forecast. leon: we start on storm watch tonight. back in time, a freeze warning in effect for some areas, gusty wind, rain, and snow in the forecast. kimberly: we are tracking the timeline and when things will improve. steve rudin is here to tell us what we are in for. steve:

cold on the way for one day, then we start to warm into the day sunday. don't expect anything hot anytime soon. the freeze warning for a good chunk of the area, north and west of d.c., northern montgomery county, frederick county, the loudoun county, all of the areas in purple, likely to be below freezing tonight. that areve plants outdoors that are normally inside, bring them inside. anythingant to protect that is planted with a sheet or newspaper. a lot of people gearing up for the nationals game tomorrow. it will be cold, windy, and wet, only in the 40's. the rest of the weekend and what to expect next week coming up. leon: breaking news, a seven-year-old girl's shot in southeast. tom roussey is on the scene. he is live along harford street with the very latest. what

off alabama avenue. we are to being capped about a block back. you go down hertford street, down that road, that is where this happened a short time ago. this is video after we arrived on the scene. we don't know why or exactly how, but a seven-year-old girl was shot. fortunately, we are told she was conscious and breathing. a local commissioner said she was taken by helicopter to the hospital. a police officer said it was still a hot scene, indicating things had not calmed down. the anc commissioner has been calling for lights and changes to this neighborhood for years and says they have not happen. and tired, myself personally, coming back to the scenes and revisiting the same old

violence, there are guns. live, making this more upsetting, tonight a seven-year-old girl was shot. northeast, a six-year-old boy was shot. two children in two days. the ball yesterday had non-life-threatening injury and the girl today as far as we know was conscious and breeden when -- and wasen to breathing when she was taken to the hospital by helicopter. tom roussey, abc 7 news. a suspicious man is approaching kids in arlington and one child said he had been watching her. now a search for the suspect. richard reeve spoke with the family. the family worried about this guy? areard: absolutely, they worried, but they are taking precautions. the nine-year-old girl was on the swing when the stranger approached.

soccer field over here, broad daylight, 4:30 p.m., and both did exactly what they should have done. the children, an 11-year-old boy and nine-year-old girl are fine now. their mother asked that we not show her face. a man approached her kids at this playground. he said i can give you a ride home? >> yeah, and what is your address. richard: it was 430 p.m. wednesday behind the apartments in arlington, a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood where parents are voicing concern. >> we've never seen that cut of thing around here. there are a lot of kids in this neighborhood. richard: in this case, the little girl did the right thing. when he offered a ride in his pickup. he asked where she lived, and she knew that she should not know with him. richard:

home, but this was not the first time. >> she said the guy had been around here not just that day. had been there before. watching her. richard: the girl told the police that she saw the man three times in recent weeks. now the mother read kids are being extra watchful. >> they are not your friend, you don't know them, you have not seen them with me, they are not somebody from the family. richard: the police have only a vague description, but they say they will have a higher presence in the neighborhood. they also say it is important for family to have a safe word when a family friend tries to pick them up. former house speaker dennis hastert, according to court records, try to hide sexual abuse of a 14 euro holy -- 14-year-old boy decades ago.

sexual abuse. to violatingguilty banking laws to pay off victims. he will be sentenced later this month. leon: in prince george's county come in in-home day care provider charged with killing a little girl in her care. she operated in unlicensed enter in oxon hill for 14 years with a good reputation, but tonight she is charged with murder and child abuse for the death of a nine-month-old. hadpolice say the child serious brain damage in the medical examiner ruled the case a homicide. out the hall crash turned deadly and north potomac. lcohol-fueled crash turned deadly and north potomac. faces 20ea, ellis years in prison. sentencing will likely be between three months and eight years.

