but we know that the officer shot someone in the car, multiple times. that car is stuck in the front yard of the home at that location. we've got a crew there. now to our other top stories. after a father of four is killed inside his home. it happened sunday morning on marley drive. audrey barns now joins us live with more. >> reporter: taoáeu roan richard -- tyrone richardson was on top of the world on sunday. they watched the tape to the of his son scoring the touchdown score. four hours later, richardson was dead. >> reporter: police say three masked mens stormed into the richardson's family home early sunday morning. separating tyrone from his wife and four kids and killed him. they then fled in the family's black mercedes. >> obviously he's a family man. we saw his kids all the time and stuff. so it was just kind of hard to

hear that. it could happen so close. >> reporter: neighbors say they were already on alert because of a couple of break-ins in the community. but no one could have predicted anything quite like this. >> reporter: investigators don't think there's a connection and suspect richardson was targeted. there are reports he was having financial troubles and filed for bankruptcy two weeks ago. >> well, i don't know anything about any financial problems or anything like that. i just know that we lost, we lost a very, very good guy. you know, due to a tragic situation. >> reporter: richardson's friend, he brought his bible to the house to say a prayer for his friend's family. and had he was loved by tons of people. >> reporter: him and his wife, the four kids, the baby girl, scott land, and three boys. tyler, braxton, and ryan. this neighbor, who didn't want to be identified wants to remember the family. >> whenever i would cut my roses, i would call them over and give them roses and they would take them across the street. it was a happy family. >> reporter: police, they are

looking for richardson's black mercedes s430 with a maryland dealer's plate, the tag number is 1a88982. witnesses say another vehicle, a lack chrysler -- black chrysler or a black cadillac followed that her say see -- key -- mercedes. they want you on the lookout for that as well. >> all right, thank you for. that now to another grim discovery in prince george's county. the body of the man found behind the lutheran school in landover hills. police say an employee at the church saw the body on the playground. we do know know the man's name. police are treating this as a homicide. 9news now continues to follow an fbi investigation into the dc taxicab industry. jim graham denies that he's a tart of the probe. his chief of staff has been arrested and charged with accepting a pwraoeufpblt tonight, bruce johnson -- accepting bribes, tonight, produce johnson looking at

this. and they require that those are left to pie medallions. >> reporter: the independent cab drivers were nearly unanimous in their medallions. >> it costs too much. it's a money-making schemes. >> it's what drives the cab industry in new york city. they decide on a number of cabs allowed to work the streets and then charges those drivers a big fee for the honor. give a medallion -r o -- given a medallion and sold for whatever they could get for it, much like a liquor license. >> when you retire, you can sell it and get money out of it. when you retire here, you get nothing. >> reporter: 9news now learned that a month ago, a task force or a commission look at this, they recommended against the move. but dc councilman, jim graham, was moving the bill anyway and they planned a hearing for this week. until the chief of staff, ted loza was arrested, and charged with taking a $1500 bribe for

helping push the medallion legislation through. >> and to where the council member was about to go through it, because well, they got busted without putting a lot of us out of business. >> we fully believe once all the evidence has been put in front of the jury, he'll be completely indicated. >> the 34, loza, was a leader in the local hispanic community. they say that privately, he was strapped for cash. borrowing from the constituent funds. needing the help in buying this home and seeking assistance to help pay his utility bill. earning over $90,000 for his job. he could not vote for the councilman. he was not a u.s. citizen. >> mr. loza has never to my recollection, spoken to me about any element of any taxicab bill that i was considering. >> reporter: fbi agents last woke searched his work space at the district office building. his offices were not searched. in the meantime, he remained at

his office this afternoon, refusing our public comments through a news spokesperson, he denies a portion of our report last night. in which we say he's a tart of the fbi investigation. the councilman continues to say that he's not a target. this is bruce johnson reporting from downtown washington, 9news now and wusa9.com our sources say other bribes were offered to an official at the dc taxicab official. that official went to dc police who brought in the fbis to invest -- fbi to investigate. requesting an interview from graham today. and his office says loza did pay back the money he borrowed from the constituency funds. immigration and custom officials or i.c.e. says they received that overseas. the money was found inside shipping containers earlier this month. this is one of the largest in

