>> saturday night i'm walter perez, flags will fly at half staff in pennsylvania after two troopers are shot while on the job. the latest on the search for the gunman in the case. and spectacular good-bye for long term apartment building in germantown. and a dedicated father of three mowed down on a street in north philadelphia. james barnes was walking a cross the street 25 and allegheny when police say a driver in speeding

suv ran him down. and tonight the search is on for the person that was behind the wheel. "action news" reporter ken is live at the scene with the story, kenneth. >> reporter: walter, philadelphia police say they are working leads this evening and witnesses say the hit-and-run driver was blowing through relates on allegheny here apt victim was crossing here at 25 and by the time he saw that speeding suv it was too late. this was the scene of the deadly hit-and-run that killed howard barpz walking across allegheny. >> the car sped out of control out of nor. i felt my uncle howard's hand on my back and then i heard a loud bump. >> police investigators say the driver in the honda pilot was speeding around 11 p.m. and spotted the man running relates near 23rd and they went after him with police light on. 25th street angela shown son was

in the crosswalk her uncle when he felt his hand on her back pushing her out of the way. >> he's heroic and i'll be grateful to him. >> it threw barnes several yard and he was struck by this gmc. that driver stoxd the than the honda kept going and ditched the suv on the sidewalk and took off on foot nearby bayne bridge street. he was a former city sanitation work worker well known in the community and single father of three adult children oldest autistic and young eingd 18, a freshman at howard university in washington d.c. >> just him being there and guiding us through our lives and struggles even though he was not all that wealthy it was just the love that counts. >> now this son is asking for help to find the hit-and-run driver a man he was a question for after this tragic incident. >> what caused you to dot things

you did and hurt others that have done nothing to you? >> reporter: we learned that hit-and-run vehicle was possible rental. once again, police say no one in custody nora rested at this time, walter, reporting live in north philadelphia, kenneth moton, "channel 6 action news." >> all right, kenneth, thank you. pennsylvania governor tom corbett ordered flags across the state lowered to half staff in honor ever the trooper killed in ambush last night. corporal byron dixon was shot during a shift change at the barracks in m blooming grove pike count yes and the other is hospitalized in critical and stable condition. a person of interest is being questioned so far no one was arrested. >> i was called 1:15 to be told what happened from the state police and have been in constant contact with the commissioner telling him whatever he needs

from us or any government to let us know and he's keeping me fully apprised throughout the course of the day. >> trooper dixon once worked out of belmont barracks in philadelphia. this was target add tack against law enforcement. police from new jersey and new york ascended on pike county to help with the investigation. >> a neighborhood in south philadelphia is mourning an 82-year-old woman killed in a house fire on marshall streetch the flames erupted late last night. firefighters discovered elizabeth little dead in her bedroom after they got that blaze under control. they were a fixture on her block for many years they affectionally referred to her as miss liz. >> everybody knew miss liz and everybody loved miss liz you know and she was the type of person she would do anything for anybody you know? she's always opening her door and home to everyone. >> investigators found one smoke detector in the base m of the

home and they're working to determine how the fire started. >> well teenager from new jersey who was a student at albright college was killed in a fire in reading early this morning. matthew reign from south river was among 7 people inside an off campus home when the fire broke out. four were able to make it out. three were trapped inside. two were rushed to the hospital and rein was pronounced dead at the scene. it was accidental fire that started in the basement. >> well for some it was eye sore. for others it was home. but, today, in just a matter of seconds, the queen lane apartments became a part of philadelphia's past. "action news" reporter annie mccormick has that story. >> first the sound of dynamite then as the building crumbled to the ground cheers came. it lasted 8 second. site of queen lynn apartments is now a pile of rubble. former residents lined up to

watch saturday morning. >> we lived there from 199 1 to 2011 to see go down was bittersweet. >> it's unity if they deposit live in the building they came to the building and visited us. >> it's like just a part of you gone. that's 60 years. >> howard scott moved to the 16th floor as 9-year-old in 1955. over the years the building became an eye sore and attraction for drugs and crime. and then the city stepped in. the city was ready to move forward in 2010 but were halted after residents had concerned of ancient burial grounds on the site. after an archeological dig they found no human resglainz residents here are so deserving of the change that will occur here over the next twelve months. >> low rice flats, walk ups and town homes will replace the tower. residents that lived directly around the site had to move to a comfort center during the demolition and the city had

multiple agencies on hand to ensure safety. in the end many did not feel inconvenienced and saw it as an opportunity to witness history. >> in order for new life to start, there's always death before. and this is new life, new beginning this this area here. >> annie mccormick "channel 6 action news." >> it was gloomy across the delaware vale. in manayunk umbrellas were in high demand but a chill is lingering. meteorologist melissa magee has more. it's getting late when will summer begin. >> according to meterological summer, summer came to close september 1 but technically does not come to end until september 21 ooz you eluded to it did not feel that that today because of moisture and showers overhead. double scan radar showing you a lot of activity we earlier this afternoon starting to push

