that breaking news. stand off suspect found dead an hours long barricade swagts sparked by a man firing shots at police. just ended minutes ago. good evening i'm jim rosenfield. this lasted for about nine hours. forcing neighbors to shelter in place. as the suspect exchanged gunfire with police. nbc10 drew smith has been in the neighborhood all night long. how did this come to ean end? >> negotiation has been gong on since 1:30. they have been trying to get this guy to surrender. the gunshots kept coming hour after hour. finally police are wrapping up here on the scene. the house is just down the hill. again hours of attempted negotiation. the emergency response team just

made entry in the past 20 minutes. the suspect dead tonight. >> reporter: the call came out as a medical emergency. quickly es kated as responding officers attempting to help someone ended up on the receiving end of a hail of bullets. a witness was recording as a shelter in place order went out. swat team moved into place. some in camouflage pulling out long guns. you can see officers taking cover. as police reported automatic gunfire from a home on dennis street. >> the quick rapid fire. >> they were told fwet in the house don't go out. don't take the dog out. just stay in and stay away from the window. >> reporter: neighbors either stuck inside on the friday night. or kept out of the neighborhood entirely. >> the whole side of town is locked down. it took me from just in this area 45 minutes.

>> we're stuck. >> reporter: robert once served in the million tear. and recognizes the sound coming from the scene. but never expected it to happen here. >> that's the reason i moved here. to get out of the chaos in the city. >> so people who live in the neighborhood finally able to move around freely again. people were sleeping in their cars outside of the prip perimeter. what happened to the person who was reportedly injured. the call came out a as a medical call. we'll keep you updated. >> so see these things happening before christmas. it's heartbreaking. >> those are the words of a rattled neighbor who watched children being thrown from a window during a house fire. that fast moving fire ripped through a home in kensington.

where a grandmother threw her grandchildren and had to jump herself. we spoke with neighbors when came to the rescue. >> we're told one of the neighbors tried running in here through door. but the smoke and fires too much. she yelled upstairs to the grandmother to throw the kids down. thankfully the grandmother and those three kids made it out safely. >> i was at my house. and so i went out when i heard the yelling. and i saw the smoke. >> there was no time to think. video shows the fire was moving quickly through her neighbors house. >> she was really scared. i think the hardest thing for her was to throw the first child out. >> reporter: inside the home were three kids under age five. including an infant. neighbors told her to throw the

kids from the second story window. neighbors captured some of the frantic moments on their cell phone. he was also outside. and took care of one of the children. >> i do what i have to do. >> reporter: one by one the kids were tossed down below. two were caught on the dor step. the gram jumped from the second floor as well. they tried catching her. she was rushed to the hospital. >> as a mom, i would want someone to do the same for mine. i can't imagine how their mother is feeling. it's sad to see this happen before christmas. it's heartbreaking. >> we're told mom was at work. during the fire. those three kids are at the hospital. being checked out. still no word on a cause. turning now to first alert weather. bundled up on a night in the

40s. with rain coming in. trains, planes and automobiles on the rail. the roads and in the sky. the rush is still on tonight as tens of thousands head home for the holiday. glenn schwartz is timing out rain for the weekend. a big drop in temperature. >> eventually. tomorrow will be the warmest day of the next week. or two. it's going to be the wettest. the rain just starting to show up on radar. not reaching the ground yet in pennsylvania. it is in maryland and arkansas. that's a pretty wet system. as you get up tomorrow morning it is raining or about to rain. and some of that on the heavy side. 8:30, 9:00 in the morning. locally heavy rain. lez in south delaware and extreme south jersey. and more hours of it further to the north. and then later in the day, there could be a line of thunder

storms coming through. that's towards dinner time. and that is the last of it. it will be mild. some places getting into the 60s. we try out on sunday. temperatures are in the 40s right now. and going to be in the 40s in the morning. near 60 in the afternoon. we have cold and we may have a white christmas. a chaotic afternoon of gunfire near the state capitol in harrisburg. ended with a gunman dead and investigation under way to figure out a motive. the gunman fired shots at police at three different locations starting at 4:00 p.m. the suspect was later killed in a shoot ut with police. the bomb squad had to be called to the scene after a device fts found near the gunman. that has been removed. it's unclear what it is. one officer was slightly hurt. holding candles and wearing white sunglasses a community fwathered to remember a grandfather. killed in his home earlier this

week. tonight's vigil comes with a message. if you know something say smlg. remembering willy cooper. the 85 year-old was stabbed to death inside his home. his daughter has something to say to the killer. >> you are a coward. you might know me. you are a coward. please turn yourself in. >> she says she won't rest until her father's killer is caught. the miss america organization suspended its ceo at the center of an e-mail scandal. obtained reveal he frektly made disparaging remarks mocking former winners appearances and sexual habits. christmas is still three days away. santa and one of his elves made an early stop.

