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the sound of a police officer's gun firing into the chest of a black man in baton rouge, louisiana. while the exact circumstances of the incident have yet to be established, it has sparked passions across the country, including philadelphia, where the police made a dozen arrests tonight. it is wednesday night, and the big story on "action news" tonight is outrage over the shooting of 37-year-old alton sterling. and the justice department has quickly taken charge of the investigation. it happened early yesterday in a parking lot outside of a convenience store. a person in a car took this cell phone video. two white police officers tackled sterling and pinned him to the ground. we do not know what prompted police to take this action. sterling has, for years, sold homemade c.d.'s from a table set up in the parking lot. the owner of the store said sterling himself seemed confused why the police wanted to arrest

him. the owner took this video and jerked the camera away when one of the officers opened fire. >> both videos show one of the officers taking something out of sterling's pocket. and police say a witness -- police and a witness say that it was a gun. today the authorities held a news conference where we held from the mother of sterling's son who was also there and inconsolable. >> the individuals involved in his murder took away a man with children who depended upon their daddy on a daily basis. >> governor edwards said today that he has very serious concerns that the video is disturbing to say the least. and it was he who asked the justice department to take over the investigation. the shooting has parked protests in various cities, including

philadelphia. "action news" reporter walter perez is live outside of the 9th police district in spring garden. walter, what happened here? >> jim, the protest finally broke up about a half-hour ago, after the 12 people who were arrested were finally released. a protest started around rush hour, snarling the traffic in center city. >> we can't find the money for after-school programs. >> it began with a few dozen people at 12th and market around 6:00 tonight. the number of protesters grew as they moved through center city, blocking off traffic along the way. the group of approximately 200 finally stopped only the vine street ramp at callowhill where several sat down. we spoke with protesters who say that anyone who does not understand what they are doing does not understand theish -- the issue. >> how important is a black man's life. >> a black man was murdered and

it is important. and black and brown bodies matter and we have to show it, even if some of you are inconvenienced. >> we believe that some of you don't know what is going on around you and that's were you are sitting on your couches. doing nothing is part of the problem. >> and the police had to clear the roadway before making 12 arrests. >> passive resistance as you can see, but no one was injured and they will be taken to the ninth district and they will be cited and released later on tonight. >> all the while, picketers held up the anti-police signs screaming at the police officers. and we asked if they take it personally. >> people have the right to say what they want. that's what makes the country great. right to free speech. our job is to not to impede it or be offended by it. >> and it was response to the

shooting death of alton sterling from louisiana. those arrested here will have summary charges of blocking traffic. and they add that tonight's protest is usually a prele prelewd -- prelude of things to come during the dnc convention. and a heat warm until 6:00 p.m. friday, with good reason. the sunset on philadelphia tonight after temperatures hit 95 with a heat index of 97. officials are refinding you to keep hydrated if you are either working or exercisings outside. this is ourers if -- this is our first truly intense heat wave of the summer. >> today the hottest day of the year so far. the high 95 degrees. the air temperature, but the heat index up to 98. this is our ninth day this year of temperatures in the 90s. that's about average. this is likely the start of our

second heat wave of the year. remember the first one in may. three days of 90 degrees. and the humidity wasn't a factor. so this is going to be a lot tougher on our bodies. the highest heat index again felt like 98 in philadelphia. but sea isle city where dewpoints are higher felt like 100. allentown felt like 94. and wilmington felt like 95. and tomorrow, the humidity is going to be up even a little bit higher. so the heat indices can be a tad hotter. that excessive heat warning does continue through 6:00 friday evening along the i-95 metro area. and there really isn't much relief. most of the viewing area has a heat index around 100 tomorrow. a little cooler right along the shore and across the poconos. but even there we're talking about heat indices mid 90s and close to 100. and in addition to heat and humidity also tracking storms and details in the accuweather forecast. jim? >> thank you, cecily.

the philadelphia corporation for aging heat line open until midline and resumes tomorrow at 8:30. 215-765-9040. counselors and nurses are available to help people stay safe in this heat. and today's intense heat made the computing onset septa's rail more difficult along with the shortage of cars. and christie ileto live at the wynnewood station tonight. christie? >> jim, some riders say today was a bit easier, but others say this was just as bad as yesterday. and we hopped on a train just to get a sense of what the commute was like. when we boarded, it was standing room only. we boarded at the suburban station. >> open up the path so that the people can get off the train. >> where the platform remains packed. once on board the warminster

line they file down. >> people were standing very tight. >> seemed not as crazy as yesterday, but it's still crazy. >> the crowd is about the same. >> ok. >> there were a few seats yesterday, a few today. >> after the limited schedule after 120 rail cars were sidelined because of a defect. >> it is not terrible. it is mostly annoying that there is a train only every hour instead of every half-hour. >> and riding the train, one of the biggest differences is that while they are crowded people were not standing in the vestibules as they were on tuesday. >> i had a heat to myself. >> and not long to master commuting comfortably. >> the key is to be patient and wait for not necessarily your regular train. >> it is what it is. i mean if you have to take public transportation, you know the trains, you're going to still have to deal with the situation. >> meaning for weeks to come this is the new normal.