offshore. we had light activity across the areas in bucks and montgomery counties and to the north and west of philadelphia and light showers there in burlington county. we'll go in tighter. stormtracker 6 live double scan street-level you notice some activity suffer city to atlantic city and cape may just light activity and sprinkles that are starting to push on off to our north and east. when you look at the precipitation we didn't pick up a whole lot. we saw a half inch to less than a quarter of rainfall across the region. wilmington close to half an inch and .36 in philadelphia and doylestown and atlantic city and not that much moisture to talk about. and so when you look at the temperatures this is the big story and in the wake of moisture that moves through currently in philadelphia, coming in at 66 degrees. but check out these numbers north and west. in chicago, just 5, 63 st. louis and we'll tap into cooler air for the second half of the weekend with taste of fall on the way. details coming up with the accuweather forecast, walter.

>> thanks melissa. and the rain did not stop the festive 'tis down in atlantic city. the 2015 miss america show us your shoes parade took place right there on the boardwalk. this parade was about more than the lovely contestants there were marching bands and floats and thousands of cheering fans. this parade covered a two mile stephen of the boardwalk and was fitting celebration of atlantic city's biggest weekend. tune in sunday, tomorrow, 7 p.m., 6abc's counseled down to the crown. former miss america kristin hagland joins melissa magee, karen rogers and matt o'donnell for a pageant preview from the atlantic city boardwalk and then at 8:00 we have "the road to miss america" and "miss america"competition and only here on 6abc. >> it takes a village to raise a child and today people in the city's strawberry mansion section did their surprise tort to support our leaders of tomorrow. it's the day of caring and to celebrate more than 300 people volunteered to lend a happened at 3 schools in philadelphia.

school superintendent william hite was on hand as well to give marching orders. it will help them assemble tool kits and update like he rears and play youndz in the area. >> another nfl star accused off the field violence and adrian peterson accused of child abuse. how he's defending himself with the charges. >> and training champions of the future. a lesson youth will never forget from the phillies. >> and under spotlight premiere. jeff skversky has news when premiere. jeff skversky has news when sports

>> the following breaking news overseas isia executed another hostage. a be heading of brittic aid worker david haines. the had 44-year-old was abducted last year. the video of his death emerged after his family issued a public plea to his captors and they have executed two american journ nriingts recent weeks. >> john kerry is seeking help from egypt in an effort to beat back isis. egypt is playing a critical role in effort by denoupsing group's scream idol jixt nearly every country in the world has an ability to play come kind of role in the fight against isis. >> nfl star aid ran peterson turned himself in to face a child abuse charge in texas. he smiled for his mug shot when booked earlier this more. they alhe beat his child with a

switch, tree branch,. his attorney says he was disciplining the son like he was disciplineds a child. two doctors said the abuse was exclusive. a grand jury locked at injuries inflicked on this child and determined that that discipline was not reasonable and sdp not reflect the community standards of what was reasonable discipline. >> peterson in the meantime was released on $15,000 bond and he faces possibility of two years in prison and he's benched for vikings home-opener against the patriots tomorrow. former baltimore raven's running back ray rice made a public appearance after being released from the team. he was released after him hitting his then fiancee in atlantic city. he attend aid football game at his old high schoolness new rochelle new york. that high school as removed the

jersey from the wall of fame and took down a placard in his honor. >> prince harry took part in a cause close to his heart. he played in the invick tuesday games to honor 400 wounded service members from 13 countries. they played volleyball and wheelchair basketball. these have been a dream of harries. he's been trying to use sports as i way for soldiers to unwind and have fun as they recover. the fight against ovarian cancer brought thousands to fairmont park today. this was 16th annual walk to break the silence on ovarian cancer. this event celebrated survivors and remembers those lost. this year people nearly 240,000 have been donated by people to support research by the national ovarian cancer coalition. >> it's a great day to become a pet parent in bucks county some left with a four legged friend that event hosted by petco. several local shelters brought dogs and cats to the event with hopes of finding them new homes.

