he throws you down at the same time these guys are hitting you, simultaneously. searching for justice after their loved one was beaten and robbed in southeast in broad daylight, and there is fear this could happen again. roz plater is live with a story that you will see only on 7. roz:

because they are so frustrated at the pace of this investigation. there seems to be an awful lot of evidence. they say the attackers used the victim possibly credit card at least a half dozen locations where there is surveillance cameras, including one block away from the crime scene. >> they choke to me, so i have a hard times swallowing. from a is recovering brutal beating thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. on benning road in southeast. williams arrive to repair the cooling unit at the store and went back to his truck to get some tools. he said that for men jumped him -- he said that four jumped him and began beating and choking him. >> they were beating and choking at the same time. there is no way you can be prepared for what happened to me. roz: he said that the men stole his wallet with his credit

cell phone. the whole thing was captured on store surveillance. >> it's unbelievable. i cannot describe the feeling. tracked onlineer where the attackers used his credit cards, which she passed on to investigators. >> i guess it's a process, i don't know. it's really frustrating. roz: d.c. police would only say the case is under investigation and they did not have any lookout information on the suspect. >> they are going to rob somebody. a are probably doing it right now. they do it like it's nothing. roz: williams had hoped the police would release their surveillance video. i asked the police about that today. i was told they could not comment on any of the evidence. live at d.c. police headquarters, roz plater, abc 7 news. leon: prepare for traffic if you're heading out of town this holiday weekend. this is the bay bridge tonight, with cars barely moving.

million americans will be traveling in the next few days. the agency says this may be one of the most heavily traveled holidays and they started tracking data in 2001. a big recent is the low gas prices. brian: as we head into the evening, we have one more strong storm. we had a couple showers passed through earlier. that is just the southeastern tip of anne arundel county and the northeastern portion of calvert county. this is including north beach, down 261, and just to the east of sunderland. heavy downpours and maybe a little hail. once that moves through, dry air moves in saturday with a much more comfortable feeling, lots of sunshine, lower humidity, and low 80's. the forecast for the fourth and the potential of rain.

through earlier this evening. lightning reportedly struck statehouse in annapolis and was captured on video. a strong cell moved over the city. governor larry hogan said the outside sprinkler system worked and there was no fire, and there was no damage or injuries reported. stay connected with our weather team all weekend. facebook, twitter, and our app, and also providing updates on wjla.com with a full listing of the scheduled fireworks shows across the region. overseas, following development from bangladesh, where efforts are underway toend the terrorist hostage standoff. about two hours ago, police officers and soldiers try to free 35 hostages. this began hours earlier with an attack on a restaurant. two police officers were killed during a gunbattle and isis has

the state department says all americans have been accounted for. stay with us and we will continue to follow that situation and keep you informed. right now, lots of people arriving in washington, d.c., to celebrate the fourth of july in the nation's capital, but the recent terror attacks as people thinking, and the police are reassuring everyone that security will be tight. tom roussey joins us from the national mall. what are the authority saying about the precautions? us they havetell made some changes fairly late in the process, but only a few changes. permitting, all the usual traditions are supposed to happen -- the concert on the west lawn of the capital and of course the fireworks on the other side of the washington monument. we asked the police what they were doing to make sure everyone stays safe. >> it is their very first four in washington, visiting from san

d.c. and cannot wait to show the boys the fireworks they used to go to. are they concerned? going to be you more safe than in the nation's capital? >> you will see a visible increase by mpd. cathy lanier said basically all mpd and other local officers will be working on the fourth. in turkey this week, more than 40 people died in a terrorist attack at an airport by three men who used rifles and suicide bombs. lanier was asked how that affects planes here. >> we have a pretty tight security plan with our partners, so it is nothing significant, nothing that should change the people who want to come here and feel safe and celebrate. >> fourth of july our nations capital. tom: these men will spend their first fourth of july here. they say that terrorism fears

>> i think our law enforcement hasn't figured out. >> i think by the time the fireworks are going off, i'm not worried about it. terrorism-related issues aside, d.c. police say that a normal july 4, these are the things they do with the most. the biggest thing is heat-related issues, a lot of folks getting dehydrated, also drinking and driving it is an issue sometimes. also, no surprise, unsafe use of fireworks can also be a big problem they have to respond to. live from the national mall, tom roussey, abc 7 news. leon: from fireworks to waterworks, crews responded to a large water main break in montgomery county near strawberry knoll. that sent water gushing onto the road. drivers are advised to avoid that area. developing now, searching for thieves targeting a r

hospital to steal medicine. they were caught on camera in lanham this morning. they demanded drugs from caregivers and swiped meds away from patients in need and took a card. the police are hoping that some but he will recognize this trio and call them. universityibute for -- american university student who was stabbed to death last july 4. he was a talented photographer, taking pictures of d.c. landmarks. metro is showcasing some of his photos at the gallaudet station. his father said he will always wonder would beauty his son would have captured of his life was not cut short. his killer is awaiting trial. 7 on your side with health matters, new information about the zika virus. the cdc is reporting five new

maryland this week, bringing the total here to 31. d.c. has seen six cases, virginia 27. president obama said he is confident the u.s. can develop an effective vaccine, but the money to that is stuck in congress and they are pushing for action. 7 on your side with a consumer alert about self driving cars. inhua brown was killed canton, ohio, in may while using autopilot when his tesla s model. a tractor trailer turned in front of him. the autopilot failed to tell the difference between the white side of the truck and the bright sky above. we will be quite clear with customers the responsibility remains with the driver. leon: the truck are involved in the crash said that he heard harry potter playing of the tesla.

