at philadelphia pike and washington boulevard. >> everything happened so fast. and you know, it's at a church and this is a good neighborhood. >> and newcastle police say that the suspect led police on a child chase that started at new market in wilmington and instead of stopping he fled two miles and crashed in front of saint helena's church in claymont. >> in the area of philadelphia pike and the washington street extension and the suspect fled the vehicle and fled on foot. and officers chased the suspect and a confrontation enshoes resulting into the suspect being shot. >> and james clark saw the flurry of flashinging lights before the shooting. >> i saw the police officer pull out and the sirens starting going and the cops started to run after whoever they were running after.

>> now philadelphia pike has reopened but police are still on scene. police have not released a suspect's identity or the details of the initial investigation he was linked to. reporting live in claymont, channel 6 "action news." >>. thank you now to breaking news from pike county, pennsylvania. a verdict has been reached in the trial of erick frein, jurors have convicted frein on all 12 counts including the first degree murder of corporal byron dirk son and atemmed murder of corporal alex douglas. they were shot you side of their barracks in 2014. frein could face the death penalty. >> we'll be working toward the appropriate sentencing verdict in this case. with aggravated factors that we'll ask the jury to consider

the appropriate sentence in this case. >> his defense says that it will now shift its focus to try to persuade the jury to spare frein's life. surveillance video released today has a clear view of the assault from last weekend. live from the 3500 block b street is "action news" reporter gray hall. police are asking for the public's help on this one -- >> reporter: you are right. the video is enough to make anyone cringe and while that victim was attacked in the broad daylight and cars were passing by and no one stopped to help and police are aggressively trying to track down those men responsible. >> it was clear by the last several strikes or kicks the male was unconscious or not fighting back or struggling at all. police are calling on the public to help solve the vicious attack

this past saturday in broad daylight. a group of men were responsible for the brutal beat down of a 25-year-old man, blow by blow cameras capture tropical disturbance all. >> it looks like they were looking in the store but no conversation prior to the punch being thrown but there is to indication that he was known to the males. >> workers in the restaurant were too afraid to talk but tell us that the victim was there for a job application and they are still in shock by the violence that played out in front of their business. >> he turned to the left and is confronted by three males and one male hits him in the face so hard and he repeatedly kicks him and punks him and there are clear images of the three men involved in the attack and investigators hope that someone recognizes the suspects and calls police and the attackers were recentless and punched and

kicked and they were not sure if their victim knew the attackers or if he was a random target. recordless of what led to the savage attack police want the suspects off the streets. >> when you see that level of brutality and what appears to be that random looking in that broad daylight conditions it gets startling. >> reporter: back out live, that video even difficult for police officers to watch. we are told that that vick til was treated and released from the hospital and again police want to track down the three menu saw in the video. if you have any information no matter how small contract authorities. gray hall, channel 6 "action news." >> thank you. two families escape aid early morning fire that destroy aid home in pennsauken it broke out in the hope of the 7400 block of zimmerman avenue at 2:30, by the time the firefighters arrived the flames

were burning through the upper floors and one firefighter was briefly trapped and able to evacuate before the collapse and another was injured an ankle fighting the blaze. no word on what sparked this blaze. >> more rain restrictions are in effect in the area of the art museum in philadelphia. all inner lanes of the ben franklin parkway are now closed from eakins oval to 20th street more than a week from the nfl draft comes to the city. lets go live no john rawlins. it seems like every day brings a clearer idea of what this finished product will be looking like when it's finally finished? >> reporter: that is correct and eight days to go and the oval changes every day and structures going up to house a hall-of-fame museum and nfl locker rooms and behind me a large and complex theater.

not long after the enter lanes closed work crews came inputting up another temporary building and it will be wall-to-wall football. >> we custom build it based on the space. >> he is talking about this what will be a 3,000 seat theater on top of the almost hidden art museum steps they won't be hidden for long. >> we want them prominently featured. >> they will not run up rocky style but descend to embrace the commissioner. >> he may run up but these guys are coming down to start their nfl careers. >> the nfl is not saying what it's costing and there are nfl experiences for the public. >> the free free free, zero cost to coming down to the park. >> last year's draft in chicago they will be able to test their football skills.

