lism from the cbs broadcast center in philadelphia. this is cbs-3 "eyewitness news " this morning. >> triple shooting overnight. >> the shooting comes to violent ends watch we are learning from investigators of a man shooting his exgirlfriends' mother. >> gop's effort to get rid of obamacare appears to be on the verge of collapse. just how much time republicans have to secure support for their healthcare bill. today is tuesday, september 26th, good morning, i'm jim donovan. >> i'm rahel solomon. all of that plus big retailer increasing its minimum wage to $11 per hour for its workers. now, we check on the weather katie and the roads with meisha. >> happy tuesday, roads are looking good, tons of construction, but i single

same song every morning. good news, commute is dry for you. >> hopefully staying that way for the most part. may and stray sprinkle, for the most part looks pretty quiet. still warm but not as warm as the last couple of days. warmer zoom on storm scan, part of the reason see the moisture build is the approach of marie. that will is still not expected to be any direct threat to our coastline. but it is going to certainly kick up the surf in the days ahead. talk more about that as the show progresses, still category one storm, but it is still also expected to make sharp right-hand turn and head back out to sea. notice in the last few hours, little bit of clouds come, gone, for the most part, do still have pretty clear sky. also, still quite mild. currently mid or upper 60s across most of the region as a whole, mount pocono, coolest spot of the pack this time around, which hasn't been lately, actually been cooler at the shore, for example. but, we are expecting to rebounds nicely, and easily, across most of the board. certainly going to see few more clouds today. that will limit some of the

warming trends that we can expect, but it is still warmer than average, meisha, the normal high still only mid 70s , we will well surpass that by good 10 degrees. >> yes, summer just kind of holding on. all right, katie, thank you so much. very good morning to all of you. it is early. it is dark, still in the 4:00 hour, and what is this? this is not what we want to see 4:00 in the morning, what it is, construction on the schuylkill. talking about this yesterday. schuylkill westbound at 30th street closed right now, so you will have to use alternate. if you want to steer around it 95 for the vine will be your best bet. these guys leading to up what construction; heads up, very slow moving already, around there, you can only imagine, what it will be like pushing into the 5:00 hour, still out there. overnight resurface, east and west between the turnpike, blue route on the schuylkill. this camera shot showing you closer to the turnpike, see the cones in the roadway, crews out there, slow moving around here, as well. mobile roads, sweeping crew, 202 southbound near route 252, right lane compromised might be clearing out every your way right now. a lot more to expect in the

next ten minutes, rahel, over to you. >> meisha, thank you. following breaking news, this morning, police on the scene every deadly triple shooting in north philadelphia. officers found three men with gunshot wounds to the 600 block of perth place, one later died at the hospital. told 58 year old plan was shot multiple times, right now he's in stable condition. the 26 year old was shot in the hip. he's in critical condition at this point police have made no arrests. >> new information this morning, on the man wanted for shooting his exgirlfriends' mother inside her montgomery county home. >> we know the suspect has been found dead. "eyewitness news" reporter trang do, live in limerick township with with a we know so far. good morning, trang. >> good morning, jim, a hell. the chester county district attorney's offers confirms, that gregory solomon was found dead of self-inflicted gunshot wounds, last night, now, police had been looking for him, since friday, in connection with the shooting of his exgirlfriends' mother. but take a look at video from the scene overnight. now, feldman's body found inside his car at a wawa in

schuylkill township late monday. investigators and the coroner 's offers spent the night gathering evidence for the car towed away from the scene. now this all started just after 12:15 friday afternoon, when limerick township police responded to home on long meadow road. there they found 48 year old amy herman suffering from gunshot wounds to her chest and neck. identified feldman, her daughter's 30 year old boyfriend as the shooter. police launched manhunt offering up $1,000 reward for his whereabouts, until feldman 's body was found monday night, just 15 minutes from the herman's home. now, amy herman is recovering and is expected to be okay. but as you guys can imagine, just very scary past few days until this gruesome discovery. but for now, live from the limerick township police department, i'm trang do, cbs-3, "eyewitness news," jim, rahel, back to you. >> thank you, trang. in other news, controversy surrounding the national anthem takes center stage, this time in prime time on monday night football.