>> this is the second day. if this gets better, great. if it does not, it is pretty much the same old story. >> a lot of people we spoke to say they are altering they are schedule whether it is leaving early or working later. and some considering carpooling to avoid the headaches. reporting live in wynnewood christie ileto for channel 6 "action news." ♪ >> politics and the u.s. attorney general's office formally closed the investigation into hillary clinton's email set-up without any criminal charges. as expected, attorney general lynch accepted the recommendation of the f.b.i. dire director. and with the harsh words hanging over the landscape, clinton hit the campaign trailing today leading her to atlantic city. she set upshot in front of the now-shuttered trump plaza and called him a shameful

businessman taking money out of atlantic city causing working people their jobs. >> remember what he promised -- i'm going to do for the country what i did for my business. well, we should believe him and make sure he never has the chance to bankrupt america the way he bankrupted his businesses. >> hillary clinton will be in philadelphia to speak at a bicentennial event. and donald trump in cincinnati tonight where he hammered away at clinton and the f.b.i.'s harsh criticism of her private email server. >> i wrote out a couple of things about hillary -- crooked, hillary crooked, so crooked. she made so many false statements. is she going to be brought

before congress, or is something going to happen? is something going to happen? because it is a disgrace. >> earlier today trump hosted newt gingrich in new york and brought him to the rally in cincinnati. and some seeing it as a vice-presidential try-out. and previously it was the senator from tennessee but he took himself out today. and trump took in $51 million in recent weeks. that would be a dramatic jump over recent weeks but shy of clinton's money machine. somebody swiped a sentimental flag from a family on the 4th of july. today the corcoran family spoke about the piece of family history that is now gone. tom corcoran lost his brother, patrick in the war and the flag was draped over his casket and they flew it every 4th in his memory. >> the symbolism behind the flag, it is the last really article that we have.

>> the story spread on social media. many of eager to help. one offered to donate a family's flag from world war ii. >> if they get their flag back they will have two flags. they can fly this one and keep the other in the house. >> the corcorans are only asking the person who took the flag to return it, no questions asked. swearing in a new chief tonight. and he has been with the morton police department for 30 years. jefferson health successfully completed a major operation today crafting iing a health into its fold. a special signing ceremony at the hospital in northeast philadelphia. the combined organization now employs 23,000 employees and brings in $4.5 billion a year. last year jefferson mergered

with abington health. girl talk marlton a mentoring program and the police joined a sandwich-making assembly line making more than 300 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and decorated bags. the snack packs distributed to kids at a summer camp in camden on friday, and any extra going to the homeless. coming up tonight, a coast guard recruit dies in training at cape may. and the video viewed by millions today on "action news" sites of an attempted kidnapping in progress. buyers beware. a study on "healthcheck" why many sunscreens are all wet. and we may get wet tomorrow in addition to heat and humidity. tracking scattered thunderstorms and the details on the timing and when we get a break from the heat wave in the accuweather seven-day forecast.

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philadelphia police investigating two violent incidents tonight. they were called out just 18, 19 minutes ago. 20 minutes ago. a girl shot in the leg and she has been taken to st. christopher's hospital. meanwhile, a male showed up at aria frankford wound with a gunshot to the chest. and he is in surgery and the police are trying to determine if the two incidents were related. two people, both in the

hospital, both with bullet wounds at this hour. meanwhile, millions of people viewed this viral video of an attempted kidnapping posted on the 6abc "action news" facebook page today. security cameras captured a young mother entering a southern california store with two small children. seconds later, you see a man snatching a 4-year-old girl. the mother immediately runs after them. the girl fell, escaping the would-be abductors group. the suspect identified as terry random facing charges including kidnapping. the death of a navy seal trainee in may has now been ruled a homicide. 21-year-old james lovelace was dressed in full gear as he struggled to tread water. video allegedly shows an instructor pushing lovelace

under water twice. the instructor has been placed on administrative duty while the investigation goes on. the coast guard conducting a full investigation of a candidate collapsing after are run. and the recruit died today in the hospital. the coast guard officials are not yet releasing his identity. they say the cause of death has not been determined. the mega millions lottery on the longest run ever without a winner, the jackpot over a half million, friday estimated $508 million or $357 million in cash. that's the seventh biggest lottery prize of all time. we'll have the winning numbers on "action news" at 11:00 right after accuweather. that is on friday. verizon raising rates tomorrow on cell phone plans but the changes may offer you

options that may save you options. the nation's biggest carrier offering roll-over plans where unused data can be carried over to the next month. those cost $5 to $10 more but come with more data on a monthly basis. it could be cheaper for customers who usage fell somewhere in between. if you prefer your existing plan, you can keep it by doing absolutely nothing. on "healthcheck" at 11:00, you don't only have to pay attention to spf or sunscreens this summer, researchers from northwestern university published today a report that found that about 40% of the top selling brands on amazon.com do not meet the american academy of dermatology guidelines. and for one, not effective after people sweat or go in the water.