>> we'll set up a large screen and a 40 yard dash and an actual nfl player running the 40 and you get to run against them to see how slow you really are. >> and less humble experiences and meet and greet with players and a meet and greet with the lombardi trophy and players. >> based on the map it looks like you'll be somewhere in this area over here. it will be prominently featured. >> that stage is by far the largest structure being built down here. 70 feet high and 220 feet wide and the center of attention for three days next week and then the workers here will take it apart and truck it away. john rawlins, channel 6 "action news." >> thank you. we have full coverage of draft preparations at 6 abc app right on our app right now you can get a look at the map of the

nfl draft experience and football history is made in philadelphia. the 6 abc app is a free download for your mobile device. the pennsylvania attorney general's office says they busted an organized crime ring that rented out fraudulent license plates. 14 businesses now face charges. josh shapiro says that the ring rented out the tagged fraudulently obtained in pennsylvania. those that use the plates were able to evade the police and avoid $2 million in parking and easy pass fines and fees since 2008. a jury has been selected in the trial of david creato, the camden county father accused of killing his 3-year-old son. opening arguments are set to begin tomorrow and creato's son brendan was found in a wooded area of haddon township in 2014.

creato has pleaded not guilty. >> a 90-year-old world war 12 veteran was honored for his service. the camden county provided same wiseman with a military medal. he served in the air corps from -- wiseman says he is fow looking forward to taking even more courses. coming up on "action news" tonight. the museum of the american revolution officially opens its doors in old city after the series of celebrations. and a college football lacrosse player is showing his fighting spirit on and off the field after being diagnosed with a rare genetic disease. >> cool and cloudy here today

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katherine scott has the full story. with the cut of the ribbon the museum of the american revolution was officially opened with historical flair and pleasanty of showmanship with the -- tom wolf, were one of many speakers emphasizing the performance of this museum to the city and country. >> america was an idea, the idea that people could governor themselves. this museum will provide great insight into the sacrifices made on the other hand to make the ideas that were first discussed in independence hall a reality. >> the celebration includes several stops and started in the morning in washington square, a

tribute at the tomb of the unknown soldier of the revolution -- from there the crowd moved to independence hall before the grand finale at the museum. and the collection and 118,000 square foot museum include several thousand objects that span the revolutiony era. >> it tells the store dwri of the nation how people of all walks of life found a bond in the soaring ideals of equality and ideals and self governance. >> and they have extended hours through memorial day to labor day and special grand opening events happening here throughout the weekend. >>. >> chester is one of the oldest cities in pennsylvania and today history buffs had a chance to explore the city's past. community members were invited on the walking tour of the avenue of the states.

during recent renovations contractors found old photographs and newspapers helping to piece together the stories of the residents. chester was settled in 1644 and became a safe haven under william penn.

we have talked a lot about the draft coming to philadelphia and the impact on the city. what about the draft from the eagles perspective. the sports story. >> they have a lot of holes to fill. upp down this roster right now. a lot can happen between the overall pick and the 14th pick where the eagles will select and the eagles need to have a thorough draft board. like you they did their own mock drafts and like you the players are very much interested in the what the front office is able to accomplish sfwli i want them to bring in whoever will help win. and whoever they feel is fit, you know at that position, i am

just excited to bring them in and welcome them. >> a lot of time players from receivers like you are asking about a lot of talented receivers that can help and i don't know where it will go and i don't have input either. i'm excited to see what we have. >> i'm sure he has a little. we are getting close toward draft night and putting together a "action news" sports specific. draft preview party will broadcast live from the parkway. the president welcomed the champion patriots to the white house. a bit showy to bring all of their trophies don't you think. gronkowski found himself wandering around the white house -- >> need help? >> i think i go this but thank you -- maybe -- >> thanks man i'll see you in a

minute. >> wrong door. the win in queens is rare but it happened last night. the phil's second victory. and they use the the tenth inning to blow the game open. the phillies banged out 11 hits and they kin tonight with the mets with vince valesquez on the mound. it's easy to focus on the successes that athletes have on the field but they are dwarfed sometimes by the successes off the field. >> a star at plymouth white marsh high school. finishing off the career as team leader on lacrosse this spring. >> amazing one of the most intense kids i ever coached and passionate about what he does. and great teammate and leader.