>> as they take collectively boost can be heard from this sell-out crowd in arizona. >> dallas cowboys owner jerry jones fields with his entire team last night, before the national anthem. their opponent the arizona cardinals locked arms. however, both teams were standing during the anthem. >> we want to stands and respect the flag. but we also, as complete team, and those players and organizations, want to be able to, when we can, demonstrate that unity is important, and quality is important. >> now this is the second day of reactions following the president's comments that players who kneel during the anthem should be fired. >> well, republicans are hitting another wall as the latest proposal to repeal and replace obamacare loses crucial support. protesters delayed yesterday's senate hearing, on the gop healthcare bill. in the afternoon republican senator susan collins

announced that she is not backing the current legislation. republican senator lindsay gram is standing by the bill he's co-written. >> it is okay to vote. it is okay to fall short if you do for not -- >> republicans have until saturday to secure enough support for 51-vote majority, senator collins no-vote took away that majority at least for now. early report from the congressional budget says the gop bill would cut the current number every insured americans by millions. well, it is a historic day for philadelphia. >> today monument will be unveiled honored org 19 civil right leader. known as forgotten hero, philadelphia's own is considered the martin luther king, jr. every his time. but for the right to vote for all men regardless. gunned down on election day in 1871, headed to the polls to work as a guards man, was assigned to protect newly registered african-american voters. >> i had never heard his name until i was over 40 years of

age, which this is a person and people like him who contributed to philadelphia and to our country should be in our history books and they're not. i think it is important even though it is 146, 147 years later, acknowledge his contributions to making philadelphia the city that it is. >> eric -- kenny and others will display the statue of cat to the southwest corner every city hall, first of african-american on lands in the city of philadelphia. >> well, families who lost loved ones to violence gathered to honor them on the national day of remembrance for murder victims. "eyewitness news" on the steps of the art museum last night, photos of several dozen victims stood tall as organizers red their names april loud for what was referred to as the angels role call. those who attended the ceremony calls for justice, others spoke up about gun control laws. the group addressed what they call the homicide epidemic, in philadelphia. >> we're here today because we will never forget that we will

never forget our loved ones, and we are here to support each other. >> now, those in attendance spoke, sang, danced in memory of the murder victims, the national day of remembrance also honors organizations that help out families who are impacted throughout the country. >> well the man accused of punching a disable man in the face in west chester is facing several years hine bars. barry baker was caught on camera mocking and then sucker punching michael ryan outside of 7-eleven store. baker pleaded guilty yesterday , just before his trial, was set to begin. ryan told "eyewitness news" outside of the court, that he's getting on with his life. >> my life has been the same as it was before that time. obviously appalled, thank god he wasn't terribly hurt. >> baker sentencing won't come until later this fall. he is facing up to five years behind bars. >> prosecutors searching for the cause after fire in the northern liberties section every philadelphia. fire broke out about 9:30 last night, the 500 block every west girard avenue.

it appears the fire was contained to the upper floors of the building. it took crews about 30 minutes to control the flames. there were no injuries. the widow of the pennsylvania state trooper killed in the line of duty is now suing his to, shot and killed, at pocono state police barracks in 2014. eric frein led police on 48 day manhunt before finally arrested. tiffany dixon, trooper err's wife, said the killer's was acting on the dislike from his parent. frein sentenced to death. >> testimony in the corruption trial of new jersey senator bob menendez claims to link the senator and his co-defendants, threats against the government official. menendez denies charges that he accepted bribes from florida eye doctor solomon mel jean. commerce department testified though that attorney for mel gin asked him to intervene in a in a business dispute in the dominican republic, attorney acted in a threatening manor and bowls

dollars of a position. >> updating today on investigation into the mayor's fund for philadelphia. the investigation is already to reveal more than $200,000 in questionable spending. that report claimed former board chair, desiree bell charged the fund for shoes, travel, hotel rooms, a party for then mayor michael nutter and more than 400 uber rides. the funds is changing it board structure and has already discontinued the use of credit cards. >> the race for philadelphia district attorney is heating up. today's republican candidate set roseman and democrat larry krasner will appear at community for numb center city , opportunity for the public to learn more about the candidates and their positions grossman and krasner are vying for the seat left vacant by seth williams. he resigned earlier this year after pleading guilty to bribery charge, the polls will open on november 7th. >> well hundreds of people are sleeping away from home, thanks to brush fire in california. >> it has already destroyed

2,000 acres, we will tell you the challenge crews are facing as they try to put out the fire. >> and major retail is her putting more money in their employee's pockets. details on the big wage increase when "eyewitness news " continues.