and paying up to 300% more for brands providing the same protection. and you may remember that cecily tynan rescued a baby owl during a run this spring. and today paid a special visit to the rehabilitation center to check up on ridley the owl. my, what big eyes you have. flying on her own and learning to hunt. and expected to be released into the wild in the next two to three weeks. and no joke here, that had to give you real satisfaction. >> i was thrilled and surprised to find out that ridley was a she. i didn't know that. >> and call her what? >> ridley. it goes both ways. and the schuylkill wildlife rehab center invited us back to be with ridley when she is released into the wild in about three weeks. maybe i will see her owe

-- occasionally running in the woods. be careful running in the woods the next few days, showing the rain-free conditions out there and action cam with a beautiful picture with the waxing crescent moon. and you step outside and it is still warm. 83 in philadelphia, down from the high of 95. 80 in wilmington. 80 in trenton. dover 82. the cooler spot cape may 69 degrees. satellite 6, along with action radar showing we had pretty much clear conditions. i am tracking a piece of upper-level energy a short way. that will be moving in during the day tomorrow. there's some renegade storms ahead of it. tomorrow afternoon could be a little unsettled, but really the big story will be the heat. excessive heat warning the next two days. air temperature 95, but the heat index, the way it feels on the body, both days around 100.

great place to be in the pool of the pool forecast at 2:00, 92. by 5:00, 95. but watch out for afternoon thunderstorms. as soon as you hear a rumble of thunder, get out of the water immediately. futuretracker showing that they'll probably start firing up around lunchtime, around 12:30, especially north of philadelphia. and really getting more active in the afternoon around 3:30 pushing into south jersey. and they could linger into the evening hours. i don't think we will see much severe weather but could have heavy downpours and dangerous lightning. if you are down the shore it is hot there. jersey 87, delaware beach 92. there is an afternoon sea breeze cooling you off a little bit, but also late-afternoon thunderstorms and u.v. index very high. don't forget the sunscreen. the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast the heat continues. 95 degrees tomorrow and friday the heat index around 100. some scattered afternoon

thunderstorms tomorrow. a better chance of evening thunderstorms on friday, ahead of a backdoor cold front. that system will kind of limp through on friday bringing us a chance for thunderstorms. and the humidity won't be quite as intense. and on sunday, here comes the change. the heat wave will be over. 86 degrees and keeping the temperatures in the mid 80s through wednesday. wednesday could see a few pop-up thunderstorms with a high of 88. and, of course, david murphy with an update on the timing of the storms on "action news" beginning at 4:30 tomorrow. stay cool. >> cecily, thank you. coming up on "action news," the phillies look to sweep the braves when we continue in a moment.

don't look now, but the phillies playing some of the best ball in the national league. >> creeping closer back to the .500 mark. will the real phillies team show up, but only the last we saw in the last few weeks. and the phillies getting back on track. the phills and braves.

and herrera, and his all-star game jersey. and going 2-4 today including his r.b.i. double in the fifth inning. he is batting .305 and the game tied at 1-1. the phills down 2-1 in the sixth inning. maikel franco, he continues to swing the hot stick. fourth great game with a home run. number 17 on the season. ties the game at 2-2. still tied in the eighth inning. and doubling and they score, and the phillies fall behind 3-2. in the bottom half of the inning, freddy galvis, who has been in a slump a 2-run homer giving the phills the lead and they go on to win 4-3. that is 10 victories in the past 13 games. >> i choose to believe we're the team that played the last two weeks. that's what i choose to believe. i know we had such a bad month of june and i kept wondering why we weren't better knowing we had

a chance to be better. temple running to run with the big stories. a three game series with oklahoma. the first game august 31, 2024. go ahead and ask for that day off now and see what they say. i don't think you can get tickets yet. bradley cooper at wimbledon having a better time than federer. down two sets and then takes the third set and the fourth in a tie breaker. and one of his aces and he is on to the semifinals. another nba star switching

the union will host dc united in chester. currently in second place, the union that is. the coach knows the importance of this match. >> the eastern conference games are big. at home we've been good. against the eastern conference we've been good. nice to have a full week of training. we haven't had one in awhile, to step back and work on some things. >> you can catch that match in prime time on 6abc. saturday's coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. reports say that dwyane wade leaving the heat to sign with the chicago bulls. and he spent his entire career in miami. chicago is his hometown. wade slated to be a guest host on "live with kelly." and nba m.v.p. steph curry

giving kids the thrill of a lifetime. in an overnight basketball camp in hawaii organized by the warriors and curry came an a-knocking. >> i have dominoes pizza. >> oh, my god! >> selling girl scout cookies. what is going on, man, how are you doing? >> we can laugh because the kid is ok. curry helped him up, but the kid, i am sure, got some autographs and a story to tell. a handful of students overcoming adversity for education honored for hard work. glaxosmithkline presented students with opportunity scholarships in philadelphia. they overcame obstacles like premature birth and coming from broken home or war-torn counties and countries though pursue their dreams.