a few heavy thunderstorms around, but behind the front good news. 88 bwi marshall but 68 out near the creek lake in garrett county. that is the nice weather headed this way. more details on that with the insta-weather + seven-day. >> monitoring the situation now where tropical storm debby is drenching much of the state and coastline in florida. governor scott is declaring a statewide emergency. it has brought on flooding in some neighborhoods and even a few tornado warnings. at least one person dead and officials are searching for a disappearing man in neighboring alabama. >> of baltimore county mothers calling for the arrest of a police officer. chris brown wonders of the offer circuit is receiving special treatment as the investigation into her son's killing continues. barry simms is live from the

newsroom with the story. >> she wonders if this is special treatment or a double standard. she believed to have enough evidence to arrest and put him behind bars. >> he needs to be arrested for the crime. >> mourning the death of her 17- year-old son, this randallstown mother is running out of patience. she runs baltimore county police and officers to take action. >> if he killed the police officer and not vice versa, he would be behind bars. i>> electronic court records identified him as a nine-year record. her son died of asphyxiation.

i would have been happy more than anything and, i guess, that's what hurts. there is no money or nothing that can replace my son. >> police know the opposite was off duty and at home in randallstown when he planned to hear a crash from his front door. he saw several people running away and chase them. he found him hiding in bushes. he said there was a physical fight and brown became unconscious. >> he grabbed a child, pulled him out of the bushes, and the confrontation ensued. then the child was lifeless. that is more than enough for the average citizen to get tried for first degree murder. >> the police say they have much more to do. >> this is a homicide. however, we need to remind people that a homicide is not,

by definition, a murder. in the case of a police officer, it is even more complicated because you have to determine whether the use of force was justified. in this case, because he was not on duty at the time of the incident, we have to look at the facts and determine if he was acting in his capacity as an officer or not. >> we did contact the baltimore state attorney in says although it can be frustrating to everyone involved, the investigations take time. there are witnesses to interview and records to obtain. he did talk to mrs. brown today and said, "i pledged to her a full and fair investigation of." he also says to do the job properly they cannot rush the process. live from the newsroom, barry simms, wbal-tv 11 news. >> tonight, police in anne

arundel are investigating a stabbing and shooting after graduation party turned violent. this was on citadel avenue after receiving several calls about gunfire and loud noises coming from the party as good as before 1:00 and after the morning. they found a 17-year-old boy shot, three men in their late teens and 20s stabbed and a 16 year-old jock in the arctic with an unknown object. no word on possible suspects. the hunt is on the person who shot a man multiple times in the head sunday evening and left him for dead. they're looking for a black lexus that was last seen fleeing the scene along north central avenue. according to investigators, it was just before 8:00 last night when they found the victim suffering from schauble gun shot wounds. he was taken to johns hopkins were later died. the victims died of the have not been released. >> firefighters and official arm determining the damage from a

seven-alarm fire that started late saturday night around a while the fire. 11 news reporter lowell melser joins us live tonight with the very latest. >> the migration are nothing new for those in kent county. that is when it comes to hurricanes, but fires or a totally different story. in a sedate, and number of houses here had been evacuated because of a massive fire that continues to burn at this hour. >> lee came to our house. they asked us to all evacuate because the fire was moving this way. >> of fort kent and his neighbors, it was a frightening 24 hours. state forestry says a wild fire that began either late saturday or early sunday morning came within 50 feet of the homes along the street causing an evacuation of about 30 homes. >> we delta was pretty serious.

the smoke was getting heavy. there is-falling out of the air. we just did not want to mess with it. >> it quickly spread. by the time lebron under control, close to 50 acres have burned. zero until firefighters say it was exhausting. >> we have a campaign to 90% of the way. and drop down. >> it is a slow-creeping fire. as the day progressed, the committed he grew up to 40 acres. >> a forest ranger with the maryland forest service told 11 news one of the most unburned areas, some are still on fire. >> we wanted to burn all of that did fuel. when it is gone, it will go well. >> the carve out the dirt roads

to keep the fire from spreading in the fear that it is work. >> the fire breaks are in. that way you have where one side that stops at the dirt road. coxey's seven-alarm fire used to equip a from a dozen agencies from as far away as the glen burnie, fort meade, and delaware. >> think in, no one was injured and all the homes were safe. but those who had to evacuate have since been able to go home. fire officials say had an earlier in the year, back in april, most if not all of those homes would have been lost, which is simply startling. they're looking into either a lightning strike our carelessness with fireworks. live in kent county, lowell melser beckham wbal-tv 11 news. >> investigators in anne arundel county what you take a close look of these pictures.

as a person of interest in an arson investigation of the health sciences building at the anne arundel medical center. someone intentionally set fire to an elevator just before 5:00 saturday evening. there are asking anyone who can identify that person of interest to contact them at 410- to order 22-8477. >> the final chapter in a heated budget decision in baltimore city, a final vote on shutting down several recreation centers. lisa robinson is live downtown with the latest. >> after months of talking negotiations, the city council passed the mayor's operating budget and it does go against the wishes of the city council present. >> this cuts into the programs. >> members of the campaign lobbied council members outside of city hall for the votes on the mayor's budget.

