christopher dorman was shot seven times as he was conducting a drug investigation on friday. he approached people suspected of smoking marijuana behind an apartment building. the suspect donte island has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault. we'll follow the latest developments on christopher dorman's release and bring you updates on the air and on line at 6abc.com. >>> the 42-year-old woman who was shot and killed with a cross bow in northeast philadelphia has been identified. her husband remains in police custody this noon. "action news" reporter, annie mccormick is live at the scene on will it's -- willits road. >>

. >>> a career criminal charged with the ambush of officer christopher dorman is back in jail this morning. bail has been set for donte island. s.w.a.t teams and fbi agents surrounded him not far from where island reportedly confronted the folcroft plifort -- police officer yesterday morning. the officer was responding to drug activity. island shot at another police vehicle and missed. the windows were shot out and the bullets remain in the headrest of the passenger seat. >> i'm shot in the face shots fired, shots fired. >> i'm shot, i'm shot, i'm shot. >> i heard shots, pow pow pow pow, i'm like oh, my god, somebody is shooting. >> this pictures shows officer dorman aweak and smiling. his brother in blue took part in a vigil outside collingdale police department. jeff chirico was there. >> reporter: clergy, city and police held hands a show of support for christopher dorman who was fighting for his life who took bullets in the line of duty. >> he is one of the men and women who risk their lives to be a peacemaker among us. >> reporter: police say christopher dorman was attacked responding

police say christopher dorman was attacked while responding to a call near an apartment complex. he was alert and talking as a fellow cop rushed him to nearby fitzgerald mercy hospital. he was flown to penn presbyterian hospital. >> the doctor said any one of the rounds could have been fatal. >> reporter: he joined the fire department when he was 16 anticipate attained his dream of becoming a borough cop last june. in that time, the police chief said he has become an exceptional officer. >> he comes from a great family i know his mother abbey father. i work -- his mother and father. his father is a former councilman in folcroft borough. it's ashame the officer and his family has to go through this. he is a good guy, great sense of humor and something like this has to happen. >> reporter: christopher dorman underwent two surgeries including one dealing with the gunshot wounds to his face. at penn presbyterian, jeff chirico channel 6 "action news." >> we will alert you to updates as it happens with the 6abc app. stay with us for continuing developments on the story and follow the "

he could not be found until the violent confrontation with officer christopher dorman. the picture given to "action news" offers hope for christopher dorman, he is seen alert and smiling in his hospital bed. dann cuellar has more on the brush with death. >> reporter: do you have anything to say? 33-year-old donte island had nothing to his as he was taken away fors arraignment. a front -- frantic officer christopher dorman radioed in he had been shot. >> shot in the face. >> shots fired. >> i'm shot, i'm shot, i'm shot. >> reporter: nearby residents heard the gunshots. >> we heard the shots, pow pow pow pow pow, oh, my god, somebody is shooting. come out here, lord, cop, they just shot a cop. the night before that, it's all this drug activity going on. >> reporter: christopher dorman was shot seven times one in the face, four times in the chest, once in the groin once in the leg. soon a large contingent of swat officers would converge on the apartment complex in the 1500 block of elm wood where the whole thing began. amtrak and septa service was suspended as the manhunt

♪ officer christopher dorman will be released from the hospital later today. were down for several minutes at the time dorman was shot due to radio system malfunction. >>> a man is accused of killing his woman with a cross bow. 40-year-old man fired the bow into her chest and did not offer a motive. >>> let's go outside for the morning commute. i-95 approaching cottman, southbound traffic heading toward center city. we're seeing the summertime volume not as much volume as we have been. watch for this accident it involves an overturned truck on the northeast at quakertown. >> reporter: starting out sunny, 64 degrees by 8:00 a.m. 71 degrees by 10:00 a.m. today is a day of change. clouds increase and the humidity will rise. late in the afternoon there's a chance of pop-up shower or thunderstorm in the northwestern suburbs. 86 is the high. how do you like them apples. >>> this is the first full week for everyone out of school. do your summer reading. >>. >> reporter: and your math. >> see you later. ♪ roll all summer with a classic -- dunkin's savory pork roll bre

