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. >> reporter: eleven year-old brian lukens junior and his younger brother parker were in their bedrooms. parker was only six. >> he would stood out front and if i was outside gardening he would always look over, wave, say hi. he would always, be very talkative. >> reporter: the boy's mother, father and sister made it out and they are expected to survive. the father, brian lukens, senior is a montgomery county sheriff's deputy. >> we necessity brian absolutely has not only a loving, care father but as a police office shore did everything he could to get those kid out of the house. >> reporter: her son grayson and brian lukens junior have been close friends and classmates since kindergarten. >> he just broke down immediately. >> reporter: as community begins to mourn an outpouring of support for the lukens. bolter start aid go fund me page hoping to raise $10,000 only to surpass that in a few hours and raise more than 60,000. >> we appreciate your support, family will need it. >> reporter: cause of the fire is unknown. >> it is being investigate by pennsylvania state police fire marshall'
. >> reporter: eleven year-old brian lukens junior and his younger brother parker were in their bedrooms. parker was only six. >> he would stood out front and if i was outside gardening he would always look over, wave, say hi. he would always, be very talkative. >> reporter: the boy's mother, father and sister made it out and they are expected to survive. the father, brian lukens, senior is a montgomery county sheriff's deputy. >> we necessity brian absolutely has not...
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brian lukens and his wife tracy and nine-year-old daughter sophie did get out safely but the two boys1 and six years old were trapped inside, though their dad tried to get them out. by the time firefighters made it to them it was too late. the family, friends and community are just shattered. fox 29's dave kinchen is in that neighborhood and dave just no words for what happened. >> reporter: there are no words. it's hard to even imagine how you begin to understand or process something like this. we found some people tonight trying to figure out how to get through this. >> everyone is really upset. it's like no one has any words. reporter: it's hard forsidney to think about the two young boys she babysat who died in a horrifying fire in the schwenksville home. 11-year-old brian lukens nicknamed lj, his six-year-old brother parker were suddenly taken from this world early this morning. >> lj was -- he was really energetic. him mine brother, they would always run around. >> reporter: sidney says her brother new him too andpecially at a loss. >> my brother and his coach and his baseball b
brian lukens and his wife tracy and nine-year-old daughter sophie did get out safely but the two boys1 and six years old were trapped inside, though their dad tried to get them out. by the time firefighters made it to them it was too late. the family, friends and community are just shattered. fox 29's dave kinchen is in that neighborhood and dave just no words for what happened. >> reporter: there are no words. it's hard to even imagine how you begin to understand or process something...
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fire crews arrived to find brian lukens, his wife tracy and nine-year-old daughter sophia out of the home. but sons brian, jr., 11 and parker six remain inside where they perish. >> you know he did everything he possibly could to get his boys out of the home. so it's just absolutely tragic and i can't imagine the pain. >> reporter: by daylight state and local fire investigators were inside and out of the wooden structure built in 1960. brian lukens a deputy montgomery county sheriff bought his family home six years ago. >> unfortunately, there were two juvenile males that were located on the second floor deceased. the cause of this fire is unknown at this time. >> reporter: dave about man who help the lukens roof their house woke up to the tragedy. >> i seen flashing. i thought it was like an ambulance out here or something. and it wasn't an ambulance. that place was on fire. i heard a couple of explosions. >> reporter: by midday investigators were seen handling scorched wire and set aside blackened portable heater while rivals were taken from a locker kyle bolder had seen brian, jr.
fire crews arrived to find brian lukens, his wife tracy and nine-year-old daughter sophia out of the home. but sons brian, jr., 11 and parker six remain inside where they perish. >> you know he did everything he possibly could to get his boys out of the home. so it's just absolutely tragic and i can't imagine the pain. >> reporter: by daylight state and local fire investigators were inside and out of the wooden structure built in 1960. brian lukens a deputy montgomery county sheriff...
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their father, brian lukens and their mother and sister managed to escape. the children' shoal will have grief counsel -- school will have grief counselors there today. >>> carson wentz had undergone surgery to reprayer his acl. -- repair his acl. it is unclear how long the rehab will last, medical experts say between 9 months to a year. spread some cheer with a dozen dunkin' donuts for $6.99. 12 tasty treats with with holiday flavors sprinkled in. grab a dozen holiday donuts or any classic donuts for $6.99 and make some merry out there. the holidays run on dunkin'. burlington county, new jersey overnight. you can see a coating of snow blanketed streets and sidewalks along main street in maple shade. that does look pretty, but it is slippery out there, so take your time this morning. >> reporter: luckily the crews have done a good job overnight. if you're heading to hanks place in chadds ford there's baltimore pike and creek road there's road road -- these snow in the center of the roads. mass transit, a couple of trains are running a couple of cars short to
their father, brian lukens and their mother and sister managed to escape. the children' shoal will have grief counsel -- school will have grief counselors there today. >>> carson wentz had undergone surgery to reprayer his acl. -- repair his acl. it is unclear how long the rehab will last, medical experts say between 9 months to a year. spread some cheer with a dozen dunkin' donuts for $6.99. 12 tasty treats with with holiday flavors sprinkled in. grab a dozen holiday donuts or any...
