[captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> good morning, everyone. >> thanks for joining us for 11 news today. >> we will get to our big story in just a moment. let's check on the forecast. >> organize state today. we will see dry conditions for one more day. for today, it will sound like a repeat of what we have been doing all week. 84-87. a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm. there is a front that is stalled out. when we see the approach of tropical storm danny, we will

see how it will affect us. but it looks like by saturday morning, it will be in our vicinity. it is more offshore. more of an impact in the area. it'll be a category one hurricane. more coming up. let's check out traffic. >> good morning everybody. let's see what is going on. harford road is shut down due to some police activity. the closure of saratoga at greenwood. yesterday it was westbound that was shut down. now both directions are closed at green street. we are doing quite well on the major roadways otherwise. 11 minutes on the southbound i- 95. here is a live view of traffic in the area. so far so good both northbound

and southbound. volume is pretty moderate at this time. that is the latest on traffic posted 11. >> thank you. our big story is, baltimore is investigating a shooting involving one of their own. >> police tell us a woman was injured in the incident. it was on the 4900 block of hazelwood. our reporter joins us live from police headquarters with more. >> baltimore police said a pair of officers were patrolling on hazelwood avenue when they tried to stop a late model toyota camry. the car did not stop until one particular street. the driver put the car in reverse and tried to run the officer down. at least one officer fired his gun. the driver ditched the car and fled on foot. police were able to get him. the passenger was not so lucky.

>> we did learn that a female passenger was injured in the right arm. we do not know if she was hit by a round that the officer shot were hit by breaking glass. >> the woman was taken to an area hospital. no officers were injured. police say they were shaken up after the incident. police are still looking for the driver of the car. if you have any information about the suspect, please call baltimore county police. wbal-tv. >> baltimore county police are investigating a shooting in dundalk. we are told that an adult male was shot. no word on a suspect or a motive in this case. and police also investigating a shooting in east baltimore. this was on the 3200 block of lendl avenue of around 4:30 yesterday afternoon. the person was taken to the

local hospital. no word on his condition. >> there have been more than a dozen of robberies. police say a 39 year-old man confessed to robbing businesses mostly in the charles village and south. area. -- south point area. he hit some of the businesses more than once. it retro clothing store is one of the victims. the owners bought back during one robbery. >> he went for my throat. at that point, my boyfriend had a baseball bat and crack him in the head with it. >> as soon as he is out of the hospital, we expect to charge him. >> he seems to have expressed relief to being caught. charges are pending. >> police are looking for a man who has committed a series of disturbing incidents as.

the man fitting this sketch exposed himself to a woman outside the window of her apartment. a few days later, a man believed to be the same suspect exposed himself, but this time after breaking into an apartment. neighbors are on edge. >> if i saw him at the foot of my bed, i would probably scream. >> i have a metal lamp shade. i guess i would use that. >> police say this should remind people to keep their windows and doors locked at night. >> in washington this morning, there are questions about the impact that senator ted kennedy's death will have on the effort for health care. >> the hope rises again. the dreams still never die.

>> we shall overcome someday. >> a vigil and a moment of silence in the dupont circle to honor the man known for much more than the causes he championed. >> i lost a great friend. >> congress is still on break, but around the country, the colleagues of senator ted kennedy remembered his compassion for helping people. they also remembered his personal touch with democrats and republicans. >> he gave his word and kept his word. that meant a lot to me. >> he was universally loved. we will miss him. >> especially now as congress struggles to find a compromise on health care. it is a fight that has turned bitter and angry. kennedy never backed away from a fight. >> he did not mind taking the sword to the dragon enchaining

his drag into the chariot wheel for what he believed in. >> no one will occupy his seat when congress returns. massachusetts must wait almost five months before holding a special election to replace him. just last week, kennedy lobbied to change that law and the governor agreed. >> massachusetts needs he voices since united states senate. >> to replace the voice that has been lost. we have learned this morning that a magazine is coming out with a special commemorative edition that features the kennedy brothers on the cover. it is entitled, the last brother. wbal tv 11 news. >> that brings us to our water will question of the day. what do you think will be the lasting legacy of senator ted kennedy? email us your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com coming up, a warning for

residents looking for help with the mortgage payment. you need to be careful as to if you get your help from. we will have more on that coming up. >> a woman in argentina and cost one governor to have an affair. what he has to say next. >> a live look at traffic on i- 95 near route 32. it should be building pretty soon. we will get a level that traffip

>> 76 degrees downtown. partly cloudy skies, a 84-87. a little cooler than yesterday. take a look, this is a tropical storm danny. it is south east of ocean city.

it is pretty far away. showers and storms starting tomorrow. it will be just up our shore by saturday morning. i will check this out fully completely in a moment. >> covering the nation this morning, the lieutenant governor of south carolina is asking gov. mark sanford to step down. it is happening after he admitted to having an affair. >> i am not going to be railroaded out of this office by political opponents or people who were never friends of mine in the first place. a lot of what is going on now is pure politics, plain and simple. >> the governor says he wants to make the most of the time he has left in office. >> a best-selling author is being remembered after passing away from bladder cancer. he is remembered for his novels. he is most widely known for his coverage of the o.j. simpson

trial for vanity fair magazine. he comes some very talented family. his final novel will be released in december. he was 83 years old. " still ahead, why you might want -- still ahead, why you buonemay want to leave a little extra time as you head out on monday to the weekend. >> and some blind of being recalled. we will tell you