>> they were rejected 9-6. >> we will live to fight another day. we will keep moving ahead. we are getting there. >> the $2.30 million operating budget calls for closing two fire truck companies and one squad. it involves closing two right- center that will start -- recreational center and it started last year. it calls for expanding the program, opening job hubs and aggressive public safety hiring. the council president signed that he says he is not happy with the budget. >> it was up to them to listen

to the people and to the right thing. i can question their motives. >> those who voted in favor say it's what they had to do for their constituents. >> right now, it's time to move forward. we have talked in this budget process that it has been very long as it relates to my district and looking at the packages associated with the things that directly impact my district in speaking with residents, i thought it was the common interest to say yes. >> until the economy turns around, something has to go. we're not going to raise property taxes or taxes designated for school construction. unless the applicant understand that they need to have the administration be willing to cut cuts in, i cannot be with them. >> what's next? their meeting to put estimates

to the other now and they will certify the property tax rates based on the new budget. reporting live, lisa robinson, wbal-tv 11 news. >> tonight, the pentagon has confirmed a maryland marine killed in combat over the weekend. 21-year-old eugene mills iii in the fifth maryland soldier killed this year will serving overseas. his father said he decided to join the military after seeing the world trade center attack. meanwhile, dozens of family and friends are seeing their loved ones for the first time in months. 30 members of the 135th air mignonette return home from afghanistan and the national guard base around to cop a separate room. also arriving home, ground support and two aircraft. the soldiers say there's nothing like returning from a mission to

see their families. >> it's amazing. i cannot even describe it. i decide to give them a hug and kiss and see how much do grunt. >> for the past three months, the heavens according ongoing combat operations in afghanistan, maintaining combat- ready air crew and aircraft. cut the very happy faces there. one of the key political issues of this already heated presidential election year is health care reform. >> the changes depend on how much, if any, will be upheld by the u.s. supreme court this week. the highly anticipated ruling is likely to come down. plus -- klutz it's nasty. it stinks. >> a popular fishing spot filled with dozens of smelly dead fish. co

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>> the u.s. supreme court had issued one its most highly anticipated decision of the year. the decision striking down parts of the arizona law. the part of the law requiring to check the status of someone they

suspect is applying. the three day world unconstitutional, carrying registration papers, making it an offense for an aggregate -- agreed to seek or hold a job, or to interrogate without a warrant. whenever they decide will have a major impact on the entire state of maryland. it is likely to want -- the constitutional bounds will be defined or redefined. here is right and more. >> -- brian mooar. >> the supreme court decision will ship the future of american healthcare. what they're worried about fighting the battle with congress polarize been deadlocked.

they said across the constitutional line when it required everyone to have health insurance. >> chief justice robert was among the skeptics. >> does the government require you to buy itself on because it would facilitate responding to emergency services? close court watchers are trying to read the tea leaves. >> they have really done anything in march or april which means it's very likely that they signed at that decision. >> there are political implications in this election year. it could go either way. for president obama, health care reform as his signature achievement. >> whether it is keep -- keeping companies from discriminating against those that are sick, it's the right thing to do.

from the highest court in the land, but a decision that will affect all of us, but one of us more than anyone else. court decisions are always hard to predict but they're preparing for the possibility that the law will be overturned. in washington, brian mooar, wbal-tv 11 news. >> it has been around for thousands of years, but chances are you haven't heard about it. it is getting a lot of attention here in the united states. what is so special? kate amara explains in tonight's woman's doctor. what she is half the person she is to be. two years later, 130 pounds lighter. what helped her shed those

pounds? she said it was eating a grain called freaka. >> i wanted to have healthy foods in my fridge. the bill that would be great instead of rice. what is it is because it fills you up better than other grains. >> it is a protein-fiber combination and gives a filling feeling. rice is lower on fiber and protein so you cna eat more and not feel as full. >> it's a very old grain with clear health benefits. it's favorable in the glycemic index.