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. >> reporter: it was the home of the lukens family engulfed. brianputy montgomery county sheriff was out of the house when fire crews arrived along with his wife tracy and nine-year-old daughter sophia. inside, in their second floor bedroom, 11-year-old brian, junior, and six-year-old parker. >> unfortunately there were two juvenile males that were located on the second floor deceased. the cause of this fire is unknown at this time. >> reporter: by daylight, the blackened structure was surrou surrounded by state and local fire investigators who can be seen handling what looked like a could have been piece of wire. nearby what appeared to be blackened portable heater. kyle's son grayson was pals with brian, jr., here they are brian on the right, enjoying a field trip just last week. >> what are you telling your boys? >> you know, we gave them a big hug this morning. my wife broke the news to my son, and he broke down immediately. >> reporter: a truck destroyed by the flames and a car sit in the driveway. dave because man's eyes we would with tears whe
. >> reporter: it was the home of the lukens family engulfed. brianputy montgomery county sheriff was out of the house when fire crews arrived along with his wife tracy and nine-year-old daughter sophia. inside, in their second floor bedroom, 11-year-old brian, junior, and six-year-old parker. >> unfortunately there were two juvenile males that were located on the second floor deceased. the cause of this fire is unknown at this time. >> reporter: by daylight, the blackened...
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their father montgomery county sheriff's deputy brian lukens, sr.the home with his wife and daughter but they were tragically tragically unable to get
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their father montgomery county sheriff's deputy brian lukens, sr. was able to get out the home with his wife and daughter but they were tragically tragically unable to get to their boys. investigators say the fire started in the porch area. meantime as we come back live here, folks here are going to be gathered at the schwenksville fire company 300 main street until 9:00 o'clock night. again accepting cash and also gift card donations for the family. they'll be here tomorrow night as well from 6:00 o'clock to 9:00 o'clock same hours as tonight and they'll be accepting those donations and offering counseling services for anyone who may need it. so pebble coming together in this tragedy. back to you. >> the need is great and i'm sure the community is going to turn out. thank you much, dave. >>> four men found dead buried on bucks county farm and now the two cousins charged have face add judge. skyfox was over the scene today as authorities brought the pair to court in doylestown. and the death penalty is on the table for cosmo dinardo and sean kratz.
their father montgomery county sheriff's deputy brian lukens, sr. was able to get out the home with his wife and daughter but they were tragically tragically unable to get to their boys. investigators say the fire started in the porch area. meantime as we come back live here, folks here are going to be gathered at the schwenksville fire company 300 main street until 9:00 o'clock night. again accepting cash and also gift card donations for the family. they'll be here tomorrow night as well from...
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the father brian lukens senior is a montgomery county sheriff 's deputy. >> we know brian absolutely, not only as a loving, caring father but police office shore did everything he could to get those kid out of the house. >> reporter: kyle's son, gray son and brian lukens junior have been close friends and classmates. >> he broke down immediately. >> reporter: as community begins to mourn out pour of support on line for the lukens , bolton start aid go fund me page hoping to raise $10,000, only to surpass that in a few hearst and has raised more than $40,000. >> we appreciate your support, the family is going to need it >> reporter: counselors were on hand at schwenksville elementary school. we have just learned that go fund me page has reached more than $60,000, live from schwenksville chant lens. >>> dangerous cold has settled in wind chills are in the teens and single digits. >> we have live team three coverage with meteorologist lauren casey and "eyewitness news" reporter greg argos, we will start with lauren, live on the cbs-3 sky deck tracking temperatures and lauren, also, perha
the father brian lukens senior is a montgomery county sheriff 's deputy. >> we know brian absolutely, not only as a loving, caring father but police office shore did everything he could to get those kid out of the house. >> reporter: kyle's son, gray son and brian lukens junior have been close friends and classmates. >> he broke down immediately. >> reporter: as community begins to mourn out pour of support on line for the lukens , bolton start aid go fund me page hoping...
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brian luken and is wife and daughter escaped. two brothers did not make it out.n uncle came up from his home in north carolina as soon as he got the call. >> my kids are have been close to theirs, l.j. and parker, sorry to see them go, i'm happy that the community is here for them. >> music played, donations were sorted and kids made cards for sophia. mobile crisis counselors were on hand after spending the day with brian and parker's classmates and teachers. donations are being accepted at any td bank you can make checks out to the lukens family fund. a go fund me page has raise $296,000 from five thousand donors. trish hartman channel 6 "action news." >> temple university police are trying to identify a person of interest into their investigation into three racist posters found in different locations around campus. it included inflammatory language aimed at african americans. surveillance cameras captured images of a person police believe may be responsible for hanging the posters at 13th and montgomery. >>> a sanitation worker could be arrested this weekend af
brian luken and is wife and daughter escaped. two brothers did not make it out.n uncle came up from his home in north carolina as soon as he got the call. >> my kids are have been close to theirs, l.j. and parker, sorry to see them go, i'm happy that the community is here for them. >> music played, donations were sorted and kids made cards for sophia. mobile crisis counselors were on hand after spending the day with brian and parker's classmates and teachers. donations are being...
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sheriff brian lukens managed to get his wife and daughter out of the home. but his 11-year-old brian junior and 6-year-old parker died in the fire. people brought cards expressing their condolences and money to help the family. the fire marshal ruled the fire accidental caused by an electrical fair of an extension cord plugged into the porch into a space heater on summit avenue. many came out to show the support for the family to help them get through this difficult time. >> they have so much to deal with on topping of planning their kids' services. money should not be a worry for them. >> we're going to to try to bolster them and encourage them and we're going to try to keep them in our town and look after them. >> a go fund me page has been set up for the family more than $230,000 has been raised for them as of this morning. live from the satellite center, katherine scott channel 6 "action news." matt. >> thank you, katherine. >>> smoke bellowed from a maintenance building from a delaware rail ride. this is firefighters dousing the flames at b own -- b and
sheriff brian lukens managed to get his wife and daughter out of the home. but his 11-year-old brian junior and 6-year-old parker died in the fire. people brought cards expressing their condolences and money to help the family. the fire marshal ruled the fire accidental caused by an electrical fair of an extension cord plugged into the porch into a space heater on summit avenue. many came out to show the support for the family to help them get through this difficult time. >> they have so...
