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>> the 10% tamil will be responsible for conducting interviews for -- the 10th person panel will be responsible for advising the mayor. in addition to the panel, the city has contacted an outside firm to field candidates. the top, is stepping down to spend more time with his family. we talked to a number of baltimore residents about the search. they are hoping the new commissioner gets more involved with the community and has more complete -- police officers on the streets. >> they need to go out to every single community and tell them what they are trying to do and asked for their help. people see a crime, but they will not report it. >> i am scared to come down here

at night. hopefully, the mayor and the new police commissioner are going to make it safer here. >> some sources have told 11 news that the commissioner will be involved with the national search for his replacement. we are live at baltimore city police headquarters. wbal-tv 11 news. >> lots of sunshine again today. temperatures made it into the lower and men-90's. -- mid-90's. it was not that unbearable. a few storms in northern new jersey. a cluster of storms near the top of the screen. down to the south and southwest

of us, a lot of clouds. all of that will start heading our way. the weather will be changing and we will talk about it with the insta-weather plus forecast. >> people are be asked to limit their water use. there was a water main break this afternoon. officials say the water main has been fixed, but a lot of water was lost and they need time to catch up. right now, police are looking for a suspect after a man says he was shot in southwest baltimore. a bullet hit the victim in the leg and he was able to get to the hospital. no word on any motives at this point. a baltimore murder case was solved this weekend. investigators say 26-years old -- 26- 26-ky -- 26-year-old kyle

williams was responsible for the shooting. >> a gunman opened fire during a fight at a party held at an off- campus apartment held at all burn university on saturday night. three were killed in the shooting, including two former auburn university players. three more were injured in the gunfire. when is the current football player with the university. >> it is a sad time for the auburn university athletic department. >> the auburn head coach released a statement saying, my thoughts and prayers are with the families and all of the victims involved in this tragic incident. >> not only university students

and at least -- athletes, coaches it is six young people who have been shot. >> authorities are looking for the gunmen. he is considered armed and extremely dangerous. as the search for the suspect continues -- >> i know what i am going to do. i grew up with him. >> as victims, friends, and an entire community searches for reasons why. >> opening arguments set to begin against the best in the trial of jerry sandusky. this week, his attorneys asked for all of the charges to be thrown out. friday, the judge denied that request.

all 52 charges are still in effect. the charges have people in the penn state community in shock. >> disbelief. when you read the charges and you think about the things he allegedly has done, it is absolutely mind-boggling. >> sandusky is accused of abusing 10 boys appear. he has denied the allegations. in commitment 2012, the present under fire this weekend after some comments he made about the economy. >> the private sector is doing fine. where we are seeing weakness in our economy has to do with stake and local government. >> it was that first sentence -- the private sector is doing fine -- that has generated all of the controversy. the republicans already have an advertisement attacking it.

the mitt romney campaign says the private sector is not doing well because of president obama's policies. a bright, sunday sunday morning perfect for a swim in the bay. we are told the race is long, painful, and the winner barely out of house bill -- out of high school. school.

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in the east, they are having the opposite problem -- too much rain. in alabama, heavy rains have caused extensive flooding. some people were trapped in their homes and others in their cars. people say they only see rain like this when the -- when a hurricane is coming. closer to home, barely a cloud in the sky. perfect for a dip in chesapeake bay. officials say 650 brave swimmers took part. it is a 4.4 mile swim starting at sandy point state park. colorado to benefit the march of dimes and the chesapeake trust. the winner tells us it was a pawn, but a painful experience. >> happy to come on out on top. that last straightaway did not

seem like it was getting closer. >> he is only 17. he won the same race two years ago when he was 15. a baltimore tradition continues this weekend. the annual greek folk festival continues and we will take you just after the break. >> a few storms in new jersey and one out to the west. i will have the forecast coming up in just a minute. up in just a minute.