passed away, he wanted to make it right calling christopher dorman in the hospital offering him drinks and take him out for football game. >> we knew as a police department he didn't do it on purpose. he was misinformed it was a mistake, he made good on it. >> reporter: after a social media push and video request from officer doormans from his hospital bed kenny chesney said this at the linc last night. he passed away, before he passed away, he said kenny, please don't forget me. >> reporter: the country superstar mistakenly said the officer passed away. still the recognition brought cheers for doorman who survived being shot seven times in the line of duty friday after one year with the force. the huge chesney fan was supposed to be at the concert along with fell officers. chesney called the officer and released a same statement and he found out about officer christopher dorman right before he took the stage and the story stopped him in his tracks. part of his statement reads quote i was so caught up in the moment, i think the emotion got the best of me. i wasn't as clear as i

folcroft officer christopher dorman is expected to be heading home days after being shot seven times. >> i'm shot in the face, i'm shot in the face. >> reporter: we heard the recording of officer dorman's call for help followed by sergeant william baird telling dispatchers he is rushing him to the hospital. "action news" has learned that the radio call it is and others from after the shooting never reached dispatchers at the delaware county communication center. >> every time we call we call our call number and call into the radio room and get no response. >> a computer rebooted so for several minutes the communication center had no idea the sergeant was shot. sergeant baird said the outage lasted 6 minutes living officers without their lifeline. >> we had experiences officers on the street and we communicated back and forth the description where we are, blocking intersections off to get him to the hospital as soon as possible. >> baird said the computer crash didn't affect the outcome and didn't want to take another chance. county council said it has directed the department of emerge

officer christopher dorman road in he was shot. i'm shot in the face, i'm shot in the face, shots fired, shot fireside. i'm shot, i'm shot, i'm shot. >> reporter: nearby residents heard shots. >> i heard pow pow pow pow pow pow. i was like oh, my god, somebody is shooting. they just shot a cop. there's all this drug activity going on. >> reporter: christopher dorman was shot in the face, chest and leg. a largeontingency of swat officers swarmed the area. soon they would catch up with him hiding out in the apartment. a 40 car bell handgun used in the ambush was recovered. >> we were glad he was arrested because if he is going to shoot a cop he is going to shoot anyone, because i live there. >> we ask you to keep this officer in your prayers as well as his family. >> to have an officer injured like this, never. it's a wake up call for these small towns. >> reporter: turns out christopher dorman wasn't supposed to be working yesterday morning he was filling in for someone else, he was days away from finding out if he was going to be h

: for many, christopher dorman isn't just any cop, he was born and raised in folcroft and volunteer as a firefighter since he could drive. police say he was ambushed responding to a call of drug activity. he was flown to penn presbyterian where he underwent surgery for a shot to his face, leg and groin. the bullet proof vest saved his life. his son is a fighter and refusing all pain meld indication. >> i would have been sitting that little red button every few seconds. >> i would like to thank the police and paramedic and the doctors. christopher dorman released a video thanking those who saved him. >> every officer out here puts their life on the line for us everyday. >> reporter: for the shooting police arrested donte brooks island for two counts of attempted murder and related charges. he is accused of shooting at another officer. island is being held on $1 million bail. jeff chirico channel 6 "action news." >> we learn that christopher dorman was going to attend the kenny chesney concert at the linc, he asked chesney not to forget him. he mistakenly told the crowd that the officer

officer christopher dorman received that call and responded to that location. ficer dorman arrived, exited his police vehicle encountered the defendant, a scuffle ensued and the defendant callusly drew his weapon and fired at officer dorman striking him seven times once in the face, four times in the chest, once in the groin and once in the leg. at this point, a second folcroft officer was dispatched, was en route. was on the street behind the apartment building actually was able to see the struggle, exited his vehicle and the defendant at this point in time turned the gun and started to shoot at the second officer in a second attempt to kill another folcroft officer. he received a call over the radio he could hear officer dorman indicating that he was shot. officer dorman was able to go through the apartment through the alley between the two buildings and ended up on elmwood avenue where a third folcroft officer was able to attempt to render aid and place the injured officer dorman in his vehicle, rush him to fitzgerald mercy hospital where upon he was treated

officer christopher dorman received that call and responded to that location. cer dorman arrived, exited his police vehicle, encountered the defendant. a scuffle ensued and the defendant callously drew his weapon and fired at officer dorman striking him seven times. once in the face, four times in the chest, once in the groin and once in the leg. at this point a second folcroft officer was dispatched, was en route, was on the street behind the apartment building, actually was able to see the struggle, exited his vehicle and the defendant at this point in time turned the gun and started to shoot at the second officer in a second attempt to kill another folcroft officer. he received a call over the radio he could hear officer dorman indicating that he was shot. officer dorman was able to go through the apartment, through the alley between the two buildings and ended up on elmwood avenue where a third folcroft officer was able to attempt to render aid and place the injured officer dorman in his vehicle, rush him to fitzgerald mercy hospital whereupon he was treated