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reporter: the community is showing overwhelming generosity after the family lost two little boys, brian lukens managed to get his wife and 8-year-old daughter out of the home. 11-year-old brian junior and 6-year-old parker died in the fire. community members showed up at the schwenksville firehouse they brought cards expressing condolences, the fire marshal ruled the fire accidental caused by the electrical failure of an extension cord plugged into a space heater on the two story home of summit avenue. friends and strangers came to donate to show support for the family to help them get through the difficult time. >> they have so much to deal with, on top of planning their kids services, you know. money should not be a worry for them. >> we're going to try to bolster them, and encourage them and we're going to try keep them in our town and look after them. >> a go fund me page has raised $230,000 this morning. katherine scott channel 6 "action news." >> new this morning, a fire at a rail yard in new castle delaware, crews responded after midnight no word on how the fire started and no injuries
reporter: the community is showing overwhelming generosity after the family lost two little boys, brian lukens managed to get his wife and 8-year-old daughter out of the home. 11-year-old brian junior and 6-year-old parker died in the fire. community members showed up at the schwenksville firehouse they brought cards expressing condolences, the fire marshal ruled the fire accidental caused by the electrical failure of an extension cord plugged into a space heater on the two story home of summit...
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. >> reporter: regina is a neighbor of montgomery county sheriff's deputy brian lukens who tragically lost his sons, 11-year-old brian, jr., and six yeared parker, in a devastating house fire early wednesday morning. >> it's shocking. it was so surprising. it was so fast. >> reporter: from neighbors to total strangers, crowds steadily fill the old schwenksville fire company head quarters to take part. >> hoping we can collect enough now to physically handle it to them and say, get what you need. take care of what you need. >> every year now what's christmas going to be for them, you know? it's not fair. we're going to do as much as we can to lift them up. report roar the adults collect the proceeds, children write messages of love and sill path on cards for nine-year-old sophia. the only surviving child of brian and tracy lukens. >> how you deal with something like this, i don't know. i don't know. there are no words. there's no words. this is how we are showing it. >> reporter: organizers say they wanted to something right away all the while ready to provide additional help that may
. >> reporter: regina is a neighbor of montgomery county sheriff's deputy brian lukens who tragically lost his sons, 11-year-old brian, jr., and six yeared parker, in a devastating house fire early wednesday morning. >> it's shocking. it was so surprising. it was so fast. >> reporter: from neighbors to total strangers, crowds steadily fill the old schwenksville fire company head quarters to take part. >> hoping we can collect enough now to physically handle it to them...
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brian lukens managed to get his wife tracy and 8-year-old daughter out of their home on wednesday, 11-year-old brian junior and 6-year-old parker died in the fire. last night community members showed up at the schwenksville firehouse, they brought cards and money to help the family. the pennsylvania state police fire marshal ruled the fire accidental caused by the electric ial failure of an extension cord plugged into a space heater on the porch of the montgomery county home. friends and strangest came to show their support for the family to help them get through this difficult time. >> they have so much to deal with on top of planning their kids' services. money should not be a worry for them. >> we're going to try to bolster them and encourage them and keep them in our town and look after them. >> a go fund me page for the family has raised $230,000 as of this morning. >>> we're live from the satellite center katherine scott channel 6 "action news." >> smoke bellowed from a maintenance building at a delaware rail yard overnights. this is video of firefighters dousing the flames in n
brian lukens managed to get his wife tracy and 8-year-old daughter out of their home on wednesday, 11-year-old brian junior and 6-year-old parker died in the fire. last night community members showed up at the schwenksville firehouse, they brought cards and money to help the family. the pennsylvania state police fire marshal ruled the fire accidental caused by the electric ial failure of an extension cord plugged into a space heater on the porch of the montgomery county home. friends and...
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. >> this neighbor didn't want to be identified but sobbed in horror thinking about sheriff brian luken and his family. >> i didn't know them personally, but i saw them around, saw their kids around. we used to drive by to loo at their chickens. >> responding, two children unaccounted for. >> 11-year-old brian junior and six-year-old parker. their sister and parents managed to escape. it's not clear where or how the inferno started. >> i can't believin believe it. >> deputy luken was based at the montgomery county courthouse and a former marine that served two overseas deployments. the sheriff's office was devastated to learn about the tragedy. still they ask how and why this happened to such a kind and loving faim. >family.>> there are no words. a go fund me page set up earlier in the day has surpassed a $130,000. there is a donation drive tomorrow and friday at the fire house for anyone that wants to donate to help the family. >> christie ileto, "action news." >> it looks like the house and senate are closing in on a final tax bill. word is the corporate tax rate will go from 35 to 21
. >> this neighbor didn't want to be identified but sobbed in horror thinking about sheriff brian luken and his family. >> i didn't know them personally, but i saw them around, saw their kids around. we used to drive by to loo at their chickens. >> responding, two children unaccounted for. >> 11-year-old brian junior and six-year-old parker. their sister and parents managed to escape. it's not clear where or how the inferno started. >> i can't believin believe it....