some police officers also stopped by the playground christmas party to drop off gifts for the students in the after school program. police and ore organizations donated food for today's pre-christmas celebration. >> let the kids know they are loved. there are people that do care at them. and we want to show them what a family environment is. >> organizers say they hope the kids remember the party and carry the spirit of the season with them all yearlong. the holiday travel rush is under way. triple a projecting the highest yore end travel on record. this is a live look at the airport. 82,000 people expected to fly out this season. it's easy to get caught up in the stress of being at the airport during this time of the year. if you take a moment and sit and watch. you'll see what the season is about. we were at the airport today when he returned home for the first time since entering navy

boot camp. >> i only have ten days but i'm thinking about spending most of it with them. >> what's the first thing you want to do? >> i don't know. usually i guess i'm going to like follow him around the house. and see what he's doing. >> but first, she gave her big brother a big hug. to welcome him home. >> the orchestra severs ties with a famed conductor after allegations of sexual miscontact. today the orchestra association stripped him of his conductor title. the association is asking anyone who experience td inappropriate conduct to come forward. three opera singers and a musician say he sexually assaulted them. the 81 year-old hasn't responded. a christmas catastrophe avoided at a popular tourist

destination. terror plt foiled and the suspect who told them all about it. a strange case of backpack dropped off at a school and what's inside. valued at nearly $100,000. >> also a mystery in the sky. the streak that has the internet going crazy. over what it could be. >> looks like parts of the area will see a white christmas. the more significant snow is coming later. when it could hit your neighborhood, next.

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what is that streaking across the sky? that's the question people were asking in southern california. a ufo, maybe santa trying out new turbo boosters. it is a booster. it is not santa. it's a space exrocket. space exhas four more launches planned for the upcoming year. all in the first half of 2018. a former marine is charged

tonight with plotting a christmas day attack on a popular tourist destination in san francisco. it was uncovered in a sting operation. agents say he singled out the pier 39 in san francisco. knowing it was a heavily crowded area. when asked about an escape plan he told ab under kov agent he didn't need one because he was ready to die. several guns were found this his home. he said he supports isis and terrorism. police at home are calling it a strange case. a woman backs off a backpack. inside $100,000 worth of heroin. we're not naming the school. but police are hoping someone will show up to claim the bag. >> someone will pay a price for it. it will be more than $100,000. i hope no one gets killed over this. >> they know the drugs were not destined for the area. based on the way they were

packed. >> happy ending tonight to a story involving a real life grinch. police recovered $600,000 worth of toys stolen from a collection bin. the toys are being returned to the foundation and given to kids in need. the thief, 65 year-old has been arrested and charged. choirs singing christmas hymns. arts and crafts. even a play. it was pard of an early celebration tonight. called christmas at. giving back blessings its received to the community. >> a tradition is saved. the annual christmas day

reenactment has been called off because of low water levels. a non-profit is lending the organizers 6 handmade row boats. >> no secret philadelphia restaurant scene is booming. and getting recognized all over the world. just in time for the holiday. more restaurants are opening. nbc10 keith jones takes us inside the newest spot. that are bringing people together. >> from the light so bright to the sights at nite. the holidays are everywhere. even inside the city's newest restaurant. like the bar in old city. >> i really like it. when i walked in the hostess was like welcome back. i have a three other friends here. we have a birthday and going off on christmas vacation. >> need a different vibe?

>> a southern influence. it's hard to find that downtown. especially this area. >> they opened three weeks ago. and cater to families. close by there's 208. which opened in june. >> it's a good place to come. there's something on the menu for everybody. >> reporter: perfect for a family. off the beaten path. and close enough to the holiday sights, lights kp cheers the city of the brotherly love. >> it's a good place. walk in and everybody knows you. the power of prayer. a mom waiting in line to see santa with her kids tock this picture of a boy praying with santa. the boy asked the big guy to help his dad who was sick. and the mom posted the picture. the boy has seen an out pouring of support from the community. to the first alert weather.