u.s. history and all drug money. ice says the level of sophistication used to move the money out of the u.s. should be a warning to all of us. >> we are seeing a very, very sophisticated effort as you can see it it the photographs to remove large amounts of money through the lawful shipping trade, profits coming from the illegal drug trade down through mexico ultimately to columbia. >> reporter: ice says the seizure will help them fight criminal organization to smuggle trugs into the u.s. but so far, they have not made any arrests in this case. the money will be forfeited to columbia and mexico where it was found. >> all right, this is just in. the u.s. secret service is invest dating a possible -- investigating a possible online threat. they asked whether people thought president obama should be assassinated. that poll was posted on saturday on facebook and they have since been taken down.

the poll sk-ld respondents, should o -- the poll asked if they should be killed and yes or no or no if they cut my healthcare. like any threat against the president, the secret service agents are taking no service. the spokesman says we're well aware of it taking the appropriate investigative steps. much more on this tonight on 9news now at 11. in iran, a show of the military might do the trick. they grabbed the world's attention. wrapping up two days of the missile tests by firing off their most powerful rockets. in theory, they could kill that nuclear warhead far enough to reach israel and the u.s. military bases in the middle east. the white house, they call the test to the problem. this thursday, the u.s. and iran will join their first face-to-face talks in 30 years. what are the u.s. and other nations hoping to see from this country? >> well, to the world, that it will give up their nuclear weapon's program. and ensure that whatever they do, they are in a

peaceful pursuit of the nuclear energy. >> if that meeting does not produce that, they will talk about the new sanctions against iran. right now, head over to topper for your nine forecast first. things are going to change around here. >> they are. in fact, they will start falling now later on topbd. here is your forecast first. a very pleasant evening. all the showers are east of us. just partly cloudy. we'll become breezy, cooler. temperatures in the upper 30s. upper 50s downtown. temperatures right now, they are still warm. 77 at national. a high of 79, 79 out there for them. a little cooler in cumberland. you have sunshine in your eyes. for more on traffic, see what's going on. >> the weather, it is definitely helping as folks, they head home this evening. you'll want to check them out first and see how they are looking there. a little bit of a slow down as you can see there. good until then and here is the jam to the triangle tonight. let's head over here to the southbound, lots of cars that will be having the lots of

companies as you head out. there passing the pentagon. not too bad. delays will be starting from out here. well, let's jump on the beltway to see how things are looking on 495 from the american legion to that area. it'll be slow. lots of people are headed home there. and then connecticut, to new hampshire, and they will stop and go. and then route 1 to bw parkway. it'll be a slow there as well. lastly, let's take it back to you. all right, thank you. the head of the disaster and the redskins fans, they are speaking loudly about their big loss to detroit. and plus, one businessman, the state, the sparks, the city wide protest today. and we're back to just two minutes.

maryland's ban on text messaging while driving, takes affect this thursday. they outlaw writing and spending text messages while operating the motor vehicle. to do this, you could face a fine of $500. and the state of virginia, they are reminding people about a tax am he is -- amnesty that

takes affect next week. the e issue the delinquent could face that without paying penalties. the state expects them to bring in about $48 million. they reduce the glares, saving energy on tonight's living smart focus. spending up to 60% of your total energy bill. but now, the list says a little temperatures added to your window, bringing down the costs. if you purchase at energy control window films for the end of your home or for your home bit end of the year. you might be eligible for a $1500 tax credit. we've got more information about this on our website on wusa9.com. just click on living smart. and coming up tonight on 9news now at 11. a common product in most homes, they are proving highly toxic to pets, even fatal. how to protect your four legged family friend only on 9news now tonight at 11.

and coming up next, is this free speech or has this business owner crossed the line? but first, a preview of the cbs evening news. coming up, a chilling new terror tactic from al qaeda that appears to be undetectable. could it be used to attack american targets isn't the cbs news investigation tonight on the cbs evening news.