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>> we stopped by this year's greek festival, which started on thursday and featured greek music, dance performances and homemade food. the event is organized by st. nicholas greek orthodox church. the church says the year the festival is a way to share their traditions with the community. >> now your insta-weather forecast with meteorologist john collins. >> what a terrific strain of what we at hat. a few storms in northern new jersey -- what a terrific strain

of whether we add had. a few storms in northern new jersey. - we have ha -- we have had. we did not break the record. the typical high is 82. morning lows in the 60's and 70's. that is up from yesterday. still not terribly high. we are in decent shape. the dew point temperature will keep going up. that is a discomfort level. tomorrow, it will be less comfortable. annapolis, 90. 83 in ocean city. 89 in edgewood. in the 70's in the far western maryland. here is a satellite image

showing generally clear skies overhead. there is that touch of thunderstorms in new jersey. it has been sitting to our northeast for a couple of days. it is dying, giving up the ghost. only temporarily. we have a couple of things going on. flooding conditions. florida had it a couple of days ago. we had a storm out to the west. the weather will be going downhill. we have one more day of warm, humid conditions. that will be tomorrow. mostly clear tonight. you meant, mild. tomorrow, partly cloudy. -- humid, partly cloudy. it will be uncomfortable because of the added humidity.

1 foot tops on the open waters of the bay. -- chops on the open waters of the bay. we will probably stay dry until after dark. van have rain chances for tuesday and rendering into wednesday. -- we have rain chances for tuesday and they will linger into wednesday. the strongest rain chances will be on tuesday. it will cool down into the 70's and next weekend that into the 80's. >> another thrilling game at the yard today. >> the birds love playing extra innings. today, the excitement continues. at progressive, you can bundle your home and auto policies and save. don't worry, tiny people. flo is a gentle giant. bundle home and auto at progressive.com.

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>> asked for -- as for lee, there is no avoiding him. the birds getting on the board first. adam jones. not bad for a bat -- a backup catcher. three in the second and one in the fourth. steve coming up huge.

one to left field. only the second homer of the season for him. a grounder to third. jones was safe at first. that would come back to haunt the phillies. drive to right field. it is awful the wall. here comes jones. -- it is off of the wall. their ninth straight win in extra innings. that is a franchise record. the series on tuesday against the pirates. pittsburg trying for a sweep against the orioles. the buckos take 83-0 lead. a drive to right field -- take a

3-0 lead. a sensational grab. or did he. take another look. tumbles over. looks like he hasn't -- he has it. he says, i made the catch. no harm done. the royals lost 3-2. tampa bay striking first. b.j. cranks it. pena comes all the way around from first. they take a 1-0 lead in the third. great year for tampa bay. his 11th of the season. the rays win 4-2, their seventh

victory against their cross state rival. nadal was going for a record seventh french title. his opponent was trying to become the first man to win four straight majors. rafa cannot wait to get started. nadal comes to the net. look at this pretty backhand drop shot. nadal takes the first set 6-4. rafa will be the aggressor, coming to the net. that is pretty. it was 3-3 in the second set. crosscourt winner. nadal led 5-3 in the second. then the first of two grain delays.

a second delay in the fourth set postponed the match until tomorrow. euro 2012, italy versus spain. just getting a handle. he scores giving italy a 1-0 lead. four minutes later, spain answers. great ball movement. highs it up 1-1. most teams -- ties it up 1-1. stay with us, j

>> tomorrow, a warm and humid day. it cools down a bit by the middle of the week. >> thank you. that is it for a 11 news at 6:00 p.m. we will see you back here at 11:00 p.m.

>> this is a wbal tv editorial from president and general manager dan joerres. >> this week, we reported on the deadly combination of a loaded gun and young children. it is not a new story. for one local family, it is real. for all families, it is relevant. roughly 3000 children were killed by gunfire in 2009. 196 were categorized as accidents. we have the right to bear arms and we have the response ability to take the steps necessary to secure weapons and prevent tragedy. if you own a gun, it has to be stored in a manner where children cannot have access. there is no excuse for a gun to fall casually into the hands of a child.

now is the time for gun owners to do what is necessary to stop another family from saying goodbye to a child too soon. there are links on our website to agencies offering firing -- firearm classes. go to our web site, wbaltv.com. go to our web site, wbaltv.com.