mc carson was 30 years old. >> faxlies and children gathered in fairmont park for dip were santa clausomplete with gifts and usual holiday dekour. the only difference all the children you see here have lost a loved one to gun violence in philadelphia. >> and a number of local groups and activists organizeded in thoughtful event along with fun they want today to o to shed like some of brave men and women left a survey reminders others. officers from a police department in new jersey and volunteers delivered some presence to sick children in need of holiday cheer, trish hartman dies the story. >> these been collecting toys for weeks. some of santa's helpers like to wait until the last minute. >> volunteers gaermed at the deptford police station for ninth annual toy drive. filling up police vehicles and fire trucks with more than 1,000 toys for patience at children's hospital. >> really we do it baw we want to do it for kids and families that are not fortunate to be at home like others are. >> before long the trucks carrying the ties and santa arrived at chop. among the volunteers 1 11-ye

trooper eli mc carson responding to domestic disturbance this morning. investigators say his vehicle went off quinton elway road in quinton township and floored utility pole. late last night, pennsylvania straight troopers paid tribute to their fallen comrade from new jersey. at hahnemann hospital they accompanied the fallen trooper's organs which will save the lives of other. trooper mc carson was 30 years old and married, graduated from the academy in february. >> happening today, former death row inmate mumia abu-jamal will argue before a federal judge his medical care has been inadequate. he says failed to provide proper treatment for illnesses including hepatitis c. prison officials want his suit dismissed. abu-jamal now serving live sentence for the 1981 murder of philadelphia police officer daniel faulkner. >>> president obama is planning to meet today with families of the victims of the san bernardino massacre, yesterday the president urged americans to be vigilant over the holiday season. he says, how much, there is no credible information sugge

new jersey state trooper eli mc carson was 30 and just recently married. tonight, he is dead. it is thursday night and the big story on "action news" tonight is the latest on the investigation into the death of a trooper in salem county. but eli mccarson was from gloucester county and that's where we go to dann cuellar, dann. >> reporter: gentlemen, jim we learned a trooper was long time resident of gloucester county and tonight family and friends are asking for privacy as they mourn their devastating loss. 30-year-old new jersey state trooper eli mccarson was on duty and responding to report of you've nile in distress near intersection of route 49 when action happened 10:45 this morning. >> i heard tires screech on wet road and impact. >> joe was across the street and he came out and saw the guy pinned in against i pole. >> he was trapped in his vehicle a short time while rescuers pried on the doors. he was taken to salem hospital or pronounced dead. the car accident is still under investigation and residents say the sharp curve at the incident scene has been numerous of over

trooper mc carson graduated from the academy in february. he was 30 years old. >> happening today, delaware decriminalize z possession every small amount of marijuana. what's that mean for you? in someone is caught with small amount of pot, they won' r arrested, won't go to jail or lose their drivers license, instead pay small fine, small amount is considered an ounce or less. delaware is the 19th state to decriminalize marijuana. >> the man who allegedly purchased assault rifles and explosives used in the san bernardino attacks now faces serious charge, fbi arrested marquez thursday, and they say he had plans for other attacks. don champion with the latest from new york. >> reporter: marquez remains behind bars this morning, charged with unlawful purchase of the weapons used in the san bernardino master, while investigators believe he had no knowledge of the attack, they say, he bought the weapons years ago, because, quote, his appearance was caucasian, while gunmen and friend far ad farook looked middle eastern, also charged with conspirin

carson palmer up next. >> still to min sports. phillies yg we're all hoping to give fans something to cheer about next season. manager pooet mann con and matt mcck pg to cheer up the ss fortunate at the bez project shelter in the city and since in lay spirit our jamie apody wanted to know what the i want f the holidays. >> i woyk like a 300 hitter that can hit 40 home runs and drive in 150 ru and above average what if you talk to manager he wants 00 hitter owe to hit 40 me runs under the tree. >> so do i we're alined that. >> you know 's been a goodbye go b hose abettor shot at getting at. >> we'll do our best. >> i n know if a big power hitt will fit under the te let ahe loan wn the chimney. >> a you jeff. >> "jimmy kimmel live" next on channel 6 followed by "nightline". "action news" continues at 35 "action news" continues at 35:30 for cecily tynan, jeff skversky, cis rogers and entire "action news" team i'm jim gardner ve a good night hey, it's okay. it's scary to meet your boyfriend's mom. this is such a disaster. not at all. my nose has stopped bleeding, and this is an old shirt. (chuckles) i did love that vase. i swear, i tripped on a ma