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community in montgomery county came together following a fire that killed two brothers, 9-year-old brian lukens and 6-year-old parker was killed in the fire tuesday night. a fundraiser were held at the firehouse, three uncles of the two young victims watched with gratitude. >> it's overwhelming, it's unbelievable, words can't express what everybody has been doing. >> my kids were very close to theirs, lj and parker, we're sorry to see them go, i'm happy that the community is here for them. >> the fire was ruled accidental, caused by an electrical failure of an extension porch plugged into a space heater on the porch. >> republicans have released details of the final tax plan. it is too soon whether or not it will pass. abc's lana zack has the latest from washington. >> reporter: the final details. republican tax bill are public. the plan slashes the corporate tax from 35 to 20%. for individuals it lowers the top rate from 39 to 35. it limits the mortgage ducks to $750,000. >> it will be the biggest tax decrease or tax cut in the history of the county. >> reporter: the bill's future is not a don
community in montgomery county came together following a fire that killed two brothers, 9-year-old brian lukens and 6-year-old parker was killed in the fire tuesday night. a fundraiser were held at the firehouse, three uncles of the two young victims watched with gratitude. >> it's overwhelming, it's unbelievable, words can't express what everybody has been doing. >> my kids were very close to theirs, lj and parker, we're sorry to see them go, i'm happy that the community is here...
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sheriff brian lukens two young sons died in the fire wednesday morning. the deputy and his wife and daughter all survived. >> we'll try to bolster them and encourage them and we'll try to keep them in our town and look after them. >> a go fund me account has been set up for the lukens family. >>> temple university police are investigating after three racist posters were found around campus wednesday night. students uploaded social media posts showing them ripping down the flyers in disgust. they claim their votes defeated bernie sanders. several police are reviewing the surveillance video saying if the culprit at that student he could be reprimanded or excelled. >>> bob menendez has a message for the prosecutor office saying try to prosecutor me again or drop the charges. the justice department has not announced whether it plans to retry him. >>> after an epic journey through old city and i-95, the cow that refused to be locked up is back on a farm in roxborough this morning. we brought you stormy's great escape not once, but twice yesterday morning when
sheriff brian lukens two young sons died in the fire wednesday morning. the deputy and his wife and daughter all survived. >> we'll try to bolster them and encourage them and we'll try to keep them in our town and look after them. >> a go fund me account has been set up for the lukens family. >>> temple university police are investigating after three racist posters were found around campus wednesday night. students uploaded social media posts showing them ripping down the...
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. >>> they are connect to the lukens family, the father brian lukens, a montgomery county sheriff's deputyches for providence. one of the boys who died in the fire was also, a providence player. >>> much more to come on "action news" tonight, something worth waiting for in line, we will take you to the amazing event where hundreds of dogs and cats were made available for loving families. >>> also a new chapter for an old library why book lovers in one community has reason to cheer. >>> big test for eagles as they take on the giants without carson wentz. jeff skversky has sports when "action news" comes right back michael: i'm thankful that i'm alive and have a second chance. james: i'm thankful for the help and the opportunity that i received. darlene: i'm thankful to be able to help people in crisis. vanessa: i'm thankful that addiction is treatable, and that help is available. christie: new jersey is experiencing a heroin epidemic fueled by opioid painkillers. but if you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, i want you to know: we are here for you. this holiday season, choose
. >>> they are connect to the lukens family, the father brian lukens, a montgomery county sheriff's deputyches for providence. one of the boys who died in the fire was also, a providence player. >>> much more to come on "action news" tonight, something worth waiting for in line, we will take you to the amazing event where hundreds of dogs and cats were made available for loving families. >>> also a new chapter for an old library why book lovers in one...
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notes, flowers all sit in front of the house in schwanksville which belongs to sheriff deputy brian lukensames broke out early yesterday morning, lukens with his wife and daughter all survived their injuries but his 11 and six year-old sons died after being trapped inside the home. >> we know brian absolutely, as, you know, not only as a loving, caring father but as a police officer he did everything he could to get those kid out of the house. >>> go fund me page has raised more than 125 you this dollars for the families, authorities are still trying to investigate what cause that had fire. >>> republican lawmakers facing sex assault allegation ness kentucky has died, asiana parent suicide. law enforcement officials say representative dan johnson shot himself on the side of a road in mount washington, kentucky yesterday. the 57 year-old republican spent the day before denying claims that he molested a teenager four years ago. johnson also, wrote in his disturbing facebook powe saying heaven is his home. >>> it was a closing, and, clear winner in alabama, and, and he is not on board. the re
notes, flowers all sit in front of the house in schwanksville which belongs to sheriff deputy brian lukensames broke out early yesterday morning, lukens with his wife and daughter all survived their injuries but his 11 and six year-old sons died after being trapped inside the home. >> we know brian absolutely, as, you know, not only as a loving, caring father but as a police officer he did everything he could to get those kid out of the house. >>> go fund me page has raised more...
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flowers sit in front of the house in schwenksville which belongs to montgomery county sheriff deputy brian lukens. flames broke out early yesterday morning luke whence his wife and daughter all survived with injuries, however his 11 and six year-old sons died after getting trapped inside the home. >> we know brian absolutely not only as a loving, caring father but as a police officer did he everything he could to get those kid out of the house >> go fund me page has raised more than 125 you this dollars for lukens family. state and county fire marshals are investigating the cause of the blaze. >>> today marks five years since massacre at sandy hook elementary. memorial service last night in newtown connecticut loved won remembered those killed, many children, sandy hook teacher abby clement and her second grade students survived and now she's fighting for stricter gun laws. twenty children and six staff were killed in the mass shooting. >>> been state's beaver campus in pittsburgh will reopen following a murder/suicide there a campus employee was fatally shot near her car by her estranged husband
flowers sit in front of the house in schwenksville which belongs to montgomery county sheriff deputy brian lukens. flames broke out early yesterday morning luke whence his wife and daughter all survived with injuries, however his 11 and six year-old sons died after getting trapped inside the home. >> we know brian absolutely not only as a loving, caring father but as a police officer did he everything he could to get those kid out of the house >> go fund me page has raised more than...
