do that. let's take a look at hd doppler. extending from baltimore county back into carroll county. i think everyone will get a little bit of rain today. certainly not a big deal. the forecast for today, we will make it up to 87. some showers this morning. we'll give you an update on isaac when i come back in just a few minutes. >> good morning, everyone. monument street shut down once again. the sinkhole is an issue for motorists again this morning. lee streaked, related to the lan -- related to the grand prix. other than that, looking pretty good.

on the outer loop, same thing on the west side. it it will take you 10 minutes ago from the beltway down towards 32. 95 at the forest mckinny. we'll ensure you i-70 running smoothly. that is the very latest on traffic pulse 11. >> our big story this morning, students are said to return to school after the shooting. >> 11 news has been following this story. >> we have coverage. the victim remains in critical condition this morning. first we begin live with the investigation. the students will begin arriving

here within the next couple of hours after a dramatic first day of school yesterday. school officials and police admit this could have been a lot worse off if not for the quick action of the staff, including the guidance counselor who stopped the shooter. >> you do not see this in real life. >> students at the high school were eating lunch at the cafeteria around 10:45 when police say one other schoolmates fired off two gunshots. >> a young man who we identified as a student entered the cafeteria where he removed from concealment a weapon that brought into the school building. >> i got up, i grabbed my stuff, and i ran out. i did not know what it was. >> a 17-year-old special needs a student was injured in the shooting, but please do not think the boy was targeted.

officials have not commented on the motive. he acted alone. he has not been charged, so we're not identify him by name. on his facebook page, he uses the name, suicidal smile. his last update said first day of school, last day of my life. his parents divorced two years ago. his father told the associated press that his son was bullied and friends of the family agreed. >> hung out when we are younger. neighbors. they're real nice people. always good people. >> students were evacuated and dismissed early. today, they must come back and start the new year all over again >> how do send a ninth career back-to-school? -- a ninth grader back to

school? >> if we are horrified, we did not see this coming, and our thoughts are paris -- our thoughts and prayers are with the families. >> we continue our team coverage now. how has the community reacted to this shooting? >> it has been interesting for students, a specialist so closely after the colorado shooting. they had information overload. last night's, students and parents and community members gathered to lead absorber and sink in. they gathered at the evangelical lutheran church to pray for the shooting victim. some expressed concern about going back to school today, but others are looking forward to some sense of normalcy.

>> all i can do is pray that he gets better because he did not deserve it. he was an innocent child. >> i am nervous, but i know there'll be a lot of security there. i will feel safer. >> as for the 17-year-old student who was shot, the name has not been released. we're not exactly sure of the nature of his injuries. again, critical condition. we are expecting an update from shock trauma later this morning. yesterday was the first official day on the job for the baltimore county school superintendent. we will hear from him a little later on. >> the latest information on the shooting -- follow our mobile app. there will be any developments on the investigation. in other news, the baltimore mayor is expected to announce the next head of the baltimore

city police department later today. anthony will replace the former commissioner. he served as police chief in long beach, california for eight years. he starts the job at the end of september. >> from across the country to across the state, and even some cases across the state. everyone will be able to participate in the republican convention. people who are not in the tampa bay area can still get connected and involved. >> not everybody has these fancy credentials to get into the tampa bay form or the convention center. if you have a facebook account or twitter account, you can still access all of the action. there is a lounge that is

essentially the digital center. the nerve center of all the social media. there are about 1 dozen people there constantly monitoring facebook, twitter, google + hangouts. allowing people to get involved. some of what you see at that media center may even make it to other screens throughout the convention at large. something that was shared on tumblr. you can get involved in so many different ways. he can get involved on twitter at #gop2012. it is in the way for people to teract. >> how is the rnc alive streamy lot of content, i understand? -- live streaming a lot of

content, i understand? >> starlike streaming it seeking catch the stuff that you did not catch on tv. >> thank you. the time now is 5:08. 76 degrees. the republican national convention airs its first full day today. we take a look at the schedule in tampa. convention-goers reported a headache as isaac went away from the city. it could become a hurricane. >> here is a live look it traffic. volume is still very light and it is still very early. more on weather and traffic when we come back.