the 16-year-old and the 17-year-old out there and the 28-year-old, calvin, they are all accused of severely beating an elderly black fisherman in august. they all appeared out there today. and his nickname is hitler telling them that the attack would not have happened if they had been white.

depicting them as the joker. and chelsea washington has more. >> drivers coming off the exit on 95 are now greeted by president barack obama. the unique imagery of obama is already grabbing their attention, but not for the right reasons. this is the first thing you see. this is such a poor representation of the city. depicting obama as the joker that hangs inside. the gentleman's club in the heart of the city. >> they are just using that icon to make it so people would be like wow. >> this is not their first attempt to make that building for them. >> when you make a political statement between them and that the sign is an expresentation of their first amendment right. >> i don't think that they should take it down. it is the first amendment right. >> at the same time, you need to consider the message that your

media is sending. >> whether the sign stays or goes, it's definitely capturing people's interesting if -- interests for the moment. club owners say that they are not racist to you. simply unhappy with the president's policy. things cleared out a bit. >> they have it right. they are nice and they are beautiful. >> we'll change it up a little more. it is fall. >> yes. >> fall for this weekend. they are working out very nicely. we're looking at all the showers to the east of us. the cool air is right on the heels. it'll take us a while to feel. it for the forecast, the next three days, very nice. a little more like fall. windy tomorrow, still breezy on wednesday. upper 60s and the upper 60s on thursday too. the westerly winds will do us a favor and probably get us to 70. we'll probably hold in the 60s on wind and thursday. now, tonight, partly cloudy, breezy, cooler. low temperatures, upper 40s to the low 50s. winds are southwest at 10 to

15. the winds are not going to turn northwesterly. and that really ushers in our cooler air. ushering in the cooler air, not really cold. it'll be a while before you really feel the effects of the cold front. if you're headed out there late. it'll be cold. right now, it's comfortable. eventually, they are out there for them. the low 50s in silver springs. lows right around, well, 50 out there and upper marlboro. some spots, maybe the coldest night so far. right now, very pleasant. temperatures are not falling very fast. 73 out there in i vienna and low 70s out towards out there. going up to 97 and also 72 out there. and now tomorrow morning, partly cloudy and windy. it'll be cool. 50s and 60s. winds, they are southwest now at 10 to 20 and gusty. by the amp, partly cloudy, windy and cooler. highs are near the 70s. winds are westerly out there. and we're looking at a blustery day tomorrow. but again, westerly winds, they are warmer winds as they come down the mountains. they get compressed that heats

up the air to give them another couple of degrees. otherwise they would not have that. their own forecast, remember all six zones are on our website, wusa.com. 68 tomorrow in front royal. 69 at middleburg, but i think that all of them and dale city, making it around 70. they will be windy everywhere. across the river, 70 out at gaithersburg. low 70s out there. and of course, with the winds, we do have a small craft advisory on the bay and 74 at annapolis and 71 at plum point. next seven days. 70 tomorrow, windy, breezy on wednesday. 69, upper 60s on thursday. showers are possible on friday. >> and we'll try to clean saturday up. fall for fairfax. right now, light rain and showers. temperatures are in the low 70s. pretty warm. we'll clear it up for sunday. the redskins, temperatures back in the mid-70s. next monday looks nice. mostly sunny for them in the 70s again. >> look at that. nice. >> we'll need you to work on the forecast for the skins. you know, since they will be back at home. >> we'll be nice and to all we

could. >> it'll be nice for them. fairfax, they are not so nice. >> now, look, you can only hope that they will blow away the evil spirits that seem to be throwing around the redskins. the big question, how could they lose to the zero at the detroit lions? they are a little chilly. they have all kinds of recommends throughout the coast, the private gm, the owners, hey, if the taxpayers can bail them out, why not redskins? >> well, the players, they need to step up and own them and they need to step down. >> if they don't win, they will be going. >> the next game. >> you should have seen the government if they wanted to. >> they do a better job? >> yes, exactly. >> they are so pw-d that they meet for the mall and meet on the frisbee that it might be smart for them and to hold them with supplying tips. all right, we've got results from the online redskins poll. the question is, if we can scroll up just a little bit, is it time for the redskins fans, thank you, to hit the panic button? 69% of you say yes. the season is turning into a