>> overall, it's well tolerated by most people, with one exception. it >> it is a version of wheat, as far as gluten goes. otherwise , it is a very good product. >> she continues to be added to maintain healthy weight. >> that's the kind that any kind of weight loss program. it is just a shift from how you used to live to how you have to live to be able to sustain your help. >> kate amara. >> she had actually launched a new company to market the product, freekeh. >> your 11 insta-weather + forecast with tom tasselmyer. >> ellen and showers and thunderstorms moving off the mid-atlantic coast only managed to bring us a few scattered showers around here. if you have a storm down on the

coastal areas. even those locations are in the clear now as it is taking severe storm that into southern virginia and author of the mid- atlantic coast. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect across southern virginia. for our area, looking to the north and west behind the front where temperatures have cooled into the 60's and 70 with usually cool and dry air coming in from the north and west. the lower that number, the dryer this. it's kind of rare to have one dropping into the 50's or even the 40's. a reading of 43 currently. 45 in westminster indicating very dry air coming in which will allow the temperature to cool off quickly tonight. 50 in the northwest suburb of's for the lows tomorrow morning. a little on the breezy side also. when that the northwest and sunset this evening at 8:37. those clouds indicating a big storm which is pushing off the

mid-atlantic and high-pressure meeting a gorgeous day tomorrow. wednesday looks beautiful, but joint super-summer weather to the south where tropical storm debby is off the coast of mexico just top of the panhandle coastal areas, about 30-35 miles. it's not powerful as far as wind, but it is tapping into some deep moisture and dumping it in a land in parts of southern florida into the panhandle. look at this scale where you start to see the dark blue shades. that is 1 foot or more of rain in the past 48 hours. pretty nasty drought conditions in central georgia. just gettingey're flooded all across the western shore and panhandle of florida. the storm is not in a big hurry with 45 mile per hour wind and drifting to the east at 45 miles per hour. a couple of computer models to want to take it was. a majority are now across

jacksonville land out to sea. of this means they are in for more drenching, flooding rain. a sharp contrast to our weather. 78-83 degrees. the wind will be gusting to 25 knots. western maryland, they're going into the low for the's tonight. a high of 65 torrow. on the eastern shore coming humidity levels dropping and will be a very nice summer day into elkton. the seven-day forecast is in the low 80's. beautiful weather with low humidity. we're back into the 90's by the weekend. >> a nasty problem for those who use patterson park. >> dinky fish floating in this highly popular lake. what does the city have to say? coming up. >> in the last 30 years, but one organization has helped 35,000

families with sick kids.

>> you will not be able to smell this through your tv, but you can see this year. nearly two dozen sunfish dead in the patterson park lake. kids looked forward to pitching there will have to find another place. we were contacted by at least one concerned neighbor who wants them to take action. >> they say there is no oxygen in the water leaving the fish dead. he says it has to do with the poorly functioning well filter. >> the well here does not work. it has not worked in a couple years. you ask them to fix the well and they said it would be like $1,700 to put the filters in. they spend the money on other things, why can they do the builders of the kids can have fun here fishing? >> the environmental officials say it's not a problem. it appears to be a natural event caused by overpopulation.

they have counted 21 dead fish so far. >> still ahead, one of the biggest rivalries. >> tonight, the first showdown of the year between michael be

[captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> 11 news at 5 in hd starts now. in storeiew of what's the london olympics and you can watch it 5 right here on wbal-tv 11. >> the finals of the grueling 400-meter individual medley. a big showdown between michael phelps and ryan lochte. you covered both of these guys in beijing. what can you expect to happen? >> michael phelps and ryan

lochte are friends and fierce competitors. he declared this one of the biggest rivalries ever and they have not faced off since the finals in beijing 2008 when phelps won his first of eight gold medals. both of them advance in omaha earlier this morning. phelpses the record holder in the two-time defending olympic champion. he cruised through his heat in 4 minutes, 14.72 seconds. lochte to the defending world champion and he had the top qualifier this morning with a time of t4:10:66. knows he needs to go even faster if he wants to beat him tonight. phelps deal that going into the finals against his biggest rival.