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montgomery county sheriff's deputy brian lukens, his wife and daughter all survived the fire but their 11 and six-year-old sons both died after getting trapped inside. today the cpya held a pancake breakfast to help raise money for the family. >> it's been unbelievable honestly its a small community in schwenksville but i feel like every person is contributing some way somehow to helping the family and that's all that really matters right now is how people can help. >> investigators say an extension cord plugged into a space heater sparked the fire. >>> authorities searching for the driver of the car that struck and killed a 46-year-old man in chester. the driver never stopped. the hit-and-run happened in the southbound lanes at highland avenue about 3 o'clock this morning. police identified the victim now as ronald williams. investigators say he was struck after getting out of his car for an unknown reason. the striking vehicle is believed to be a black into your model volkswagen. police say it should also have damage to the front end as well as the windshield. >>> and radnor now embr
montgomery county sheriff's deputy brian lukens, his wife and daughter all survived the fire but their 11 and six-year-old sons both died after getting trapped inside. today the cpya held a pancake breakfast to help raise money for the family. >> it's been unbelievable honestly its a small community in schwenksville but i feel like every person is contributing some way somehow to helping the family and that's all that really matters right now is how people can help. >> investigators...
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. >> reporter: regina neighbor of mount county sheriff deputy brian lukens who tragically lost his sons1-year-old brian, jr., and six-year-old parker in a devastating house fire early wednesday morning. >> it's shocking. it was so surprising. it was so fast. >> reporter: from neighbors to total strangers. crowds steadily fill the old schwenksville fire company headquarters to take part. >> hoping that we can collect enough now to physically hand it to them and say, get what you need. take care of what you need. >> every year now what's christmas going to be for them? you know. it's not fair. we're going to do as much as we can to lift them up. >> the adults collect the proceeds, children write messages of love and sympathy on cards for nine-year-old sophia the only surviving child of brian and tracy lukens. >> how you deal with something like this, i don't know. i don't know. there are no words. there's no words. this is how we're showing it. >> reporter: organizers say they wanted to something right away. all the while ready to provide additional help that may be needed down the road.
. >> reporter: regina neighbor of mount county sheriff deputy brian lukens who tragically lost his sons1-year-old brian, jr., and six-year-old parker in a devastating house fire early wednesday morning. >> it's shocking. it was so surprising. it was so fast. >> reporter: from neighbors to total strangers. crowds steadily fill the old schwenksville fire company headquarters to take part. >> hoping that we can collect enough now to physically hand it to them and say, get...
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come together following a deadly fire that killed two brothers earlier this week. 11-year-old brian lukens junior known as l.j. and 6-year-old parker were killed in a blaze? schwenksville wednesday morning. as the donations came pouring in, three uncles of the two young victims watched with gratitude. >> it's overwhelming, it's unbelievable. words can't compress what everybody is -- express what everybody is doing. >> i'm happy that the community is here for them. >> reporter: the fire was ruled accidental cause bide an electrical failure of an extension cord plugged into a space heater on the porch. >>> fire forced residents of a delaware county nursing home to relocate. smoke was coming out of the dunn woody village located on west chester pike in knew -- newtown square. the residents were moved to another building, no injuries were reported. >>> a babysitter in berks county is facing sex charges. he is accuse of assaulting two children in his care. the acts happened inside the family home in reading. at the time the girl was around the age of # -- 7 or 8. her younger brother was 5 or 6
come together following a deadly fire that killed two brothers earlier this week. 11-year-old brian lukens junior known as l.j. and 6-year-old parker were killed in a blaze? schwenksville wednesday morning. as the donations came pouring in, three uncles of the two young victims watched with gratitude. >> it's overwhelming, it's unbelievable. words can't compress what everybody is -- express what everybody is doing. >> i'm happy that the community is here for them. >> reporter:...
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county has come together following a deadly fire that killed two boys earlier this week. 11-year-old brian luken junior and parker 6-year-old brother. as donations came in pouring in, three uncles of the two young victims watched with gratitude. >> it's unbelievable, words can't express what everybody has been doing. >> my kids were very close to theirs, so, l.j. and parker, sorry to see them go, but i'm hope that the community is hear for them. >> the officials have ruled the fireental they say was caused by a space heater on the porch. >>> police say a man is accused of assaulting two children in his care. this allegedly happened inside the family home in reading. at the time authorities say the girl was around the age of 7 or 8 the younger brother was 5 or 6 years old. the 23-year-old reading man was arraigned and freed on $50,000 bail. >>> a dog who was severely abused by his owner was nursed back to health and is ready for a new home. this is hayes a 4-year-old pitbull mix. he was surrendered with a severely injured back lag, he had a number of broken bones. hayes had to have his leg amputa
county has come together following a deadly fire that killed two boys earlier this week. 11-year-old brian luken junior and parker 6-year-old brother. as donations came in pouring in, three uncles of the two young victims watched with gratitude. >> it's unbelievable, words can't express what everybody has been doing. >> my kids were very close to theirs, so, l.j. and parker, sorry to see them go, but i'm hope that the community is hear for them. >> the officials have ruled the...