trish hartman channel 6 "action news." >> folcroft delaware county police officer christopher dorman en updoppler to guarded. hundreds gathered outside city hall to lend their support to officer dorman. police have arrested a man in this case donte brooks island and charged him with attempted murder. >>> a young man was rushed to temple university hospital after his car smashed into a utility pole. the "action action cam was at te at north 11th and west susquehanna avenue. he is being treated for serious head injuries. the pole that he hit supports septa trolley line. police are trying to determine the cause of the accident. >>> now to the fallout of britain's vote to leave the european union. secretary of state john kerry will go to london to meet the top european european union diplomats. >> reporter: a new reality set in, the questions and the regrets. >> i think we've been taken advantage of. >> reporter: do you regret you voted to leave the european union. >> i don't regret it at the moment, possibly, only time will tell. >> reporter: now more than 2.5 million people and counting

officer christopher dorman received that call, and responded to that location. ficer dorman a arrived, encountered the defendant, a scuffle ensued, and then the defendant callus,ly and drew his weapon and fired at officer dorman striking him seven times, once in the face, four times in the chest, and once in the groin and once in the leg. at this point a second folcroft officer was dispatched, was in route, was on the street, behind the apartment building, and actually was able to see the struggle, exited his vehicle and the defendant at this point in time turned the gun and started to shoot at the second officer, and a second attempt to kill another folcroft officer. he received a call over the radio he could hear officer dorman indicating that he was shot. officer dorman was able to go through the apartment, through the alley between the two buildings, and ended up on elmwood avenue where a third folcroft officer was able to attempt to render aid and place the injured officer dorman in his vehicle, rush him to fitzgerald mercy hospital, where upon he was treate

christopher dorman was shot seven times as he was conducting a drug investigation on friday. he was shot as he approached people suspected of smoking marijuana behind an apartment building. the suspect donte island has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault. we'll follow the latest developments on christopher dorman's release and bring you updates on the air and on line at 6abc.com. >>> the 42-year-old woman who was shot and killed with a cross bow in northeast philadelphia has been identified. her husband remains in police custody this noon. "action news" reporter, annie mccormick is live at the scene on will it's -- willits road. >> police do not believe this was an accident. 911 calls came into police sunday night before 9:30 p.m. in the 3100 block of willits road. 42-year-old pamela nightlinger's husband shot her with a hunting cross bow leaving a penetrating wound in her torso. she managed to run next-door for help and died at the hospital. crime scene clearance cleaned the buddy scene that was on the lawn and the driveway. >> i saw that he had a cross

cop was rushing by. >> reporter: folcroft police tell "action news" that 25-year-old officer christopher dormanto this building after reports of people smoking narcotics. dorman was shot several times in his face, torso and lower extremities. he was taken to penn presbyterian hospital in critical but stable condition. >> i was told by the doctors that thank god he had his vest on. so, apparently there may have been several shots into his vest. i don't know front, back or both. i'm not sure. >> reporter: meanwhile police activity quickly intensified back at the scene. moments after a flash bang was set off officers emerged from this building and took at least four people into custody. >> my family really respects police officers so i'm pretty sure we're all really sad. >> reporter: now police have not said what connection if any those taken into custody have to this shooting but this is still very much an active investigation. we expect to learn more about this within the next hour. reporting live in folcroft, i'm jeanette reyes for channel6 "action news. brian. >> all right, jeanette, thanks ve

there is concerning news emer emerging from delaware county about the day that folcroft officer christopher dormanas shot seven times. they say the system failed momentarily as officer dorman's colleagues were trying to get him help. "action news" reporter jeff chirico has been looking into what happened and life with the details. jeff? >> sarah, the time could go n not -- the timing could not have been worse. looking into what cause add computer at the communication center to malfunction leaving dispatchers in the dark about what was going on on the ground in folcroft. >> i turned down the street and he was running across the street towards my car. >> we heard the recording of officer christopher dorman's frantic radio calls for help followed by the sergeant. but "action news" learned these radio calls, and others from shortly after the shooting, never made it to dispatchers at the delaware county communications center who apparently had no idea an officer had been shot for several minutes. >> every time we call, we call our call number and call into the radio room and we're getting no response.