>> i feel good. i think we can do a few things. >> i always want to win, of course. i hate losing. i want to make the olympic team in this event, so we see what happens. >> lochte said it did not look like phelps was trying very hard. only the top two finishers are in a spot in the olympic team at this event in the london games. this is the opening night of the swim trials. the competition last through next monday. i'm kate amara, wbal-tv 11 news. >> you can catch more on his journey to london on nbc nightly news with brian williams. get an in-depth look at the showdown setting the stage for the olympics tonight at 6:30 on wbal-tv 11. >> here's a look at some of our other top stories this hour. the baltimore county mothers demanding action after the death of her 17-year-old son out the hand and a county police officer.

christopher brown was killed after an apparent physical confrontation with an off-duty officer. the baltimore county police say they have much more to do before filing any charges and the incident is still under investigation. the seven-alarm brush fire was contained late sunday night. they burned about 50 acres and at least 30 homes were evacuated. none were burned. one firefighter had been taken to the hospital and they're still looking into what caused the flames. they are suspecting it possible lightning strike or fire worked carelessness. everyone evacuated was able to return home. mayor stephanie rawlings blake budget has passed. they took the final vote in city council this afternoon approving in a 9-6 decision. the council president had been fighting to come up with a

different plan but was ultimately unsuccessful. >> still had on 11 news. >> the maryland marriage alliance has collected the signatures they need to put a referendum on the ballot in november, but how many boats can

cooks more out of four out of five in maryland want an opportunity to vote on gambling in this fall's election. according to a poll, 55% propose the gambling. when asked about a conesnses, 5 8% is the leader should work harder to reach a compromise. they think they should consider the changes to the state slots program. legislative leaders and a coalition of labor unions met today to push lawmakers to return to annapolis later this summer.

more signatures have been submitted to put it a marriage referendum on the november ballot. the final count, more than the 55,736 needed to get the issue on the ballot. the maryland requirement to petition a lot to referendum is relatively low, only 3% of the number of total votes cast in the last gubernatorial election. is to be the first time in 20 years that a petition drive has forced a vote in a lot. >> private first class bradley manning is pressing government officials to turn over evidence that may help him in court. he is charged with publishing classified military information on wikileaks. he is said to appear this afternoon in a pre-trial meeting. they claim they're not cooperating with his requests. the documents he wants our assessment on how much damage was actually caused by the leak.

convicted child abuser sandusky remains on suicide watch today as pennsylvania's top law- enforcement officials say there could be more charges to come. at the attorney general says the state's investigation will continue, centering mostly on pennsylvania state treated as the pope as a multiple probes into whether top school officials covered up sandusky's conduct in could have stopped him years ago. the former assistant football coach was found guilty of all 45 of the 48 charges, including rape. he will not be sentenced for another three months. >> it is heating up again. city comptroller launched a new line of verbal attacks against the mayor. once again accusing her of wasting taxpayer dollars for the new fund system and taking on the city solicitor's opinion that the mayor did nothing wrong. jayne miller has been on the story since the very beginning and she is live downtown with the late breaking details.

>> she certainly is not backing down and continues to claim the purchase of new equipment for a voice over internet phone system for the city did not follow procurement rules. on friday, the city solicitor, a mayoral appointee, issued a seven-page opinion saying the rules were followed because the equipment was computer equipment bought under an existing contract. 30 minutes ago, she said he disagreed and then demonstrated why. >> this is not a computer. this is not a telephone. the contract stated that a computer could be purchased. they violated the city charter saying this was a computer. i check into this as a telephone

that they will not take me to the computer section. if i could purchase a computer they're not going to take me in to by telephone. >> mayor stephanie rawlings blake responded to that by using a very brief statement saying simply that the city solicitor had issued an opinion in the opinion says they have done nothing wrong. the comptroller was asked at the thought it was time to bring in an outside review of the purchase of this equipment. her answer? possibly. reporting live, jayne miller, wbal-tv 11 news. >> the war of words continues. the gulf coast of florida is getting hit with forceful waves. >> newly confirmed a tropical storm debby as its first fatality. how this could effect oil and gas production on the gulf coast. alert,ahead in consumer how you can own a home in howard county refraction of the cost.

>> big stars moving off the coast and a beautiful summerl

>> coming up on 11 news at 6 come a push for an arrest in the death of a baltimore county teen who died at the hands of an off- duty police officer. details on the plea from christopher brown's mother. the heat is being turned up on officials in annapolis says they're demanding a special session to expand gambling. these and more

>> tonight, truck will storm -- tropical storm debby is moving toward the gulf coast. >> and a likely still days away from land fall. j. gray is in panama city where it is flooding tonight. >> another wave of from tropical storm debby slapping the coast, stalled less than 100 miles offshore. it has lost a bit of its intensity but still making an impact. the wind is up and so is the surf. they're now threatening house from alabama to florida. all models seem to agree that landfall will not happen anytime soon. it is only creeping at a slow 3 miles per hour.

