we will update this breaking story in a live report coming up at 1:00 o'clock. also breaking news right new one person is rushed to the hospital after that suv right there crashed into a wall outside of the church, in north philadelphia. "eyewitness news" live on the scene there you can see damage done to that vehicle at north 21st and somerset streets. we're working to find out what cause that had crash and how this driver is doing. in other news, a pair of homes are teetering on the edge of the the giant sing hole forcing homeowners to evacuate. the the erosion started two years ago and after soaking showers this week, the situation got much worse. "eyewitness news" reporter

justin finch joins us from florence, new jersey with more justin, good morning. >> reporter: ukee, good morning. worse indeed. just yesterday they were told to evacuate their homes by experts and engineers. they were able to leave. this morning they are hoping something can be done to save their houses. these cracks cut so close to these two florence township house that he is engineers advised them to evacuate on wednesday. >> when we walk away we could walk away for good and losing everything. >> this is our home. we have put a lot of effort into this. i put a lot of love in this house. >> reporter: what was once a delaware river view for odells and their next door neighbor now deem an imminent danger. >> when lives are at stake we don't take any chances. >> reporter: about two years ago odells notice significant erosion and it lit they had to call in township and burlington county officials. >> we reached out for some help we were basically told that it was, our issue,

mother nature. >> reporter: monday came those he have i rains. odells say ground gave way, unearthing a drainage pipe that was pouring water. county capped the pipe but danger still remain. >> the hill side is in the stable. the water obviously is continuing to come out of the face, and that at the some point in time there could ab digsal failure. >> reporter: you you are looking live at these cones outside of these homes on east front street underneath those cones is access to that sewage pipe underneath both of these properties here. is that pipe a cause? it is too soon to say. we have more investigation that need to be done to determine the exact cause of what happened back there. we are told nature could play a big role in that as well. the meantime the odells tell us they are hoping another heavy storm does not roll in because that could cost them their homes. we are live, i'm justice continue finch for cbs-3 "eyewitness news".

lets goat traffic and weather together ape cooler day to day katie. >> absolutely, erika that is for sure. we can expect to see much cooler weather setting up for us today. we want to show you a fiery scene that was caused by yesterday's wet fur we can show you the video here. a branch felon to some wires attached to a home on atlanta court last night. the the wires came down on the shed and that shed just went up in flames. very scary. two shed nearby also caught the fire, but thankfully, we can report that in one was injured. now, that said, we have certainly started to see a significant drop on our thermometer readings. yesterday, man did we over achieve. we hit 72 degrees at 2:00 p.m. and by 6:00 p.m. we had already dropped 16 degrees, so obviously that front crossed through between that time span. 56 degrees by 6:00. at this point we're in the mid 40's. at least by 2:00 a.m. we have dropped a solid 25 degrees and now at 28 degrees since we hit that high yesterday. so much, much cooler air in place for us. we will have a very difficult time rebounding.

storm scan three at least that is empty for the the the time being right now and temperatures as they stand are chilly. we are at freezing in mount pocono. thirty-nine in allentown. pair of 40's currently at philly international. did you well with wind gusts to by the way. the the the wind is back. nothing as severe as yesterday and not accompanied by storms. i could see a quick spotty sprinkle or rain shower rolling through for some of you today but that said, overall, i don't think any of it need an umbrella mid 50's at best for highs. i would suggest a heavier coat that is in the a bad idea since it feels more like march outside then anything but as we look forward in this forecast the the chill will continue for us, as we wrap up the the workweek, vittoria, over to you. >> not looking forward to that thanks, katie. good morning everyone. you might be looking forward to some really nice conditions, still on the roadway, as we look at i-95. notice taillights there are commuting southbound in center city. it is not awful just yet. rush hour really hasn't begun. we are seeing a few more

vehicles for right now still pretty please an. not only on 95 but moving to the schuylkill expressway and 202 heading to and from king of prussia it is a breeze. we don't start to see rush hour until 6:00 o'clock or 6:15. we have sometime. be mine full of this accident on the northbound side of the 42 freeway before 676, two left lanes are block no major delays for mass transit. all right, torey thank you. well philadelphia and septa police are increasing patrols have after a brawl was captured on tape. surveillance cameras captured chaos on tuesday on the spring garden platform. multiple groups have of teens can be seen fighting, punching kicking as fellow sun way riders looked on. one of the attackers falls on the sun way track during the the fight only to quickly get backup. police believe they a ten ben franklin high school. 5:36h in business news which emoji do you use the most. >> why gas prices are on the

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program rolls into town to take. very exciting. it is made up of 70 station as cross the the city, kiosks that allow to you rent bikes for however long you need them basically. you can get access to the real time map via mart phone which shows where bikes are available for pick up and, docks for dropping them off. they have three speeds, basket on the front and back and ought being lights. >> they are really easy to ride, they are really safe, they are professionally maintained. it is for any within in the city that has a short trip they want to take. >> single ride will run you $4 for 30 minutes which can be purchased at any kiosk monthly pass is available for $15. so again, pretty affordable. very convenient. bikes are a railable 24 hours a day, seven days a week. get helmets ready. really spectacular. >> i have to take my opportunities when i can. >> and $4, that is terrific. >> for a half an hour.