the car and the driver had been cited for speeding eight times in 12 years. when you fill up, don't turn your back on your car. one woman learned that lesson the hard way. a brazen crime caught on camera. watch as this woman fills up at a los angeles gas station. a man creeps up, opens the driver side door, and snatches her while it, tucking it into his pants and walking away, all in less than 20 seconds. the victim is completely unaware. >> it's outrageous for somebody to do that in the presence of the car owner. a crime so common, the crooks have a nickname. they are called sliders, because they slide up to cars just out of view, looking purses from behind unlocked doors. >> it kind of goes unnoticed. leon: while this is a trend in los angeles,

are about 70,000 gas station robberies every year from texas to kentucky to florida. the thieves strike while you're standing outside of your car. experts say bring your key, lock your door, and take your wallet with you while you pump gas. the victim from the latest slider is attacking -- is offering a $5,000 reward. -- a heated eating contest. a shocking number of burgers and mom was able to wolf down to go home with the title. plus -- air and spacethe museum is dark and quiet this time of night, but tonight it is

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the excitement. tim, congratulations, you got the fun assignment of the night. tim: it is definitely a party out here. lot more people trickled in in the last hour or so, and they are all here soaking in all the history. over here, the spirit of st. louis. and if you look down, a lunar module, the apollo lunar module. allyone can soak it in night and into the afternoon tomorrow. >> this is a douglas d.c.-seven. i tell stories. tim: he will tell you he has the best job in the world. >> when there is no one here and it's quiet, you realize you are walking by it. that is the right flyer -- wright flyer. tim:

national air and space museum. the museum has become a bit of an artifact itself, tonight marking 40 years. >> there is some stuff up in the world war ii gallery that has been there since 1976. i was the last person to touch it. tim: bob has been here since the beginning. >> i remember a lot of this. we have everything that you look forward to. since 1976, the museum has averaged 7 million viewers per year. >> we expected everybody to like it, and they did. with a billion dollar renovation around the corner, they expect another 40 years. >> the years has gone by just like that. there is a scavenger hunt, a film festival. there was a band just over there right before 11:00, so a lot

they will be open through the night, through the morning. they do not close until tomorrow evening, saturday. live in the district tonight, tim barber, abc 7 news. leon: enjoy, thanks, tim. a high-stakes eating competition in d.c. today. eat many burgers can you in 12 minutes? the winner downed 28 z-burgers. this mother of four from nebraska won the growing competition. >> it was fun. it is hot out here, great people, and free food. leon: a true champ. she celebrated with a milkshake afterwards. it is always the skinny once. -- it is always the skinny ones. she is five foot 7, 123 pounds. brian: you

away. leon: how are we doing with the weather? good, the weekend looks but we are still watching the fourth of july. there are some storm chances monday. first things first, across the capital, pretty light shows, a lot of people sending xers of the lightning. the easternyland, shore. just some high topped storms providing amazing pictures through the evening with lightning strikes. 76 right now at reagan national, southwest at 6. the air is superduper sticky right now. in the 70's from frederick to leesburg, 68 culpeper. the humidity remains very high. scale, low 70's, that means the air is uncomfortable. the good news, saturday, the air will dry out.

around the area tomorrow. not too far away from a much better deal. the last of the heavy storm warnings over portions of calvert county, now pulling away. look at all the lightning strikes over the eastern shore. the high-topped storms. the last of the rain activating the air right now, continuing to push to the east, moving out. we have a few lingering light showers off to the northwest. that is a cold front that will push through and eventually usher in the cooler, drier air for stop tomorrow, beautiful, let's of sunshine. no issues tomorrow. sunday, a few more clouds in the mix, a light shower. superduper concerned about that, just a few clouds sunday. most of sunday looking good. that is saturday and sunday. monday, with the fireworks, things could be unsettled. i'm hoping

window to get the fireworks underway. bulk of the day sunday dry, sprinkles. monday, scattered showers and storms. tuesday, the chance of widespread showers and storms. hopefully, with the fireworks at a windowefully we get of opportunity for the fireworks. tuesday is unsettled. then the sunshine is back the middle of the week. leon: this guy is watching other numbers. robert: 28 burgers and 12 minutes. i can probably do that with white castle sliders. a massive contract for bradley beal. we will also check in with the nats.

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the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers. finish, nats-reds, delayed because of the weather. check this out. newly married couple on the field. gives his wife a big kiss. sir, your life begins now, congratulations. top of the sixth inning, swore as with a rocket to second. daniel murphy, great pic, turns the 4-6-3. this game goes 14 innings. ben revere, deep to right center, off-the-wall. danny espinosa scores the winning run. a wild one tonight at nats part, 3-2 the final. leon was not there. leon: and they won. hoops, free-agent frenzy, deal scratching your head.

brings the richest contract in nba history, $153 million over five years to stay in memphis. bradley beal reportedly agreed $128five-year deal worth million. the average 17 points per game this season but only played 55 games with 35 starts because of injuries. is now tied with the highest paid player on the team. tweeted, "congrats, little bro, everything is on you,." longerhimera is no with the capitals. he spent seven seasons with the capitals. he signed a deal with the islanders. in tennis, wimbledon, serena had a battle with a fellow american, but the world number one came up big. she had three straight aces. shmo

with a victory. older sister venus even better. things were tough, but she has the experience to move through. thes also gets through to fourth round in a marathon win. ledecky,s katie 100-meter freestyle. she is not known as a sprinter. she finished seventh. the winner earns her first a look back spot. will swim in the 800-meter freestyle tomorrow night. on the men's side, one of the biggest rivalries, last time on hterican soil, ryan locke and michael phelps in the 200-meter i.m.

phelps hits the wall first, qualifying for his second event in rio. in d.c. united is scoreless in the first half of their game. a lot of cash moving around in the nba. leon: might change the dynamics between wall and beal now. a pair of unlikely best friends are

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