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>> downtown at the maryland science center, it is dry right now. i think everyone will get a little bit of light rain. let's take a look at hd doppler. this is stripping down to the southeast. nothing more than light rain showers and sprinkles. it could affect the drive time. we will get some sunshine and a break from the clouds later today. expect the clouds near 87.

the committee will be gone over the next few days. we will get to the latest on isaac in a few minutes. >> covering the nation this morning, isaac is still a tropical storm. it is gaining strength and could soon become a hurricane, possibly making a land fall. as much s -- a tornado hit the area. no injuries were reported. now that the storm is moving away from tampa, the republican national convention will start its first full day. reince preibus will hold a recall -- will hold a call. as was mentioned, mitt romney is

expected in tampa today. for the latest, visit our web site, wbaltv.com. >> the families of the victims of the features shooting in aurora, colorado, if this to be the first time the families will appear together. some families will be flying to participate. 12 people were killed and 58 others were injured in the july shooting. >> 5:13, 76 degrees. if you wanted a vacation in the summer, or if you are planning one in the future, there is a chance to our planning -- paying for internet access through. we'll tell you why in the consumer alert. we will update you on the

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>> now, traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> if you are heading to school and the next few minutes, that is good news. the only thing you want to watch for, continued closures. we have that sinkhole reopen. closures are in affect. along with hopkins place and the streets. in advance of the grand prix, watch for additional delays in the city. the same thing on the west side. dealing with a nice start.

down to the harbor tunnel tolls. nine minutes there. a live view of traffic. southbound if you are heading out. you'll start to see some delays shortly. let's go to a live view of traffic. north and southbound traffic checking out just fine. that is the very latest on traffic pulse 11. that's the latest on the buses and the train. >> good morning. we are moving along nicely. metro subway on time. >> that is due to the sinkhole. plan ahead.

-- visit mta. maryland.gov for details. >> a little bit of rain out there this morning. it will not affect the drive time all that much. we'll have a little fronthat will take care of that humidity. as it approaches, this is not the kind of stuff we sought over the weekend. probably not even a little thundershower. i think everybody will get a little bit of light rain early this morning. it will come through. a i cannot rule out the possibility of the shower coming out later today. this afternoon, it will feel a little bit better. the temperatures will make it

into the upper 80's. let me give you an update on isaac. the latest satellite injury -- here. that is splitting hairs. it does have some coming out of the topside of it. that may change before it comes on the coast. most of the computer model, still taking up for new orleans. some take it less new orleans, some take the eye to the east. this is important because the storm surge, the flood that comes with this, on the east side, so if it passes to the left of new orleans, if it goes to the east it will be not quite as bad. if you go to the gulf coast region, it will come on shore and cause tremendous amounts of

flooding, i think, down to the south. there will pick up anywhere from 10 to 20 inches of rain. here at home, some rain showers possible early this morning. i think the sunshine will break out early today. the high temperature right around 80 degrees. it is very nice for us. the overnight low temperatures will probably dip into the fifties. the 84 with sunshine, wednesday, thursday, friday, and then over the weekend, it goes to isaac. unfortunately, we will be impacted by the storm. >> hotels are posed to break-in $10 billion in surcharges and fees. the number of hotels charging

for fitness centers and internet access is on the rise. nearly 25% charge internet access. according to the new york times, students and parents are playing the waiting game. teams are waiting to see what trends play out -- teen-agers are waiting to see what transplant and parents are waiting to see how low things will go. >> apple shares hit another record high. isaac's impact is already receding. live up from the new york stock exchange with a business reports. good morning, how are you? >> good morning. doing fine. crude oil futures are a little higher this morning, but not a lot.

from tropical storm is it, it will not be as bad as feared. do not expect to break out the pot test. -- podcasts. >> we are very dependent on what everybody thinks the fed is going to do. apple shares closing out an all- time high. apple asking to ban the sale of samsung products. at the new york stock exchange, reporting for wbal-tv 11 news. >> i understand you have some hints for us about how to avoid an accident while driving.

>> don't drive in baltimore. you do have to do it somewhere. we will tell you how baltimore ranks there, coming up in my next report. >> thank you. see you next time. [laughter] >> 76 degrees. as they maneuver through barricades, maybe that is the problem. the return of the grand prix. traffic in and out of downtown will be better this time around. until then.