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>> and little activity going on in the city right now. >> some closures along harford road to to police activity. your best bet is to take bel air road escher alternate. some continued closures along utah at baltimore street. the gas main break repair is happening a long with water main break the pears along saratoga. it is blocked in both directions. instead of taking saratoga, you can take pennsylvania measure alternate. no delays that are major as of yet.

looking at a nice ride. that is the latest on traffic. but its info on the buses and trains. >> good morning. we have a few diversions on the downtown area. the 15 bus with a diversion near saratoga and greene street. five, 19, 27, and 91 buses will be diverted due to road construction going on downtown. in a 30 minute budelay on anothr bus. light rail has a 15 minute delay northbound. back to sandra shaw. >> thank you. hope you are doing well on this

thursday morning. we had a cold front that came through last night. some wall -- some more more is ample treading the area. we will have some showers and storms as we head through tomorrow. 76 downtown. 81 in ocean city. it looks like a pretty dry day with isolated thunderstorms possible. it 74 degrees in the mountains of western maryland. 86 is the forecast high shea in baltimore. winds are light and of the east. -- out of the east. voting is ok today. -- voting is located. -- boating is ok for today

compared to tomorrow. there is that stalled out front. it is the difference got her here because it will continue to keep this weather off of our shore. this is tropical storm danny. the winds are 50 miles per hour. that is not very organized. it is willing to the northwest. it is more than 700 miles to the south of ocean city, maryland. it is right on the shores of ocean city. there will be high swells there and some local heavy rainfall. this is a minimal hurricane. we are on the west side of it which is the best side of things. we will continue to watch this.

it may affect cape cod but the second half of the weekend. scattered storms erupt saturday and sunday. 70's mostly sunny next week with low humidity. >> in the "consumer alert" the government is recalling several blinds and shades that is causing some children to get choked in them. some of the biggest retailers are carrying this product. the courts in the blinds can act as a news which can produce a strangulation potential. some children have already died. for a list of recall items on our website, go to wbaltv.com

and click on consumer. many people will be traveling away for the labor day weekend. traveling is down from last labor day. the economy and the holiday falls later on in the month later than last year is the reason why. prices are down about 17% from last year. >> as get the latest from wall street where developments at the largest drug maker has investors and consumers concerned. we have a look at the business news in the bloomberg business brief. >> good morning. we are talking about a johnson and johnson. the possible giant is now stopping the development of a monthly version of a top selling schizophrenia drug. it is warning doctors of a

deadly skin reaction and liver failure tied to its hiv madison. they want -- madison. they want doctors to stop treating with that eat -- madedicine. they want doctors to stop treating with that immediately. stock futures are very quiet this morning. a flat start to trading today. watch for more baggage thieves the next time you fly. continental and u.s. airways are boosting beckett fees to help generate revenue as ticket sales fall. customers who buy a certain economy class on transatlantic flights will pay $50 for a second bag. the u.s. airways has raised the charge for domestic flights by $5. that is business news. bloomberg news, reporting for wbal tv 11 news.

>> thank you. we will see you back here at 6:15 for your next report. >> magic -- baggage prices up to another%. for those that are in trouble with their mortgages, be aware of some loan modification scams. >> it is a big problem. our i-team reporter explains how you should never pay for help for loan modification. >> miss jones was working at a car dealership when the economy took a downturn and she wanted to refinance her mortgage. her bank said no. then she got a phone call out of the blue. >> i got a call from a company. they stated that they got my information from hud and they are a reputable organization. i listened to what they had to say. they told me how much their fee was which was $1,700.

>> she says she researched the company on the internet and decided to go with them. i gave them a payment. i told them everything my story. >> that payment was for $1,700. her house went into foreclosure. >> they told me not to pick up a mortgage. if i paid my mortgage, it would show that i can afford the mortgage and that they would agree modify my loan. >> she contacted the congressman's office. the foreclosure was stopped. his office also helped to get a loan modification. she shared her story with congressman cummings. she has been mourning those about such scams. >> there are some people who take advantage of people when they are going through the most difficult circumstances in their life. >> the maryland commissioner of

financial regulation says if it is too good to be true, it probably is. >> do not pay up front fees. in the state of maryland, it is illegal to charge the consumer an upfront fee for helping them get a loan modification. they need to be licensed. >> wbal tv 11 news. >> you can get free help with your mortgage by calling 1-877- 462-7555. congressman elijah cummings is having a foreclosure prevention workshop. you can find out more details on our website our wbaltv.com. click on i-team. >> that is a nice shot overlooking the downtown baltimore area. we will have traffic and weather together next. >> the orioles wrap up their stay in minnesota.

>> the orioles say goodbye to the minnesota metrodome. that is the last time they will play indoors in minnesota. there is a win 5-1 over the twins. the first inning, a throw off of the mark. look scott comes in to score. what has gotten into felix? a solo shot . put the orioles solo3-0. bid to put the orioles u-- put .

i am gerry sandusky. i hope your thursday is off to a fantastic start. >> still to come, it woman is injured in a police-and about shooting overnight. i live with the latest. >> -- police-involved shooting overnight. overnight.

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