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>> gunfire erupts in medical building and a hospital worker is dead and psychiatric patient is in custody amid all this an armed doctor may have saved the day. all this as investigators try to diagnose what sparked today's deadly violence. thursday night, jim is off. i'm monica malpass, the big story on "action news" is deadly shooting at mercy fitzgerald hospital and we've learned more about the fire fight including names of all people involved. in the immediate aftermath this is how it looked as an ambulance pulled up to the hospital of the university of pennsylvania. both doctor and suspect exchanged fire with were taken there for treatment. as for original scene in the 1500 block of lansdowne avenue darby, delaware county and the shooting did not take place in mercy fitzgerald hospital building itself but third floor of doctor's offices across the street. and in what is known as wellness center.

that is where "action news" reporter chad pradelli is live tonight and dann cuellar leads to coverage about the doctor and alleged gunman. let's start with chad at the scene of the shooting, chad. >> reporter: monica the afternoon calm was interrupted by gunfire here and authorities say the gunman rich order plots is mentally troubled man that came here to harm. and the question is why. >> it was just after 2 p.m. when investigators say a mentally troubled richard the plotts walked into the psychiatric unit. plotts's caseworker theresa hunt and lee silverman were in an office when an argument erupted. >> a worker con firmd he heard loud arguing going on. they came in and they actually opened the door and saw him pointing a gun at the doctor. >> worker shut the door and call police. seconds later, there was gunfire. detectives believed plotts shot

dr. silberman very man in the head it was a grays wound and the doctor pulled his own gunfireing several times hitting plotts in the torso twice and once in the arm. when the gunfire was over, theresa hunt was dead and plotts was critically injured. and investigators are still trying to determine who shot the caseworker. >> this could be a much different situation if the perpetrator was allowed to continue with his actions. so i give credit to the staff for intervening. >> the shooting launched massive response. swat officers secured the per imtir and began going floor to floor. much of the hospital was evacuated. others hid or secured themselves in place. >> all of a sudden sent the cops came in with guns drawn an asked us all to leave. so they sent this all through the back door door. once we got throughout backdoor hearing three people got shot. >> plotts remains in critical condition at the hospital of the university of pennsylvania and dr. silberman very man was

treated and released and is being interviewed by investigators. motive at this point, is unclear. >> i did receive information that there were incidents involving mr. plotts and hospital personnel including doctor's staff in the past. >> and d a tells me if plotts survives injuries he will be charged with first degree murder. live in darby borough. chad pradelli, "channel 6 action news."" >> all right. thank you, chad, let's switch to "action news" reporter dann cuellar at the delaware county courthouse where they just finished interviewing the doctor about it all dap. >> monica, the investigation continues. all the talk is about theresa hunt and how she lost her life in such a tragic way and the heroic actions of psychiatrist lee silverman. also meanwhile the suspect, richard plotts has a long rap street, guns, aggravated assault, drugs, served several years in prison for bank robbery

what was he doing with a gun. we talked with the suspect's ex-wife tonight. >> he was always very controlling. and very violent. he was physically violent. physically abusive. minute alley abusive. and i just never saw it you know the many times he was in and out of jail i never -- i just never thought he changed from any of that. so i'm not surprised. >> no, no! get back. >> call went out as all county assist and officers from all over delaware county rushed to the mercy wellness center. heavily armed officers quickly surrounded the building and ordered everyone to get out. a gunman was on the loose. >> i was at the doctor's office on the third floor and left to go to the pharmacy right there and got halfway there and said no, no, you have to go back, go back, doctor and two patients are shot. we -- the shooter is still at large. >> as many as 100 doctors, nurses and other personnel in the 3-story building as well as patients. >> the cops tell everybody to

get out and you beener us out and i tried to get my patients out of the room and i'm just -- this is crazy. crazy. >> at first officers were not sure if a second shooter was involved. it was later determined that richard plotts act add loan. his neighborhoods say he has a history of mental problems. >> just that you could tell he was strange. you know, that there was something he needed help. >> i think i've seen and maybe write want to say medication but it could have been drugs involved tie stayed away from him for that reason. >> meanwhile people were absolutely amazed and astonished that psychiatrist lee silverman was carrying a weapon and act as hi did possibly saving lives of others. >> i don't know if he needed to have a begun permit unless concealed about your person. >> in any event he was hailed as hero for decisive actions to stop a criesed gunman. >> he was able to save other frem harm's way.