>> really spectacular. >> i will get a grip. >> get a grip. >> she has a bunch have of them. we are updating this morning's top stories including latest on our breaking news after an off-duty police officer is targeted walking his dog. wild life in the city, a coyote spotted roaming around the big apple and that is not only time this animal has been spotted there. he is a criminal with the conscious, unusual reason why that crook turns himself in four decade after he escaped prison. but first here's a story we are working on for later tonight at 11:00. millions of people spent countless hours of field made of artificial turf for all kind of events, playing sports or watching. they are supposed to be easy to maintain and safer but how safe are they. >> there are a whole host of reason why are the a physician turf is a bad idea. >> parents are concerned in some local communities are taking action. >> the potential health danger had you put the whole project

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journals. we have 45 degrees from david dutch. he has just a few included in clementon and a quiet breeze, only at 6 miles an hour currently out of the north and west. thirty-eight sent in from john jenkins in perkasie, nice clear sky and tea pending on your location you have started off under a clear sky because of the fact that you don't have a blanket of included cover to trap any heat that was left behind. noticeably cooler he says. here's why. we had a front nasty gusty thunderstorms as we all well know. those are out to sea. look at lake enhanced snow fall. don't worry about snow flakes here but we are going to see a spotty shower along the way but with that said the chillies the bigger story. it is so cold tonight.

not in philadelphia but outlying suburbs basically every where will have a freeze watch or warning in effect tonight and tomorrow night. then we will ease up. the sat date night there i ace storm near by maybe bringing in showers but overall we are not tracking any large storms for a while. vittoria. thanks very much katie. good morning everyone. traveling on 422 it is a breeze, all of the majors are really looking g east and westbound not too far from 202, things are looking great around here but trooper oaks, royersford, i mean it is beautiful out there. however we are starting to see bubblings of rush hour in some areas like traveling the 42 freeway, north bound just a few more vehicles around 295 on i-95 around girard and cottman as a result of the cop trucks zone. be careful of. that be mindful of this accident in north philadelphia, 21st and somerset. suv into a brick fence right outside a church. if you can a avoid it, i suggest do you that. no major delays for mass transit, ukee. updating our breaking news

an armed robber who confronted an off-duty police officer got more than he bargain for. off tooth i officer pulled on it his own gun and fired one shots as the the the suspect ran away. it is in the clear when was hit or not. also breaking news we are looking live at a suv that crashed in the wall, thinks outside of a church in north philadelphia. one person was rushed to the hospital, in word yet on their condition. the concussion deal approved by a federal judge could cost the the the nfl a billion dollars. 6,000 retired players will get an average of $190,000 each, although some could get more. there are still other former players planning to sue the the nfl individually. 5:46. and coyote sightings are require but in the middle of new york city, that is unheard of. >> it was huge news when a camera crew from w cbs not only captured within on tape but they got too close for comfort. "eyewitness news" reporter nicole brewer is in the studio to tell you more bit.

>> reporter: cbs two news crew got up close and personal with this coyote. definitely not your average day at the office. nypd also trying to catch up with that coyote but without any luck. the the wild animal led police up and down upper west identify in manhattan. he was last seen here in riverside park along the hudson river which has some residents there uneasy as you can imagine. the others though say that they are more concerned about the creature getting lost in the big city. >> i feel bad for the coyote. i think he can be in a better police if they catch him and release him. it is better for him and neighborhood. >> reporter: coyotes are afraid of humans so therefore they are unlikely to approach them. if you do see one it is best to raise your arms up over your head and make a loud noise. that scares them off. i will not demonstrate it ukee and erika. i never thought i would be reporting what to do when confronted with a die yet the eye but is there a first for everyone. >> now we're warned, thanks,

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higher side for you. mean while we have penn relays going on today tomorrow and saturday. overall weather will cooperate. it will be on the cool side for both today and tomorrow. vittoria over to you. with the pen pen relays in town you will be mindful of delays in and around that area keep that in mine. looking at i-95 around the stretch of academy in, delays in and out of the far northeast section of philadelphia however traveling on i-95 around girard avenue and cottman we are starting to build up those pockets around the construction zones as a result of the rush hour. be careful there. 476, mid county, still very quiet but that doesn't mean things won't change.

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we have breaking news an off-duty police officer opened fire at a would be robber. >> that suspect who obviously pick the wrong target there remains on the loose this morning. the lets get the the latest from "eyewitness news" reporter jan carabao who is at police headquarters, good morning. >> reporter: erika and ukee, good morning. this latest incident in overbrook just comes a little more than one month after 245 overbrook father was shot and killed walking his dog during a botched attempt id robbery this time the target turned out to be a off-duty police officer and he still had his gun signs of gunfire in overbrook overnight after police say a man intent on robbing someone got more than he bargained for. >> it would appear that the

assailant took him for a victim, and i think he was pretty much surprised when he found out he would rob a off tooth i police officer and he till had his weapon on him. >> reporter: philadelphia police officer had just come home 11:30 last night. he then went out to walk his dog in the 5800 block of malvern avenue. that is when a gunman approached from behind, seeing a weapon mountain suspect's hand police say off-duty officer fired eight times. the the suspect duck behind a car and then ran off. >> at this point in time we don't know if the assailant was hit or not. we have alerts out to the hospital, and we are continuing our investigation here at the scene. >> reporter: police called in the k-9 unit the and conduct a thermal search of back allies looking for a weapon and a suspect. they have expanded the search area and reminding folks to always be vigilant no matter the the time or the the place. >> keep aware of your surroundings at all time regardless of where you are and where you go for your own personal safety. i cannot say anyone is