>> if you have driven through downtown baltimore and the last week or so, you may have felt like a race car driver. >> final preparations are underway. this started out the week by adding to the racetrack. officials said they have made improvements to the race, especially involving lane closing. the promise it will be a lot easier for the drivers. >> thursday is the most challenging. we know that you now have a little bit more understanding of what to expect. once the business week was over, and freda we had early rush hour. from then on, things opened up a great deal. >> we are told several companies plan to close for business on thursday and friday. for a full list of closures, go to our web site, wbaltv.com. that brings us to our water

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>> we are dealing with a little rain today. >> just a little bit. this system coming through this morning. a couple of light showers and sprinkles. that might be enough to slow down the drive time in some areas. just approaching the city now. switching back just northwest of columbia. you will see that as early this morning and i think this afternoon the sun will come out. it will be early this morning. the high temperature expected around 87 degrees. we will give you an update on isaac and take our forecast all the way through the weekend. a little tricky on what happens after is it gets on shore. >> get rid of some of this humidity. >> the next couple days could be fantastic. >> in the meantime, i will not complain about when the systems.

if you're heading out in the next few minutes, monument street closed at patterson park. this is due to the sinkhole that needs to be repaired again. those closures are in a factor in the advance of the grand prix. also watch for closures and the latest on the grand prix. here is a look at drive time. same thing on the west side. from the 95 merged down to the harbor tunnel toll. here is a live look outside. showing building volume as a normal, and that southbound direction. we can switch over to a life you just north of the exit. so far, moving very well. we will keep you posted and see how this rain affects things this morning.

that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> our big story this morning is the ongoing investigation into the shooting inside the high school on the first day of the school year. >> police are working with the state attorney to determine possible charges of the suspect. >> standing outside shock trauma with the latest on the community outreach. >> wanted to bring us up to speed and the investigation, good morning. >> good morning. students will begin arriving here within the next couple of hours after a traumatic first day yesterday. school officials and police said amid this could have been a lot worse if not for the quick action of the staff, including the guidance counselor to shot the shooter. students at the high school were eating lunch in the cafeteria of around 10:45 when one of their schoolmates fired off two gunshots.

multiple sources tell a 11 news that a 17-year-old special needs student was injured in the shooting. police to not think the boy was targeted by the suspect. to say that he acted alone and brought this up -- brought the gun to school in his he looked back, along with 20 rounds of ammunition. he has not been charged, so we're not identify him buying name. on his facebook page, he uses the name, a suicidal smile. off his last post said, first day of school, last day of my life. friends of the family said he was very smart and bullied very often. >> if we hung out when he was younger, neighbors. always good people. >> a woman who was not related to the teenager issued a statement on behalf of the family that said, we are horrified. we did not see this coming off

and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and the victims' families. for reporting live, wbal-tv 11 news. >> thank you. our coverage continues this morning. the latest on the community and reaction. good morning. students and family last nine gathered to really talk about the situation, trying to make sense of the day's events. >> offered a welcome contrast to the fear and frenzy that many experienced during and after the school shooting. >> i am scared. you never know what's going to happen. >> three hours into his first day of high school, he found himself in the cafeteria when the gunman opened fire. if >> ever one tells me you never forget your first day. i will never forget it. >> he was hoping to gain some perspective gathered here at the church. as parents and children he reflected on the student -- on

the shooting, expressed sympathy for the victim. >> all i can do is pray for him and that he gets better. he did not deserve that. >> while some students for about going back to school today, others are focusing on the good deeds that were done, especially those of the guidance counselor who is being hailed as a hero for tackling the gunman. he graduated from the same high school and holds a master's in education. the newt in superintendent spent the day helping to coordinate officials during the aftermath. >> all our schools have safety plans. when i came on board, i met with our fire marshals and police chief. we look at what our manual looks like. we were well-prepared for the situation. the faculty and staff really did a great job of following the prices plan. >> as for the 17-year-old

shooting victim, we have a very little information. we do know that victim is a male. we heard from multiple sources of special needs students. reporting live, wbal-tv 11 news. >> thank you. we have continuing coverage of the high school shooting, including the latest updates on our mobile app and our webstie, wbaltv.com. >> employes in the hospital after being struck by a car. he was trying to cross the road near glen oaks avenue just after 7:00 when he ran into the back of a car. he is suffering from life- threatening injuries. the driver will not face charges. >> 76 degrees. the amount of sleep you get our