tracking rain. get ready for a soggy start to the weekend. it could turn to snow. just in time for christmas. glenn schwartz timing it out for us. not a will the of snow, right? >> kids may have to stay up later. on christmas eve in order to and only part of the area. but that's better than we're used to. the radar starting to show up some rain and aloft right now. back to the west there's plenty. look at all those yellow and reds. and on the cold side of that is snow. and oklahoma. here's how it will effect us. as we go through the night, more and more of that rain moves in. temperatures are above freezing. so it will rain tonight and tomorrow. there's the batch of heavy rain. 8, 9:00 in the morning. temperatures still not too bad. and it really comes up during the afternoon. this computer model showing

temperatures near 60 degrees over good bit of the area. i'm doubting it will reach up to the lee high valley. we dry out. on saturday night. and we're dry during the day sunday. get some sunshine. it's chilly. on sunday. and then sunday night. 7:00 it's dry. christmas eve. but out of nowhere here it comes. late in the evening. looks like rain from philadelphia south ward. snow in the mountains. lee high valley. and an area where it will be marginal. this is only going to last for a couple hours. you can't just wait until the morning. it's all going on over. we're talking about few hours of this. at most. and maybe an inch or two. up in the lee high valley. temperatures tomorrow. 62. 60 lang horn.

only in the 40s in easten and allen town. 46 degrees. that's my forecast. and yet in the 60s in other parts of the area. huge temperature contrast tomorrow. we do neighborhood weather here. and it's going to be windy at the shore. over the holiday weekend as a whole. warm and wet on saturday. dry on sunday. but chilly and really cold on christmas day. and windy. so by the time the eagles get going, it is going to be really cold. temperatures in to the upper 20s. with winds. that's going to make it feel like the teens. and after that, we go through the week and more moisture comes in. this is a more significant storm. but this is coming later in the week. next friday and into saturday.

all right. the eagles finally addressing an issue that's going on for 50 years. >> it's fine. it's fine. are you sure. because you're acting. >> dude, we're cool. >> why santa and a snowball are finally making amends. michael: i'm thankful that i'm alive and have a second chance. james: i'm thankful for the help and the opportunity that i received. darlene: i'm thankful to be able to help people in crisis. vanessa: i'm thankful that addiction is treatable, and that help is available. christie: new jersey is experiencing a heroin epidemic fueled by opioid painkillers. but if you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, i want you to know: we are here for you. this holiday season, choose help. call 844 reach nj or visit reachnj.gov.

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philadelphia sports fans have been getting a bum wrap for years. one of the biggest examples people use happened 50 years ago. december 15, 1968 franklin field chl during the where i say mas themed halftime show. fans pelt td santa with snowballs. now it appears the eagles have gotten santa and the snowball to bury the hatchet.

take a look. >> it's fine. honestly. >> are you sure? you're acting kind of -- >> dude, we're cool. i have moved on. >> i didn't ech want to get thrown. >> okay sfwl seriously. i was minding my own business. >> you slammed into my face. >> you were the worst santa i have ever seen. >> honestly? surprised they didn't throw you harder. >> all right. so we have a christmas day game. you think this will come up again? >> it's coming up again. because it comes up every year about this time. believe it or not we have more holiday high jinx from the eagles. players in the locker room in their christmas pajamas. and the fliers leaving heavily on brian elliot tonight in buffalo. we'll see if they could muster enough offense for the sabers. sports is next.

marshall harris here. fly rs four game road trip kicked off tonight in buffalo. the sabers have the fewest points in the eastern conference. this should be easy. it didn't work out that way. elliot makes a save. rebound. watch elliot. he does a complete 360 between the saves. he stops 28 shots in the first two periods. third period no score. sabers cash. and it's one elliot wants back. somehow the puck gets threw. now 3-1 buffalo. ghost has the fliers within one. final seconds. a couple chances. can't cash. and that leads to the second

empty net goal. fliers fall 4-2. the eagles held a light walk through practice today. they have been taking it easy this week. and have been fun. the birds rookies had to dress up in christmas pajamas and perform carols. and let's say they could have done better. ♪ that was the eagles defensive rookies rehearsing for the main event. the earlier views are not glowing. >> it was funny. but it was kind of embarrassing. because it was supposed to be representing us as a team. and a defense. and they're supposed to put on a good show. >> do you have a music career down the road? >> i do not. no shot. >> college basketball.

a guy named jay wright was had had coach. wright returning to long island. it's a ville nova home game. easy night at the office. one of five wildcats in double figures. cruising to a win. they begin. it's joseph trying to take charge. and what happens when keeping it real goes wrong. they drop 88-81. temple lost to georgia this afternoon. that's sports. we'll be right back. my wish was a clubhouse,

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we told you about the weekend. warm and wet saturday. cold and dry sunday. cold and wendy monday. but look towards the end of next week we're getting more information confirming significant snowstorms. is possible. from thursday night into at least saturday. and it's going to be plenty cold enough to stick. that's for sure. bitter cold next week. >> a couple days possibly. >> possibly. >> okay. that's our news at 11. thanks for watching. have a great night and great weekend. >> steve: from studio 6b in rockefeller center in the heart of new york city, it's "the tonight show starring jimmy fallon." tonight, join jimmy and his guests -- anderson cooper and andy cohen, issa rae,