>> still to come, could these be the 2020 world champion phillies how this team is helping train today's athletes for the fut

>> young athletes snept saturday picking up important tips and polishing their skills. more than 100 little leaguer took part in a baseball clinic with the philadelphia phillies called get the ball rolling clinic. phillies coaching staff gave lessones and pitching and field egg and maybe somebody in the crowd is a future major leaguer. >> time for a check on sport. jeff skversky is here and important front office news for the flyers. >> it's been a rough summer for flyers chairman sfider and he's much better and better spirits. good news for smid snyder. he says he is cancer free.

he finished last round of chemotherapy and radiation last month for undisclosed form of cancer. snyder on hand to check out rookie as camp in voorhees. he'll try to be as patient as he can. the 1-year-old says he's been too anxious to win another cup and rest of the team opens training camp friday and regular season starts you can believe it in three and a half weeks. >> former nfl mvp adrian peterson will not play tomorrow and it remains to be seen when he will play again. vikings star spent the morning in texas jail before being released and nfl is reviewing the child abuse case under the league's personal conduct policy. peterson is accused of whipping his 4-year-old son with a tree branch. his son was left with visible lacerations on back and legs. lesean mccoy edged out peterson and mccoy will have to shine

monday night against quolts makeshift offensive line f mccoy has third straight monday night game with 100 yards rushing he needs back dwroupz do the dirty work. alan bashry and matt tobin now out dennis kelly and andrew gardner are in. eagles need pro bowl tarkle jason pete others to bring this line together. i think sometimes it goes unnoticed. he's quiet and not boisterous and his ability to get across his point it a younger guy has been huge to us. everybody will do their job. and when everybody do their job we score points. it's not going to be a let down monday night and not one second i don't doubt it one second. >> eagles colts monday night we're teaming up with phl17 to bring you action first up pregame show count do you remember to kickoff followed by game coverage kicks off monday 8 on phl17.

well james franklin is taking a page out of chip kelly's book like the eagles' coach the penn state coach is pumping in music at practice. they're pumped up for rutgers for the first time in 20 years. >> i think is game from regional perspective is good for pennsylvania. i think it's good for new jersey. i think it's good for the big 10 and both institutions i think it will be a fun game. we're looking forward to playing it. >> fact that a lot of these players played in high school and knew about each other and traveled in same recruiting circles it will ultimately add to the opportunity to have a rivalry. kickoff is at the top of the hours. both teens 2-0. phillies won twelve of the last 14 against marlins with kyle kendrick is on the mound. good news kendrick is out there tonight and gets out of the first inning of course kendrick is worst first inning pitchner baseball this season. last night phils, marlins, came down to the tenth not the first.

cody ashe uses twitter kody smashy here's why smashes walk off homer in the stands big hit for young third baseman who is fighting for playing time with prospect michael franco. >> being comfortable, more experience, more sxorns, bring it baby, woo. that's the best. that's why you play baseball here. >> i don't think that taste very good. union fightsing for playoff position against the new york red bulls and fighting nasty weather outside. union fall behind. back them come. pedro rivero comes within 1. 90 second minute penalty kick is that the sabastian le toux. they finish in 2-2 draw they're in fifth and final spot in eastern conference. hopefully they can keep this going and make the playoffs. >> up next, meteorologist melissa magee has the exclusive >> up next, meteorologist melissa magee has the exclusive accuweather 7-day forecast.

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>> time for a final check of the accuweather forecast. >> walter, the good news is that the moisture, rain we had earlier today is starting to move on out so at least the second half of the weekend is looking dry. definitely cooler than afternoon this time of year. stormtracker 6 live double scan radar showing you we still have light sprinkles for the most part. south and east of philadelphia. a lot of that activity mainly across south jersey. you can see some moisture across ocean county and also burlington county and all the way down to cape may counties and this will

continue to push off to the east as we get into the rest of tonight and then clouds will break and clear as we get into the overnight hours. and outside we go. because the action cam was outside earlier this afternoon. we are in manayunk. we are looking at the manayunk tote path which actually parallels the manayunk canal and schuylkill river there. we can see a gloomy start. lots of clouds, midst, drizzle and rain overhead. moisture making temperatures less than average. 79 average. nowhere near the record of 95 setback in 195 2. for the most part we're dealing with northerly wind. if you step out open the town this evening grab an extra layer, light jacket or sweater it's cool in allentown, 62, the poconos 5 along the coast in beach haven 67 and trenton 64 and dover coming in at 66. when you look at the 24 hour temperature change this is big difference in comparison to yesterday. it's a good 10 degrees cooler in

the city than 24 hours ago and about 6 degrees cooler in allentown than it was 2 hours ago at the same time. -- 24 hours ago. the area of low pressure is riding along with it and you can seat moisture departing to the east. it's partly cloudy now. you notice breaks in clouds down across areas in ohio valley and down through western sections of pennsylvania. and that will work its way east ward for the second half of the weekend. for the rest of the overnight hours and into tomorrow morning we've got a taste of fall on the way. sunday morning that overnight low and i make wake up tomorrow morning and temperature of 55 degrees could be the coolest start in over 3 1/2 months. the accuweather tore cast showing you tomorrow taste of fall, high of 73. 77 sunday and 74 tuesday walter. >> this had to be the fastest summer of my life it really did. >> thank you, melissa. >> that will do it for "action news" "eagles game plan" is next and don't miss a full hour of

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