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to reports of a suspicious vehicle with two men inside. they approached the car, police say, they were immediately met with gunfire, one officer hit one time in the jaw. >> at least one of the males produced a handgun, and fired several shots at the officer, striking one of our officers. the officer's returned fire, several shots were fired, one of the suspect was hit. >> both of the suspect are in police custody this morning, no words yet on any charges, the officer is littles in the serious but stable condition. well, time now, 4:44. >> another check of the forecast, i don't know if this is completely true, katie, but at loosely walked outside this morning it, even felt cooler than it has the last couple every days. >> i think just because it wasn't sunny outside. >> i was going to say? >> to me, mild. definitely still mild, but at the onset, but if you have outdoor plans, not a fan of the real excessive heat, you know, now is the time to get those outdoor plans in. nice long dog walk, nice long

jog before the sun comes up, wear the reflective gear. meanwhile, how did we do yesterday? ended up over achieving, 91 was the eventual high. the record to beat was 92, we still just came close, didn't quite get there. but remembering that the normal high is only 75, it was really, really hot outside for what's average. meanwhile, we take you out to storm scan, very wide zoom, a lot going on here, and i think your eye just gets immediately drawn to two main things, maria still category one hurricane, then also this tropics starting to cross the usa. this is what is going to do. two separate things for us. really changes our patterns in the days ahead, also will held maria get swept out to sea. that will make sharp right hands turn. sustained winds 75 miles per hour so barely category one hurricane. it will eventually lose some of it steam. and get downgraded to tropical storm. but that's also when it makes the right hand turn. and it should even bypass atlantic canada. good news there. as for us, indirect impacts

remain, strong surf, rip currents, possibility of coastal flooding, minor beach errosion, all of the things that tends to happen with a storm like this nearby, likely to happen this time around. that ex stands past our coastline up through new england. meanwhile, see more clouds here today. but looks like pretty nice day just still about 10 degrees above average. and humid, as well, so it doesn't really feel like fall. tonight, there may even be patchy fog that develops, if not this morning, but looking forward we do finally see the change in the pattern take place as early as thursday, but specially friday. and the weekends. barely hit 70 saturday, meisha >> i was just looking at that, katie, thank you so much for all of that information. very good morning to all of you, happy tuesday. yep. on the 4:00 hour, already we are getting busy. but it is because of construction, not congestion levels obviously, construction here, hopefully clearing out of the way right now, schuylkill westbound at 30th street. closed, talking about this yesterday. this is overnight construction , it does look like crews are moving out of the way, opening that up for you. the ultimate was 95 or the

vine, actually looking at back up shot, and it was getting pretty busy bumper to bumper there. so looks like clearing out there. overnight resurface project schuylkill east and westbound between turnpike and blue route. this is closer to the turnpike , you can see, crews are out there. and you can also see how slow moving it is, cones in the load way. so just heads up on this. this area of the schuylkill, again, east and westbound, between the turnpike and blue route, looking very, very slow and the vine, it is open. it was not closed overnight for the construction, looking good there. boulevard northbound between red lion road, southampton road, construction, out err lanes are slow. back over to you, jim? >> thank you shall meisha. almost a week after hurricane maria's landfall, people in puerto rico are still struggling without power, unable to communicate, and they're now dealing with a dwindling food supply. >> the progress emergency officials are making as the island continues to struggle to recover and how a woman who just moved to philadelphia from san juan is helping with relief efforts. when we come back.

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>> the latest on the devestation left by hurricane maria. >> agencies ramp up relief efforts to deal with the crisis in puerto rico. maria made landfall wednesday as category four hurricane. many of the more than 3.4 million people on the islands still don't have enough food, water or fuel. the governor of puerto rico is calling for more help as millions on the island continue to be without power. >> the major distribution lines have been destroyed. different from irma, justice played, they've been destroyed >> this will take some time for us to recover, but at least in the priority list that we were lucky that the main medical center, the big hospital, is going to be energized and the area. >> officials and citizens are calling the devestation, quote , apocalyptic. >> here at home, people having trouble getting in touch with family and friends in for the reijo are being set to up help maria just moved to center city from san juan, now gathering supplies to send to