bittersweet. they are now fighting for a law in maryland with stiffer penalties for those who allow underage drinking. leon: drivers repeatedly finding their cars vandalized, thieves swiping tires at a commuter lot, and they have struck several times. tonight, a push for change as the victim say enough is enough. roz plater has how they are fighting back against the crimes. indeed, a local lawmaker tried to pass a bill that would put permanently the security cameras all over the lot, but that was shot down, so tonight he has launched an online petition asking the governor to find the money to get it done. brandon gets here early every morning so he can park along this front curb. >> if someone is going to try to steal something, he will be right in the open where everyone can see it. roz:

worried. over and over again, the use have struck this commuter lot, stealing tires, leaving cars propped up on blocks, stealing custom sound and navigation equipment, this despite undercover police patrols and a handful of surveillance cameras. pretty brazen that somebody does this in the middle of the day. it is not safe. >> we will fight to make this happen. roz: first they turned to the senator, proposing using food truck fees to pay for permanent surveillance, but that funding was stripped out by the house, leaving him back at square one. >> it's all about funding. it's tight across the board. an onliney he started petition asking the virginia governor to find the money. he is asking voters to sign it. he says something has to be done to protect the 2400

per day he used the lot because the thieves have stepped up their game. >> it's theft of people who work hard for their money and it has to stop. is also meeting thursday with virginia state police, prince william county police, and vdot to brainstorm about what else can be done. if you want to look at the petition, there is a link on our website, wjla.com. roz plater, abc 7 news. this -- 33magine years in prison for a crime you did not commit. now a man is starting a new life of freedom. jonathan elias hazardous remarkable story. gavehan: he says he never up seeking the truth. he is a former navy sailor convicted of a rape and murder in 1983 in newport news. at one point he was facing the death penalty. this week, 33 years later, dna evidence proved he is innocent. the detectives all ro

convince me to admit to something i did not do, and i would not do it. i'm not going to admit to something i did not do. was originally convicted using evidence from a bike mark. advocates say that method is flawed. the real killer died in prison years ago. he is now 60 years old and is excited to start his new life, he says. he says his one regret is his parents were not here to see his release and know that he was innocent. from tonight, a new view the pub, calling for love and acceptance in the catholic church. in a document, pope francis is urging catholics to accept a gay people, divorced parents, and living in what the church calls a regular situations. he stopped short of changing official doctrines. kimberly: another kind of boss making a statement about acce

canceling a concert in north carolina this weekend. he said on facebook it is a response to the state passing a ial bill dictating which bathrooms can be used by transgendered people and also protecting businesses to discriminate against lgbt people. springsteen says he wants to fight against prejudice. leon: still ahead -- a fast food fundraiser. these police officers are behind the counter at mcdonald's. kimberly: great news for violet the mastiff. we have been keeping tabs on her recovery after she was found

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leon: you first saw this story back in february. since then, violet the mastiff has been near and dear to our hearts when she was found abandoned and print your discounted, near death, weighing only 56 pounds, 100 pounds underweight. today she has found a new home, meeting her new permanent owner today.

weight back and is almost fully recovered. the foster home said that she has been a sweet and gentle animal. kimberly: so good to see that update. fast food customers met with an unusual sight. prince george's county police officers serving up egg max and fries. their work is for a good cause. >> welcome to mcdonald's. how can i help you? >> two ice cream cones. tom: there was something odd friday night in clinton. you had the usual workers, and mcofficers.had >> enjoy the evening. >> there are a lot of police officers, so i feel safe. tom: prince george's county police officers did everything from food to the drive-through. >> we have a fundraiser for the scholarship fund. tom:

scholarships for clinton area students, but this is about more. in theridges the gap community between the police officers and the community. >> it's easier to understand some of his perspective if you know them as a person. work.y need some >> i think i messed up the big mac. tom: what the officers and the chief eventually got the hang of it. >> i think it's a good way to show the police are friendly. >> everybody is smiling. it's exciting. tom: tom roussey, abc 7 news. leon: it is a more showtime. after a week of hard work, the constitution hall is ready to host "jeopardy." himself, alexost trebek come is in town come excited to take america's favorite we show to the aim nation's capital -- to the nations capital. alex trebek said he

the crews and has had preshow meetings to go over everything. alex: entertainment, particularly pop music. i know some of the stars, but i don't know their music. i'm fairly well-versed in movie trivia, american history, geography. those would be my favorite categories if they came up. leon: he is sandbagging. i bet that he knows it all. three shows be taped in front of studio audiences, from tomorrow through next wednesday. the shows will not be aired for a while. kimberly: the interesting thing is he said he drinks a lot of 2% milk. i was wondering where you were going with that. steve: it will be a great day at dar