in another unorthodox or unusual way this dr. was saving lvrz today too. >> psych eye visit leeville very man was questioned by authorities after patched up for a grays wound to the head. while the investigation is ongoing it sun likely that he will be charged with any crime. we're live at the delaware county courthouse in media, i'm dann cuellar, "channel 6 action news" back you to monica. >> thank you, dap. our coverage continues on 6abc.com. we have been posting updates for you throughout the day as they happen. our web sint includes a slide show of photos from the scene. and of course, wake up with the "action news" morning team to find out the very latest overnight developments on the air from 4:30 to 7 a.m. >> and one person is dead and another hospitalized after a head on crash in chalfont, bubz county. chopper6hd over the scene hallle calohill and myers road and vettors have not determined why the vehicles collided nor have they identified two victims. >> and a child porn bust in new

jersey netted total of 14 suspects and what's especially disturbing the the jobs these help do for a living. these are the ones caught a health care executive from cherry hill and an area owe space software engineer with top security clearance. 55-year-old michael parker for example worked with children at first president tierian church and had been seeking to become a youth minister. police say they don't have evidence he touched the children but they found pictures of some of the boys on his computer. two of the men are also school bus drivers in may's happeneding, 28-year-old arnu ndo or tells and andrew shriner. we have names and photos of all 14 suspects in the child porn sweep on new 6abc.com and detailed information for you about the investigation that led to those arrests. upper darby mother is accused of beating her 11-year-old son because he did not do his chores.

police say 39-year-old samantha starnes lashed the boy with a belt more than two dozen times at their home on radbourne road. and is that the where officers found welts on his back, arms and legs. he is now staying with another family member while his mother remains in custody. and there has been an arrest involving the deadly hit-and-run surveillance video that we showed last night. camden county authorities say 61-year-old jose sosa was the driver of a white van when he hit a map over the weekend and kept going. it happened on north 27 street in camden saturday night. 39-year-old alfred i owe trehill died tuesday from injuries and sosa is held on $85,000 bail. hundreds of motorcyclists came together in honor of a friend that died day. ryan

miller crashed in east bradford township just three miles from where his brother robe died last month also in a motorcycle wreckch the ride included a dine and donate dinner first. funeral arrangements were announced today for four young victims that died in a house fire in southwest philadelphia. little 1-month-old tay taj jacqu and boawah. a montgomery county family is suing new jersey and a shore town over a 201 drowning. 52-year-old brad smith of horsham was walking in shallow water along a north wildwood beach when sfwhept along with his 7-year-old daughter. a jet skier rescued the girl and extensive search could not locate smith. his widow ales that the sand collapsed beneath their feet and

beach replenishment work contributed to the danger and nemtion. north wildwood said that section beach has no lifeguards and does prohibit swimming. the family of expectant mother that died during childbirth is suing the city of philadelphia. family of joanne rodriguez says improper trainee and faulty equipment for her death. when paramedics answered a call they did not give her oxygen ten minute and once at the hospital they say the ambulance doors and locks would not open trapping her. she died and her bade son was born with brain damage. >> a lawsuit won't bring joanne back or free xavier from disability or ever heal the loss and pain this family endured but hopefully it will make the city realize that anyone who calls 911 deserves better than this. >> reporter: city has declined

comment because of the pending lawsuit. the fire union says medics did the best they could. and show boat casino employees rallied to save their jobs late this afternoon. members of the unitsed local 54 gathered at bright ons park intersection of park place and indiana avenue and but a buyer the show boat is set to close doors august 31 and employees want the owners ceasar entertainment to sell the business to someone who plans to keep the casino open. >> still to come on "action news" third deadly plane crash in a week and plus new jersey couple killed by twister that struck a camp ground today. and family first. we'll meet the 20 relatives now splitting multi-million lottery jackpot and hear why they think they won. cecily. >> we're in the comfort zone after yesterday 93. today 83. but the heat and humidity and storms will be returning. i'll let you know when in the accuweather forecast.