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>> welcome back. 78 degrees downtown. a little bit of rain out there. this will not be a big deal, but there'll be at rain in some neighborhoods. let's take a look at hd doppler. some light showers extending into baltimore county. again, nothing of any consequence. maybe take a light umbrella with you. let's take a look at the forecast for today. we'll start out with the light clouds and the showers. i think the sunshine will break through. the humidity will start to go down. as the high temperature expected near 87 degrees. if you like the forecaster at town, we will talk about that. we wanted to the latest on is it in a few minutes. >> in this morning's medical

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>> now, traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. a look at your tuesday morning commute. the roads are shaping up to be pretty nice out there. no delays to report at this hour. we want to remind you, over towards patterson park, a cynical and issue once again. over towards lease street,

between light and charles. all of that in anticipation of the grand prix. check in drive times for 8 minutes. five minutes to go south on 95 toward the fort mchenry. we'll update you on our camera on 95 coming toward us, southbound traffic, definitely starting to build. a live view over to of traffic. that northwest corner of the beltway. the building volume to the jfx. that is the latest on the traffic pulse 11. good morning. >> we have a delay on the 35 bus. diversions as well. due to the ground -- due to the grand prix set of downtown. that is due to the sinkhole in

east baltimore. the metro subway is on time. an aide to 10 minute delay. you're right to the grand prix of baltimore in the area will be affected by the grand prix this weekend. visit maryland.gov for details. back to you. >> of course, we will take the seven-day forecast in just a second. first, let's say good morning to ava marie. what is going on? you found a chicken? >> i did. lookout huge this little guy is? they are back open for business and a lot to see here. he used to work at the university of maryland college park. now you are here at the state fair. this is something special that

people can come see. >> we have a lot of fun. caught there are so many people who never see a birth. we have the opportunity to show people every day. >> i do not have never seen one. i think of a on youtube. it is amazing. how many animals are here? >> these are four days old. we check 30 -- we have to 30 checks a day. these are growing quickly. -- we hatch 30 chicks a day. cracks in off the camera can see it. the have white little wings. that is so cute. >> our 4h-ers bring their mama pigs. that a farmer that brings us cows. we will have eight cows giving birth and 10 more giving birth. >> this that is getting a little

restless. he is so huge a though. like he said, a really good learning experience. >> get on twitter. #statefairbirths is our charterer handle. if you do come, we will entertain you. -- is our twitter handle. hopefully we will teach the kids about the birds and the bees and saved mothers trauma later. >> joined the state fair, open every day at 12:00, at least. a lot of activities open before that at 10:00 a.m.. we will head back to tony in the weather center. artie's guys q? >> they are gorgeous. there are a lot of fun things to do.

i don't know if it watching animals give birth is at the top of my list. >> you could see the baby's afterwards. if you do not have to see the actual act. >> i will stand with the dads in the waiting room and smoke cigars. anyhow, thank you. thank you, ava, we will talk to the next half-hour. come on. 75 at the airport right now, 76. it is monday. tuesday morning. i emphasize the little bit part because these are just light showers in baltimore city. now back into howard county. sunshine. some

analysts say that momentarily. is it is technically still a tropical storm as of the 5:00 a.m. advisory. we're splitting hairs there. a hurricane is 74. is basically a category one hurricane. still a couple miles off of the coast. this is very important. right on the eastern side, that is where most of the storm surge takes place. if the ideas as to the left of the new orleans, all those areas below sea level will get that huge storm surge. it is important that eye comes onshore. it looks like that will happen later this afternoon and into the evening. here at home, some scattered, light rain showers this morning. i think the sunshine will break through the clouds. probably partly cloudy later on today. temperatures around 87 degrees.

it will be very nice. the humidity will be gone. the overnight low temperatures will dip into the 50's, probably. visit us here in maryland. that is still up in the air. the next couple of days will be very nice. >> 76 degrees. coming up, the first to 40. >> an appeal again for the orioles. like winning the division. highlights and another close women? in sports. >> here is a look at last night's winning a maryland lottery numbers.

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puts them back in second place in the division. in arlington, texas last night, the rangers beat the tampa bay raise. puts the raise up. three runs against the orioles. the yankees lose to toronto. they are tied with oakland now for the first wild-card spot. they play the rams at 7:00. they get down to the 75 roster limit yesterday. there will probably play this year after all. the physically unable to perform list. trying to get out of bed in the morning.

that gives us a chance to come back and play. he would be done for the year. michael phelps addressed the team. he said focus and go after them. >> he should know. >> coming up in the next hour, we continue our coverage of the shooting at the high school. >> will have the latest information from shock trauma and the school itself.

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