>> his fighting spirit on the field is tested off it. recently diagnosed with vhl a rare condition that causes tumors throughout the body and a rare condition that took the life of his father 15 months ago. >> it would slow me down but i don't think of this story ending in death, i think it's just going to be a fight. >> it's a battle he'll wage together with his family and his older brother and sister have the disease and one of many treatments are not covered by insurance and when his teammates learned the news they start aid go fund me page to raise $15,000 in a week and he plans on repaying that. >> just another hurdle on the track. you know, you can't curl up in a ball and at the same time when you have all the people around you supporting you and loving

you really don't have that option either. >> jaime apody, channel 6 "action news." a link to his go fun me page is on jaime's facebook page and corey plans to be a teacher. he wants to help other kids. >> and impart the spirit and motivation. hundreds of people within intellectual and developmental disabilities are planning to appe attend a human prom in delaware county. hundreds of participants are getting ready and they are expected at the prom to take place at presidential caters.

we went back into that unseasonably warm cycle come tomorrow. >> 75 tomorrow and 80 on friday but not bright and sunny both days. a little bit of a hurdle there. stormtracker 6 live double scan showing that there are a few sprinkles up across the poconos and here at home just a lot of clouds, the action cam hanging out behind the philadelphia museum of art by the three way plug sculpture showing after morning sunshine the clouds rolled in quickly this afternoon and there is some unsettled weather and accuweather highlights show the front uch to the north and this is where the steady rain is, well up to the north and however it is close enough that the next two days will be unsettled but i don't want you to think it's a wash yut. we are looking at the chance of scattered showers in the morning hours and perhaps a thunderstorm on friday morning the best bet is north of the pennsylvania

turnpike but by at afternoon breaks of sunshine and by friday we could be touching 80 degrees. it's going to feel better for most of us. it's cool and damp and 58 degrees down from the high of 63, 2 degrees below normal. allentown 58 and cape may 52 and wilmington 54 and the ocean temperature pulling in the cool air and the ocean temperature 53. satellite 6 along with action radar showing that front up to the north a steady rain with it and what this will do tomorrow is advance warmth as a warm fronts and that will pull in a lot of warm air and tonight cloud cover and temperatures not dropping much a spotty sprinkle or two. 53 is the low in philadelphia. and allentown 50 and cape may 51 and wilmington 53 and tomorrow transition day morning clouded and perhaps a sprinkle or two in the afternoon and afternoon sunshine and temperatures up in

the mid-70s. the clouds are here in the morning and a couple of sprinkles here or there and by the afternoon not bright and sunny but we get breaks of sunshine and the system reloaded late tomorrow night and showers and perhaps thunderstorms in the far northwest suburbs and some of those are lingering into early friday morning at 6:00. mainly north of the pennsylvania turnpike, but by friday afternoon we get a lot of sunshine and friday night it will be nice and mild and the temperatures really cool off by saturday. so the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast it's warm tomorrow, 75 degrees and early shower and then clouds break for sunshine and friday a thunderstorm is possible in the morning and then mostly sunny by the afternoon, look at that 80 degrees, good night for grilling and saturday 66 degrees and better of the two days, morning sun and afternoon clouds and sunday is not going to be a pretty day. it's cloudy and raw and cool the high of only 53 degrees and periods of rain and could receive a half inch to inch of

rain and a pretty good soaking and it's progressive and doesn't stick around. and the sun is back 66 and tuesday partly sunny and 66 and wednesday should be gorgeous mostly sunny with a high of 71 degrees. the only real ugly day is sunday. >> thank you. abc world news tonight is next on channel 6, "action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, sharrie williams, adam joseph and ducis rogers. and please join us for "action news" at 11:00 here on channel 6. for cecily tynan, ducis rogers and the entire "action news" team i'm jim gardner, we hope you'll join us for "action news" at 11:00.

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tonight -- breaking news. longtime fox news star bill o'reilly is out. the network firing him today amid a growing list of sexual harassment claims and this evening we're just now hearing bill o'reilly's response. also breaking, new reporting as we come on tonight about the former patriot star discovered dead in his cell. authorities say it was a suicide. but tonight, new questions. also, what was written on his forehead. the stunning fall on the same day his former team headed to the white house. reversing course? new questions tonight after president trump said a very powerful armada is on its way to korea, was the ship really headed to the korean peninsula at the time or headed smas else? the head lines overseas asking, was the white house lying? severe storms hitting