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to determine what can you said the tragic fire in schwenksville, montgomery county. 11-year-old brian lukensunior and his brother 6-year-old parker lukens were killed when the flames struck the home on summit avenue avenue. the father brother and sister managed to escape. the school will have grief counselors on site. a go fund plea page has been set up for the family. >>> a driver in in custody for a crash that critically injured a student from saint joseph's university. she was walking in the area of city avenue and 54th and wynnfield. the driver struck her. the officer arrested the driver under suspicion of dui. they found marijuana in his vehicle. >>> david joins us, some areas are seeing a little flurry activity. >> reporter: still light snow showers out there, but this is looking better and better over the last hour or so. storm tracker 6 live double scan shows you a scattered bit of precipitation here and there. the overhead view gives you an an accurate look where the showers are now. they have diminished, they are lighter shades of gray. maybe you'll get a burst of steadier snow and
to determine what can you said the tragic fire in schwenksville, montgomery county. 11-year-old brian lukensunior and his brother 6-year-old parker lukens were killed when the flames struck the home on summit avenue avenue. the father brother and sister managed to escape. the school will have grief counselors on site. a go fund plea page has been set up for the family. >>> a driver in in custody for a crash that critically injured a student from saint joseph's university. she was...
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happened on summit avenue, swenksville, wednesday morning, montgomery county sheriff's deputy brian lukensd that fire, and their sons, though, ages six and 11, died after getting trapped inside. the cpya held pancake breakfast to help raise m famil. >> it has bun un -- it has been unbelievable, small community, swenksville, but i feel like every person contributing some way, somehow , to helping the family and that's all that receipt i matters, how people can helping. >> investigators say, an extension cord flying a space heater sparked that fire. council passed a bill recently to forceeis to comply with a state law, and now, asian business owners are calling the measure, quote, a kill bill. referring to provision that could eventually call for the removal of bulletproof barriers. cherri gregg of "kyw news radio," took a tour of the so-called stop and go's, to see what this controversy is all about. >> this is kenny seafood and steaks, on wayne avenue, when you go inside behind large plexiglass barriers, there is beer to tobacco products, single servings every medications for sale. >> you
happened on summit avenue, swenksville, wednesday morning, montgomery county sheriff's deputy brian lukensd that fire, and their sons, though, ages six and 11, died after getting trapped inside. the cpya held pancake breakfast to help raise m famil. >> it has bun un -- it has been unbelievable, small community, swenksville, but i feel like every person contributing some way, somehow , to helping the family and that's all that receipt i matters, how people can helping. >>...
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teddy bears, notes and fires, that belong to montgomery county sheriff deputy brian lukens. flames broke out yesterday morning. luke whence his wife and daughter a survived their injuries but 11 and six year-old sons died after getting trapped inside the home. >> we know brian absolutely, as a loving, caring father but as a police officer did everything he could to get those kid out of the house. >> go fund me page has raised 125 you this dollars for lukens family, there is in word on the cause of the fire. >>> republican kentucky lawmakers accuse of sex assault has died of an apparent suicide. cbs news correspondent brooks silva-braga reports an autopsy is planned for later today. >> reporter: on monday kentucky state legislator dan johnson was accused of sexual ly assaulting a 17 year-old, two days later his body was fun on the side of the road. local officials say johnson had a gunshot wound to the head and called it an apparent suicide. >> he drove his car over bridge, pulled over to the side of the road, stopped, got out and standing in front of his vehicle from the scen
teddy bears, notes and fires, that belong to montgomery county sheriff deputy brian lukens. flames broke out yesterday morning. luke whence his wife and daughter a survived their injuries but 11 and six year-old sons died after getting trapped inside the home. >> we know brian absolutely, as a loving, caring father but as a police officer did everything he could to get those kid out of the house. >> go fund me page has raised 125 you this dollars for lukens family, there is in word...
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so these intense flames swept through, this home, on summit avenue, wednesday morning, brian lukens, a montgomery county deputy sheriff managed to get out with his wife and nine year-old daughter, he tried to rescue the other two children but could not get to them on the second floor. as you can imagine, their need is great. >> six months from now they will need us as a community, a year from now they will need us as a community, and then we cannot change it but hopefully we can lift their spirits enough, so, to keep them going >> it will be hard to keep going, mom, dad and then little sister, or big sister, they are still recovering, in a hospital. >>> so sad. >> my goodness. >> take a look police want your though get this guy off the street. he tried to firebomb a police headquarters, yep, in gala way township. there he is, their suspect, this is tuesday he tried to light i gas bottle obtaining an accelerant a molotov cocktail they call it, threw it at doors of the lab. he luckily did not start a fire. no one was hurt. >>> 6:36. happening right now, they are trying to figure out wh
so these intense flames swept through, this home, on summit avenue, wednesday morning, brian lukens, a montgomery county deputy sheriff managed to get out with his wife and nine year-old daughter, he tried to rescue the other two children but could not get to them on the second floor. as you can imagine, their need is great. >> six months from now they will need us as a community, a year from now they will need us as a community, and then we cannot change it but hopefully we can lift...
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happened on summit avenue, in swenksville, wednesday morning, montgomery county sheriff's deputy brian lukensghter, all survived the fire, but their sons, ages six and 11, died after getting trapped inside. held pan cabbing breakfast to help raise money for this family. >> it's been unbelievable, honestly. it is a small community in swenksville, but i feel like every person contributing in some way, somehow, to helping the family, and that's all that really matters, how people can help. >> investigators say, an extension cord plugged into a space heater sparked a fire. >> well, philadelphia city council passed a bill to force beer delis to comply with a state law. asian business owners call the measure, quote, a kill bill. the they're referring to a vaux vision that could cause the removal of bulletproof before years -- barrier, a tour of the so-called stop and go to see what the controversy is all about. >> reporter: this is kenny seafood and steaks on wayne ave. when you go inside behind large plexiglass barriers, there is beer to, tobacco products, single services every medication for sale
happened on summit avenue, in swenksville, wednesday morning, montgomery county sheriff's deputy brian lukensghter, all survived the fire, but their sons, ages six and 11, died after getting trapped inside. held pan cabbing breakfast to help raise money for this family. >> it's been unbelievable, honestly. it is a small community in swenksville, but i feel like every person contributing in some way, somehow, to helping the family, and that's all that really matters, how people can help....