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>> israeli palestinian has become more bit after hundreds of palestinians were seeking is refuge. 16 civilians were killed and more than 100 hurt and they blame israel for the shelling and they say the school was not a target raising possibility it was hit by hamas rockets. unrest spread toe west bank where hundreds clashed with israeli forces during mass protests. there pan because lifted. united airlines was first to

resume service outta out of newark, new jersey. u.s. airways took off from philadelphia international bound for israel on its way now. investigators have found wreckage of missing passenger plane tonight. third international air disaster in a week. the air algerie jetliner was carrying 116 people from burkina faso when it encountered bad weather. wreckage was found mali tonight. that nation is in the middle of violent unrest which may hamper the investigation as has with malaysia flight 17 in ukraine. >> two more victims of the flight of malaysia arrived in netherlands today. planes carried 74 caskets then driven to a military base where forensic experts are working to identify the dead. and back in ukraine international experts found more human remains and major part of plane fuselage.

pictures show the metal has machine gun like holes that is consistent with kind of missile suspected of bringing down the plane. u.s. officials confirmed to "abc news" tonight there is concern about credible terror threat to norway. skandz navyian country is on alert for some kind of attack within days. thoughts intelligence was not specific about what the target may be and they think the potential could be among r50 people who traveled norway to syria to fight alongside islamic militants. a north jersey couple was killed today when a tornado ripped through a virginia camp ground. twister toppled trees and flipped over rv cherry stone camping resort cape charles and one fell on to the new jersey couple tents. 3 dozen people were hurt including coupleple's son who was in a tent next to his parents. >> jobless claims dropped to the lowest level in 8 years last

week and that came as a surprise to investors. and the number of folks seeking unemployment benefits fell to 284,000 lowest number since february 2006 and experts say it could show a pickup in car manufacturing during what a typically a slow time of year. >> well, one new jersey family who just won the lottery is proving that you can share big money and not be selfish. edresons are ocean county newest millionaires. sigrid won a pick 6 jackpot and today she and 19 relatives she's splitting winnings with picked up the big check. they'll get $10 million to split. three of the families lost homes during hurricane sandy this will really help out. >> i feel so lucky and then this just is icing on the cake. depleted my savings and now things are looking up pretty good. >> thanks to the state of new jersey.

>> hallelujah. >> and my mom. >> well their mom flossie faithfully played the lottery for years. and the family kept playing after she passed away. they think she will today to happen from heaven. >> heavenly intervention. >> nrich many ways now. >> definitely how is the weather? >> hitting the lottery tomorrow. it will not last that long but it will be beautiful. stormtracker 6 double can showing we have rain-free conditions tonight and sky6 was capturing sunset this is time lapse, unsetting at 8:22. you see high, thin, cirrus clouds drifting overhead and we got to see little bit of sunshine this afternoon and little bit right before the surprise set really a georgous photo. temperatures pretty comfortable, 74. in philadelphia now. in wilmington 69. allentown 65. millville 71 and trenton 68. and dew points except for along the coast why you get the marine

layer dew point in the mid to upper 60s. most areas dew points are below 50. when you get dew points below 60 it's comfortable. this is a great night to safe on air conditioning and you may want to consider turning off the ac and opening up the windows and feeling really nice. satellite 6 and action radar showing the reason why the cold front that brought us scattered storms last night this is flipped down to the south and brought tornado to virginia. now we have a little high clouds still lingering but you can see how it is clearing out across central and northwest pennsylvania and that is due to high pressure and this high pressure will be right over us tomorrow. so a gorgeous finish to the workweek. wall to wall sunshine really all day long. 84. low humidity. great day to get outdoors. this high pressure is on the move. it will shift off the eastern sea board and this will bring us return flow out of the southwest. so as of saturday, it gets warmer and gets more sticky and 88 degrees.