all the tickets are sold out. kimberly: and they were free. steve: some people are trying to sell them. be careful, don't pay for them. 54 degrees was the high earlier today at reagan national, 10 degrees below average this time of year. rightow even colder, 48 now. the clouds are increasing and the temperatures are slowly falling. 35 degrees culpeper, 39 winchester and leesburg, 37 near 40 at cumberland. the wind will really pick up through the night and into the day tomorrow, talking when gus near 25, maybe even 35 miles per hour. not good for outdoor activities. we have the nationals game and d.c. united tomorrow afternoon. miserable to be outside. not a lot going on gh

next couple hours, around the capital beltway stays dry. further to the west, this is where the low pressure is located, slowly moving our way. that will bring the chance of showers mixing in with snowflakes as we head through the day tomorrow. nothing will accumulate around the immediate metro. however, a chance of accumulation well to the west, across western maryland, where they could have three to five inches in the higher elevations. 32 to 38, mostly cloudy. a freeze warning north and west of the sea, all the areas in purple, including northern montgomery county, loudoun county, frederick, the panhandle of west virginia. this is where the temperatures are likely to dip below freezing tonight. any plants outside that you normally keep indoors, which have been outdoors, bring them in right now, be safe. leasthem inside until at monday. the wier

western allegheny county overnight through the day tomorrow. -- for garrett county and parts of western allegheny. by about 10 a.m., and the united game and d.c. united, nationals, spotty showers, cold and blustery, wet. fireworks on the waterfront may be iffy as to whether that goes on. highs tomorrow only in the 40's. the next seven days, back into the 50's sunday. d.c. united game, tomorrow only in the 40's. lower 50's sunday. kimberly: it will be a tough day for sports fans. steve: early in the season, it can only get better. robert: we will talk. everyone watching the wizards tonight.

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>> and now the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers. robert: no pressure for the was ernst tonight, but this was a must win. wizardsessure for the tonight, but this was a must win. they trailed by 18 but came all the way back. third quarter, winding down. launches from beyond half-court, it's good. gets it off before the late. wiz trail by two. washington actually takes the lead in the fourth, but then they run out of gas. reggie jackson showing off the game-high 39er, points. the wizards are eliminated from the playoffs, 112-99.

today after an eventful opening day. dusty baker got lost on the way to the park and there was a rain delay in the second inning. nats fans can take some good from yesterday. daniel murphy looking good early in the season, a bases clearing triple. for vets like ryan zimmerman, it was a fun opening day. to do it and the get into the routine of playing a game, having a day off. we will get going and get into that grind. it special every year. obviously i've been here forever , and i have a special place in my heart for here, so it's fun. robert: to the masters, jordan spieth had an up-and-down second round at augusta. he moved to eight under, then struggled, finishing two over 74, but

lead, one stroke ahead of rory mcilroy. and cj dunston, hitting the bank shot, catching the ball through the hoop, then between the legs and slams it. leon: get out of here. robert: we could watch that 18 more times. anybody need $100,000? last night, the hockey game in orlando -- $400,000. on the first try. no practice swings. those were not allowed. 115 feet away. and a final note, the o's beat the rays, 6-1. good for that guy. kimberly: you know when they do those contest they think nobody will ever get them. robert: exactly, good for that guy. leon:

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kimberly: it already feels like winter. steve: tomorrow it will feel like it and look like it, but at least we will not have to shovel it. snowflakes mixing in with the rain. tomorrow,d playing the temperatures will be chilly, only in the 40's. the windchill will make it feel like lower 30's. same for the nationals game, which pretty much coincides with the united game. up, no umbrellas allowed in the stadium, rain slickers. a warm jacket underneath. they are rugged. they love that stuff. 50's sunday, middle 60's sunday, upper 50's tuesday. we will keep you updated through the weekend. leon: jimmy kimmel live is next.

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