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brian lukens a montgomery county deputy sheriff managed to get out with his wife and nine year-old daughter. he tried to rescue their other two children but could not get to them on the second floor. as you can imagine heart break and need certainly is great this morning. >> six months from now we will need us as a community, a year from now they will need us, as a community, and we cannot change it but hopefully we can lift their spirits enough, you know to keep them going. >> mom, dad and sister are still recovering, in the hospital this morning. >>> two cousins accused of killing and then burying four men at a farm up in bucks county new say they are not guilty. they made that plea yesterday and so this case will go to trial. prosecutors have charged cosmo dinardo and sean kratz with the murders of these four men, jimmy car patrick, dean finocchiaro, mark sturgis and tom meo. dinardo admitted to the killing to keep the district attorney from seeking the death penalty but since he reversed his plea it is back in play. the family of one of the victims say it is not harsh enough. >> i feel
brian lukens a montgomery county deputy sheriff managed to get out with his wife and nine year-old daughter. he tried to rescue their other two children but could not get to them on the second floor. as you can imagine heart break and need certainly is great this morning. >> six months from now we will need us as a community, a year from now they will need us, as a community, and we cannot change it but hopefully we can lift their spirits enough, you know to keep them going. >> mom,...
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montgomery county sheriff's deputy brian lukens, his wife and daughter, all survived, but their 11 andd sons were trapped by the flames and died. a go fun my page for the family has raised more than $237,000. >> another revolution in the scandal that forced matt lauer off the "today show." former intern tells variety. com about traumatic relationship with matt lauer. said it started with suggestive text messages from matt lauer, lasted about a month in the summer every 2,000, while show does acknowledge their encounterers concentual, she said she felt emotionally manipulated. so far no comment from matt lauer and his public list is he, he was fired after another complaint. >> preliminary investigation into hip hop mogel russell simmons, have accused him of sex misconduct, now started hashtag not me campaign to prove his innocence. simmons says polygraph test proves did he not assault his first accuser and he plans to repeat the test for the other allegations. >> well, some philadelphia businesses could eventually be forced to remove bulletproof barriers that separate their clerks from
montgomery county sheriff's deputy brian lukens, his wife and daughter, all survived, but their 11 andd sons were trapped by the flames and died. a go fun my page for the family has raised more than $237,000. >> another revolution in the scandal that forced matt lauer off the "today show." former intern tells variety. com about traumatic relationship with matt lauer. said it started with suggestive text messages from matt lauer, lasted about a month in the summer every 2,000,...
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the fire started inside of the home of montgomery county sheriff's deputy brian lukens early yesterday morning. lukens, his wife, and young daughter all survived. their 11 and six year-old sons , both died after being trapped inside. a go fund me page to help support the family has so far raised more than 214 you this dollars. >>> the fcc voted a short time ago to unravel net neutrality rules that prevent internet service providers from restricting or blocking the internet. now a legal fight over the issue is on the horizon. critics say that the move could change how americans go on line. the fcc hearing on net neutrality took an unexpect turn when the agency's chairman abruptly stopped the proceedings. >> on the advice of security we need to take a brief recess >> reporter: police cleared the room and dogs were brought in. when nothing was found we had the hearing resume n a party line vote agency rolled back net neutrality rules which guarantied equal access to the internet. >> chair goes aye items adopted. >> reporter: the republican chairman pushed for the change arguing that the o
the fire started inside of the home of montgomery county sheriff's deputy brian lukens early yesterday morning. lukens, his wife, and young daughter all survived. their 11 and six year-old sons , both died after being trapped inside. a go fund me page to help support the family has so far raised more than 214 you this dollars. >>> the fcc voted a short time ago to unravel net neutrality rules that prevent internet service providers from restricting or blocking the internet. now a legal...
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brian and tracy luken and their 8-year-old daughter escaped from the flames. but the two sons, 11-year-old brian junior and 6-year-old parker did not make it out. >> my kids were very close to theirs, so lj and parker, i'm sorry to see them go, but i'm happy that the communities is here for them. >> reporter: music played, donations were sorted and kids made cards for sophia, mobile crisis counselors were on hand after having spent the day with their classmates and teachers. >> it's hard for kids to process this, we aask parents to allow kids to bros that in their own time and their own terms. >> reporter: a go fund me page has raised $290,000. >>> trish hartman channel 6 "action news." >> smoke was seen coming out from a building in dunn woody village in newtown square. residents were moved to another building no injuries were reported. >>> temple university police are trying to identify the identity of three racist posters. take a look at the surveillance cameras of the image as, police believe may be responsible for posting the hateful flyers outside the bui
brian and tracy luken and their 8-year-old daughter escaped from the flames. but the two sons, 11-year-old brian junior and 6-year-old parker did not make it out. >> my kids were very close to theirs, so lj and parker, i'm sorry to see them go, but i'm happy that the communities is here for them. >> reporter: music played, donations were sorted and kids made cards for sophia, mobile crisis counselors were on hand after having spent the day with their classmates and teachers....
