. >> 94-year-old betty reid soskin is the onliest park ranger in the united states. she was honored for her work by president obama and awarded this special coin last december. now, she is recovering from a terrifying home invasion that last her with black areas and a split lip. police say the intruder stole julie, electronics and the presidential coin. >> that was her most cherished item and it is priceless. we want that back. >> lieutenant with the richmond police department said show was asleep at midnight someone break into her town home. the suspect forced entry through a sliding glass door. betty reid soskin tried to call 9-1-1 but he grabbed the phone and beat her. >> he continued with his assault and started to punch the victim who is 94 years old. he punched her several times in her face. she lost her balance and fell to the floor. >> betty reid soskin crawled away and hid in her bathroom. police do not know in she was targeted or in this was random. they are outraged by the violent attack on a loved and respected member of the community. they are reach out

a man broke into betty reid soskin's apartment 1:45 monday morning. police say he got in through a sliding glass door and went to her room where she was asleep. she grabbed her cell phone, but the man took it from her. he then dragged her from the bed, down the hallway hitting her a number of times. she managed to get away. she locked herself in the bathroom while he went through the home and stole her things. >> i truly expected he was going to kill me. he doubled up his fist and hit me a couple of times on the sides of my face with all his might. >> police say the man stole an ipad, a laptop, a cell phone and a commemorative coin given to her by president obama for being the oldest park ranger in the united states. she says that coin is dear to her. she is hoping she can get it back. >>> time is 7:24. attorney general loretta lynch says the current gun control debate between members of congress is encouraging. >> certainly i am delighted that members of congress on both sides of the aisle are having these discussions. we do need to focus on keeping