disaster at 34% that say not yet. but the things, they really need to trade. 30% of you say there's nothing to worry about. they just don't care. how could you not care about the skins? >> they are number, that's why. >> the fans, that's for you. three games into it, 60%. it's a disaster. this is a serious football town. yeah. >> they -r scheduled. >> it's not getting any easier. >> no. >> look at the buck this is week. basically they are getting better. hey, what's up everybody? the day after losing to the lions. all eyes, focusing on the park. coming up, they are open. and hey, one player, they have a very interesting take on whether the team, they are still believing in them. >> and that is at basketball season that is not far away. hey, don't call me agent zero anymore. we'll show you why next in sports.

well, when you think about how jim thorne became the head coach in washington, sort of around the beltway, he really needed to get off and get that

off to a popping start. which is exactly what happened, but the 2-6 finish not so good. and the 1 in 2 start for the '09 and the seat is expecting out there. after yesterday's 19-14 loss to detroit. and they had not won in almost two years. you know, the redskins, they didn't seem to have a lot of fire in the first half against the lions. traditionally, he was brought in as the offensive guru, it has not panned out. 16 points last year, 13 this year. that is the head man under the intention scrutiny. >> we have high expectations. and losing creates you know, it just creates thoughts. no one in our locker room are coming up with those questions. it's really, i think, it's really all outside. >> we're not even talking about that job security. you guys are talking about it. i mean, well, you know, i have not heard anything about the job. >> okay. as for albert, the big fellow not at the facilities today. getting an mri on his flex

hipster. they did not expect it to be serious. well, only time will tell if a loss like yesterday will turn them apart. when asked, if the players could still do that and they said, well, i don't think everyone has the same opinion, put it that way. kind of interesting. that was the major line of questioning today when the locker room opened up with them. they said they certainly raised some eyebrows. we heard the other end of the spectrum and they taking on us against the mentality for the world. >> you cannot point the finger for them and you cannot point at the players. they cannot point at coaches. they won't take all of us. more than ever, we'll need to pull that off. it is just us in the locker room. >> we just have to figure out a way to win the football games right now and keep everybody up. and i think we're finally a team. we need to stay up and continue to work. >> all right, here's the good news. next through your o pents, they

are all winless right now. first up, they are having problems moving anyone out there. in fact, they announced today that benching the quarterback and the dc native for them in favor of the second year quarterback. >> and the university of maryland, williams, they have that assault in reach of peace stemming from the incident on august 8 in connecticut. the freshman forward, turning themselves in and a promise for them to appear on that. a spokesman for the university, they have no immediate comment. basketball season, they are eager to put their season 32 for the rear view. they will begin to do that tomorrow when they start in richmond with a lot of new faces for them. and who has proclaimed themselves ready for them after missing most of the last two years with several knee surgeries. they are not old, but they are older. and they say that they are wiser and they say hey, don't call me agent zero this year. >> on the entertainment and the plan for them and they need to focus on my words.

and you know, now, i would just rather have you focus on that and to take the gimmick out. >> all right. well, we'll see if you want to hear more from the arena and the rest of the wizard as they prep for them. you can log onto wusa9.com. >> finally tonight, better to be lucky than good. just check out this play. it looks like a routine drive down the line there. but upon closer review, that ball bounces on the ground first. that's not the way it's suppose to happen in baseball. that's kind of the crooked look right there for chris davidson and the rangers. but they turned out to be a nice little base knocked down the line. how about that? you said it, better be good. skpwhr yes. that's for sure. >> hey, a quick seven-day forecast. >> much cooler tonight. temperatures in the 40s and 50s. windy and breezy tomorrow. near 70s tomorrow and in the 60s for wednesday and thursday. probably the coolest air of the season. a little wet for fall from fairfax. but dry for the skins. >> all right, that's tough. that's it for us on 9news now at six. the cbs en