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bad and intense it swept right through lukens family home there on s it avenue on wednesday and brian lukens a montgomery county deputy sheriff he did manage to get out but those two did not and these two little boys they go to this one school, the wife and nine year-old daughter did get out. father tried to go back in and rescue those children. they were on the second floor. they could in the get them out people are trying to give them what kind of peace that they can. >> six months from now they will need us as a community. a year from now they will need us as a community. we cannot change it but hopefully we can lift their spirits enough to keep them going. >> so they are trying to physically recover at this time but emotionallyly right before christmas this has to be something unimaginable to deal with. >> that is for sure. >>> two people including a police officer were hurt in the crash. it looked kind of bad. >> steve could tell us how bad , he is at the scene, steve >> reporter: we're expecting a rough evening rush hour because of the weather conditions and you can see they are puttin
bad and intense it swept right through lukens family home there on s it avenue on wednesday and brian lukens a montgomery county deputy sheriff he did manage to get out but those two did not and these two little boys they go to this one school, the wife and nine year-old daughter did get out. father tried to go back in and rescue those children. they were on the second floor. they could in the get them out people are trying to give them what kind of peace that they can. >> six months from...
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. >> reporter: it was the home of the lukens family engulfed brian deputy montgomery county sheriff was out of the house when fire crews arrived along with his wife tracy and nine-year-old daughter sophia. inside in their second floor bedroom 11-year-old brian, jr., and six-year-old parker. >> unfortunately there were two juvenile males located on the second floor deceased. the cause of this fire is unknown at this time. >> reporter: by daylight, the blackened structure was surrounded by state and local fire investigators who could be seen handling what looked like a scorched piece of wire. nearby, what appeared to be a blackened portable heater. kyle's son grayson was pals with brian, jr. here they are brian on the right enjoying a field trip just last week. >> what are you telling your boys? >> you know, we gave them a big hug this morning. my wife broke the news to my son. and he broke down immediately. >> reporter: a truck destroyed by the flames in a car sit in the driveway investigators removed several guns from a gun locker in the front of the home. dave about man's eyes we would
. >> reporter: it was the home of the lukens family engulfed brian deputy montgomery county sheriff was out of the house when fire crews arrived along with his wife tracy and nine-year-old daughter sophia. inside in their second floor bedroom 11-year-old brian, jr., and six-year-old parker. >> unfortunately there were two juvenile males located on the second floor deceased. the cause of this fire is unknown at this time. >> reporter: by daylight, the blackened structure was...
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intense flames sparked right through lukens home on summit avenue wednesday morning. brian luke even a montgomery county deputy sheriff he managed to get out with his wife and nine year-old daughter. he tried to rescue other two children here but could in the get to them on the second floor. as you can imagine the need is great. >> six months from now they will need us as a community, your community, they will need us as a community, and we cannot change it but hopefully we can lift their spirits enough to, you know, keep them going. >> mom, dad, sister are still recovering in the hospital. >>> huge reversal here two cousins accused of killing and burr his young men in the bucks county farm they are saying they are not guilty. they made that plea yesterday, now the case will get to trial prosecutors have charged cosmo dinardo, the cousin, sean kratz, with the murders of four men. jimmy tar patrick, dean finocchiaro, mark sturgis and tom meo. denard i admitted to the killings initially to keep district attorney from seeking the death penalty but then he changed his mind and
intense flames sparked right through lukens home on summit avenue wednesday morning. brian luke even a montgomery county deputy sheriff he managed to get out with his wife and nine year-old daughter. he tried to rescue other two children here but could in the get to them on the second floor. as you can imagine the need is great. >> six months from now they will need us as a community, your community, they will need us as a community, and we cannot change it but hopefully we can lift their...
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. >> reporter: lukens family lost everything in a fire wednesday morning including two of their three children. 11-year-old brianed lj and six-year-old parker. >> they are the nicest family in the world. walk by them in the street at the school on the field they have smiles on their faces so if you can she is. >> brian mc neal is the president of the cpya. boys who died played in the league. mcneil shared this photo from last season of parker and. will j standing in uniform next to their dad and coach brian, sr. >> i was really sad when i heard this when it happened. so we just want to come here, raise some money for them so they have a better life. >> mc neal says the organization's applebee's fundraiser had been planned for months. but after wednesday's fire they decided that 100% of the proceeds would benefit this cpya family. >> this really will test you if you really understand the meaning of the season. this is not about santa any longer it's about giving and giving anything you can. not gifts but support, love and affection for this family. >> i couldn't even probably guesstimate how many people were here
. >> reporter: lukens family lost everything in a fire wednesday morning including two of their three children. 11-year-old brianed lj and six-year-old parker. >> they are the nicest family in the world. walk by them in the street at the school on the field they have smiles on their faces so if you can she is. >> brian mc neal is the president of the cpya. boys who died played in the league. mcneil shared this photo from last season of parker and. will j standing in uniform...
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. >> reporter: lukens family of schwenksville lost everything in a fiorins morning including two of their three children. 11-year-old brian nicknamed lj and six-year-old parker. >> they are the nicest family in the world. walk by them in the street, at school, on the field. they have smiles on their face. so infectious. >> brian mc neal is the president of the central perk youth source or cpya. the boys who died played in the league. mc neal shared this photo from last season of parker and lj standing in uniform next to their dad and coach brian, sr. >> i was really sad when i heard this when it happened. so we just want to come here, raise some money for them so that they have a better life. >> mc neal says the organize's applebee's fundraiser had been planned for months after wednesday's fire, they decided that 100% of the proceeds would benefit the cpya family. >> this really will test you, um, if you real unthe meaning of the season. this is not about santa and it's about giving and giving anything you can. not material gifts but support, love and affection for this family. >> i couldn't even probably guesstimate how
. >> reporter: lukens family of schwenksville lost everything in a fiorins morning including two of their three children. 11-year-old brian nicknamed lj and six-year-old parker. >> they are the nicest family in the world. walk by them in the street, at school, on the field. they have smiles on their face. so infectious. >> brian mc neal is the president of the central perk youth source or cpya. the boys who died played in the league. mc neal shared this photo from last season...