a chance of late-day showers and clouds and much better chance though sunday mean as a powerful cold front moves through and this brings us drop in temperatures by tuesday and wednesday of next week. if you're down the shore. 70. association temperature nice. put suncreen on you'll need it tomorrow. plenty of sunshine. 80. more in the form of clouds late in the day. 80. sunday more humid and thunderstorms 86 degrees. heading to mountains and poconos, temperatures in the mid 7 0s. friday through sunday looking nice. mostly sunny tomorrow and high clouds on saturday. and partly sunny on sunday. overnight lows into the 50s poconos. you may want to take a sweater. for tonight, looking good. just a few cloud. low humidity, 60 cooler suburbs and 65 center city and the exclusive accuweather forecast beautiful tomorrow, sunny, low humidity. comfortable tem tuvrmentz high of 84. great weather fortuneon game. saturday we get warmer, 88 degrees. it gets more humid increasing

clouds and again, maybe a lit-day thunderstorm. but a much better chance on sunday with a high of 90 degrees. monday that cold front comes through and that brings us showers and thunderstorms. very unsettled. what happens behind that, tuesday, the high, only 80. and 8 on wednesday. and 84 on thursday. we only have one day temperatures hitting 90. wouldn't be surprised if tuesday some areas don't even get out of the 70s. >> wow. >> feeling a little like fall next week. >> how cool is that. >> literally. >> "healthcheck" tonight folks that had one stroke had have a higher risk of getting another one. but there's a simple thing they can do to decrease their chances new study from germany shows monitoring your own pulse can prevent another stroke because you can detect irregular heartbeats it's a major risk factor for future strokes. survivors and families need to be taught how to accurately

detect irregular sgleets it's nice to see people can do this and do with reasonable level of accuracy and family members can be trained to help outpatients unable to do it for themselves. >> someone with irregular heartbeat can be given a bloods thinner to reduce risks and other things don't spoke keep cholesterol and blood pressure under control eat healthy and get plenty of and applause ]

>> time for sports. jeff is here with more on ryan howard saga sglont howard not happy. for second straight game he's at the bat today and go talk to him pointing at manager's office. despite the resume ours out there sources tell "action news" the phillies have not asked howard to waive 21 team no trade clause and in meeting today ryne sandberg did talk to howard about possibly platooning him. >> if he wants to play and be in

the lineup that totally understandable. so we go forward and there's options and on some days, then i'll look at those options. >> howard not an option today. benched second straight game even though giant starter he hits better than any other in baseball. chase utley getting a shot at hudson. utley with rbi single. cole hamels products it. unreel. ten strikeouts in eight innings and allows one run and gets standing ovation. phils win 2-1 avoid a four game sweep hamels sounds like he's fueled by all the losing. >> sometimes when you have a little bit extra adrenalin and little extra i wouldn't say necessarily anger but just to the try to prove a point you know you go out there and just let it happen. >> all right. while hamlees gets standing

ovation closer jonathan papelbon gets booed as he comes in for the ninth inning today and guess what phils fans lost it. pap enjoys getting booed by half the stadium today and wants to hear more of it yeah, more. listen to this. >> maybe we can get the whole park going here. it brings a little energy and life to the park. gives me a little bit of something to look forward to every day. you. >> don't mind riling them up hu? >> no. you know, i mean you have to be able to take it if you dish it outright? >> that's right. dish it out. having said all that papelbon says he likes playing here and if traded by next thursday he would miss playing in philadelphia. still to come in sports, desean jackson starts training cam with the redskins the way this phillies season has

gone football cannot get here soon enough. just about there. eagles report to training camp tomorrow. their first practice set for day. look who's on the field today this looks odd desean jackson burgundy and gold redskins fans love it they chant his name today in washington. jackson is wearing number one and doesn't want baggage from philadelphia down to d.c. >> i really look at it as

newspaper opportunity and new beginning i really don't get caught up in too much as far as things like that so we're here and we have a lot of things going we want accomplished. >> and jackson returns here week three at the linc can't wait. >> thank you, jeff. >> "jimmy kimmel live" is next followed by "nightline". "action news" continues at 4:30 tomorrow for cecily, ducis, jim gardner and the entire "action news" team i'm monica malpass gardner and the entire "action news" team i'm monica malpass have a great