her family on the islands, port the group puerto rico for the greater philadelphia area to help her family and others. >> within minutes, i had like 600 members in our group. it is sad to hear so many puerto ricans that haven't been able to talk with their family and they're going above and beyond themselves trying to collect items, money, raising funds. >> now, if you want to help out, head to cbsphilly.com or the cbs logo app. >> time now 4:51, time for check on business news. >> mine watch's roxanna joins us live this morning from the new york stock he can changes, good morning, roxanna, so rough day for some companies on wall street yesterday. but target announced good news for us. workers, what are the details there? >> reporter: that's right, jim , rahel. tech stocks include facebook, micro soft anal if a bet, google parent company, dropped sharply on monday. this deepens concerning the tech sector is falling out of

favorites, investors look for cheaper buys. dow fell 53-point, the nasdaq lost 56. meanwhile target said it is raising it minimum wage. the retailer says it will boost entry level pay from ten to $11 an hour, starting next month, and $15 an hour by 2020 target says the move will help it recruit and retain quality staff. many of target's rivals now pay around $10 an hour. jim, rahel. >> every little bit helps. roxanne, a i understanded netflix wants to make it easier for people to bing watch while flying on a plane? >> that's right. netflix in flight streaming already available on few carriers around the world, but now the company says it will offer technology that allows more passengers to stream its shows in high quality at a lower cost for airlines, g next year. netflix homes the move will get more airlines to offer low cost or free wifi entertainment. jim, rahel. >> i sleep on planes. >> really? >> i'm too nervous. >> i just sleep. i don't want to talk to anybody, i put my little head

set on, go to bed. >> i just flew back from paris , eight hour flight, i must have watched four movies. i was having great time, though. >> great way, yes. maybe you'll get to watch netflix pretty soon. >> all right. >> thanks, roxanna, appreciate t another steamy day in store for us. >> katie, how warm will it feel on the way to work this morning? >> i think already off to warm start. most of the region wide. however, you have humidity to factor into the equation. so how will it feel later on today? certainly still like a taste of summer. but, this can only last for so long. and i'll tell when you we finally are back to reality, for fall, that's coming up.

>> overlooking very clearview of the center city skyline off in the distance, and liberty place, no problem seeing that, all of the rest of the skyscrapers nice and clear, even though you may see little bit of fog out there this

morning, at least in the city for the moment. things are a-okay in that regard. we'll keep you posted. but right now, still looking pretty good. let's talk a little more in detail about the indirect impact that maria will bring to us. there is no direct threat to our shore line. across north carolina, how much, they'll bear the brunt from the storm, at least along the mainland of the usa. but for us, it is a strong rip countries being. it is the choppy surf, possibility of minor coastal errosion, and flooding. that will take place here. that lasts us for the next couple every days, meantime, kids are back to school, back to work today, and we give it a grade, a-minus, definately warmer than average. but, even despite the humidity , it is not as hot as yesterday. and, you know, walking out the door generally speaking without the need after jacket. so that the at least good, one less accessary to forget in the locker. so looking forward by the time we hit thursday, trough dig ging in sending maria packing and also really scaling back the humidity and temperatures here.

so finally feel like fall. >> good, i think a lot of people will be real happy about that. i'll take a minus any day, i'll take b minus any day, i'll even take a c sometimes. just saying, i'll take a c. talking construction, schuylkill westbound at 30 street. it was closed. now we're talking about one lane open, and now we're talking about all crews are moving out of the way. good sign. looking at back up shot. it was almost bumper to bumper already. not even in the 5:00 hour. so, schuylkill west at 30th street, big thumbs-up. just cleared out of the way, overnight resurface, east and west between turnpike and blue rut on the schuylkill, looking very slow moving, more on this many coming up in the next ten minutes, jim, over to you. >> thank you shall meisha. manhunt for gunman in montgomery county has ended. we're live with the details coming up in the next hour of cbs-3 "eyewitness news." >> scary moment for passengers on board this airplane, find out what caused smoke to fill the cabin. >> and one week after the devastating earthquake in mexico. signs of life in the rubble. we're back at the top of the hour.

>> the manhunt has ended, they locate gregory feldman wanted for shooting his exgirlfriends ' mother. >> this morning their suspect is dead. we're live with new developments. >> republicans last ditch effort to overhaul the nation 's healthcare care law has failed. i'm hena doba with more on what's next. >> and, honoring our history. philadelphia will remember a forgotten hero later today. we'll tell but octavia catto's contribution to our city. >> today is tuesday, september e midst of the week, good morning, i'm jim donovan. >> i'm rahel solomon. katie and meisha keeping an eye on things this tuesday morning. good morning, ladies?