>> we're hoping to catch a little fun and make the best of it. >> it has splintered trees and ripped away rooms in dozens of communities, killing one. damage many fear will continue to unfold as debby langer's off the coast. >> it is expected to continue to the weekend and we have already had 20 tornadoes associated. this evening, a tornado watch across the majority of the state. that's the very latest from panama city, fla., and now back to tom tasselmyer. >> how many different forms come in with these tornadoes, floods, storm surges? there are strong storms

associated and this is gusting up to 60 mph on myrtle beach. wind, but not dangerous with a full blown hurricane. the dark blue is where over a foot of rain has fallen this is a three, four, at five- day track. the wind is 45 miles per hour in the potential is there for another two feet of rain. some of iran could get a little further north and that would be helpful. -- some of the rain could get further north. the swatch continues in southern virginia. for our area, a nice summer

weather is about to stumble in. it 88 at the airport, 91 downtown. the record is 99. to the north and west, a whole lot to learn. the current temperature, 62. this is the air fighting in tonight. low 50's downtown. northwest wind at 6-12 miles an hour. behind this front, the weather will be spectacular as this deliver sunshine and comfortable temperatures. later in the week, one of two in denver. but-- 102 in dallas and denver. with this front goign through, it protects us from debby and beautiful weather in the mid- atlantic. nw wind with an occasional gust

over 25 mph. a small craft advisory on the bay, 2-3 feet waves. low 40's in the suburbs. 65 tomorrow. a cool summer day. lots of sunshine and 73 on wednesday. dry conditions and 81 tomorrow, 85 wednesday. nice beach days. cooler there, btu a comfortable 82 wednesday. lows in the 50's -- just about perfect. the weather will continue befo tre it heats up again. mid 90's again by saturday. >> kicking off tonight consumer alert with a look at wall street.

this has left investors exasperated. the dow was down and this is a loss of a few analysts are pointing to uncertainty. 3 fell for every one that rose at the nyse and volume was below average. moody's has cut ratings of 28 spanish banks. a new ap poll say the upcoming presidential alexian will have no impact on the state of the economy. take a look. the respondents in a nov. winner

will have a slim to none impact on unemployment. years of disappointing economic news has depleted american optimism. the still describes the economy as a corporate stay down over whether they think it will improve. you could be a homeowner in one of the most expensive communities. they are expect -- acepting for the inclusionary zoning qhich requires developers to sell or rent to people of moderate income. an offer is meant to in a come- families. the leanest ground beef are

running 5% more. expect to pay 1 cent more on hot dogs. ribs should be $3.50-$4 per pound. one item will be cheaper -- avocados. donna, ole! >> i do love quacamole. 50 acres charred after a 7- alerm fire. what they believe sparked the flame. >> 30 years later, the ronald mcdonald house is still helping families across the globe. i've got more on that next.

>> 30 years ago this week the ramadan house opened in baltimore. helping asmitted to many families as possible. >> iran mcdonald house in downtown baltimore open their doors every day to 36 families whose kids are being treated at baltimore hospital. >> we provide compassionate care. it's so important because they are here and it is very difficult. >> this week, the house's celebrating 30 years in baltimore helping 35,000 families during this time from across the globe. >> i have been coming here for eight years. >> each family gets their own bedroom and they share common areas like the big kitchen that

serves breakfast every day. what did does not just provide a comfortable place to stay but also a support network for families facing similar challenges. the same illness or not, everyone has their own story to bond with people. and it makes it easier to cope. the person does not have a child with an illness, they really do not understand. >> those families want to express their thanks to the staff and countless volunteers to make it possible. >> there benefiting by being here. >> we can see how caring and helpful everyone is.

it makes you want to give back. >> 30 years and they're looking to expand to serve even more families in the future. kim dacey, wbal-tv 11 news. >> that is the present 5:00. here's a look at what's coming up new at 6:00. >> a baltimore mother once a police officer in jail. >> taking a jab at the baltimore county policy and a special session to expand gaming. >> the u.s. supreme court issued its ruling on the arizona controversial immigration law. what it means just ahead. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> this is wbal-tv 11 news at 6. >> she is still looking for answers after the death of a teenaged son. baltimore county woman is gone for the arrest of a police officer.

that's the big story tonight and they're wondering about officers receiving special treatment at the investigation as it continues. >> barry simms is live in the newsroom with the details. >> chris brown wonders if it is special treatment or a double standard. they believe police have enough evidence to arrest the officer. >> still mourning the death of her 17-year-old son, she is running out of patience. she went baltimore county police and prosecutors to take action. >> vice versa, if my son had killed a police officer, he would be behind bars right now. they identified the officer as a nine-year veteran.