. >> folcroft police officer christopher dorman will be released from the hospital days after being shot seven times. meanwhile, new information is coming out about a possible communications failure around the time of the shooting. "action news" reporter, katherine scott is live at penn presbyterian hospital in university city where christopher dorman is recovering. katherine. >> reporter: matt we're hearing the computer malfunction meant dispatchers didn't know what was going on the ground when the officer as was shot. the good news the officer is heading home today it will be by police and fire escort. we heard the recording of officer christopher dorman at call for help and sergeant william baird rushing the critically injured officer to the hospital. as officer dorman plans to head home there are serious concerns about delaware's counties emergency communication systems. "action news" has learned that the radio calls and others from shortly after the incident never made it to dispatchers at the delaware county communication center. delaware county officials say a computer rebooted an

we learned about officer christopher dorman, shot in a drug bust, taking four bullets to the chest, one to the face, one to the groin, and one to the leg. he was wearing his bullet proof vest, and tonight, the chief says that likely saved his life. all the angles are kvred tonight, more about what led to the shooting, how the officer's doing now, and neighbors caught in the middle of a man hunt in the community. team coverage begins with brendon hudson at the folcroft fire department where we get up to date. >> reporter: jim, we just learned officer christopher dorman was trying to break up a drug deal by one described as a criminal. the suspected shooter had been to prison before. >> i'm shot, i'm shot! >> a terrifying call about shots fired. we now know what led up to officer christopher dorman shot zem zem seven times. >> a scuffle ensued, and the defendant callously drew his weapon and fired at officer dorman. >> reporter: delaware county district attorney says dorman was able to run away from the gunfire. two other folcroft officers showed up to help. police say the shooter is dant

>> reporter: twenty-five year-old folcroft boro police officer christopher dorman pleading for help. >> unaudible. >> reporter: as he is being shot. >> about 10:00 o'clock this morning our officers, folcroft officers were dispatched for some subjects smoking. >> reporter: minutes earlier one year veteran of the force was first to respond to a call in the 1500 block of elmwood street in folcroft. >> people thought they were selecting narcotics. >> reporter: when the chief of police said he was ambush, shot seven times, dormans vest saving his life. >> i was told by there is that thank god he had his vest on. there may have been several shots into his vest. i don't know front back or both i'm in the sure. >> reporter: dor man was transported to mercy fitzgerald hospital by a fellow officer. >> unaudible. >> reporter: then flown by hell cooperate tore penn presbyterian where he is currently in critical but

officer christopher dorman was investigating drug activity when authorities say he was ambushed and shot seven times. following a massive manhunt police took a suspect into custody who faces possible attempted murder charges now. we have live team coverage this evening. let's begin with "action news" reporter dann cuellar live at the folcroft firehouse with new details from investigator investigators. >> reporter: dan. >> reporter: rick, at a news briefing just moments ago officials announced that the alleged gunman identified as dante brooks island aka abdul wali is a career criminal. he was released from prison after serving 15 years. there was an a warrant for his arrest when officials say he shot and struck one officer and fired and missed at another. after 10:00 this morning 25-year-old officer christopher dorman responding to a report of people smoking narcotics in the rear of a apartment building. suddenly the frantic officer radioed that he had been shot. >> i'm shot in the face. i'm shot in the face. [gunfire] >> shots fired, shots fired. >> i'm shot, i'm shot. >> reporter: near

. >> reporter: just three days after he was shot seven times, folcroft police officer christopher dorman left penn presbyterian to a hero's reception. philadelphia police officer jesse hartnett among the well wish schers. hartnett shot three times in ambush attack in january he knows all too well the trauma dorman has gone through. >> i'm shot in the face! >> hours after the shooting friday, police arrested dante brooks island for the da

the officer christopher dorman is in the hospital in critical but stable condition, we will continue to update you as updates become available. >>> now on the healthwatch tonight international day of yoga was celebrated, proclaimed to recognize health benefits of the yoga and that includes for people with disability. >> health reporter stephanie stahl is here with more on special classes. >> reporter: they are indeed. yoga is very popular, we know that. doctors say it can provide a variety of health benefits and that extend to people with disabilities. well, now there are yoga classes for those special populations, one started by a mom who was inspired by her son. >> really tall. >> reporter: this is adaptive yoga for people with disabilities. >> everything from cerebral palsy, ms, stroke survivors, parkinson's, down syndrome. >> reporter: kerry hamlen has been practicing yoga for years and now something she does with her son sean who has cerebral palsy and others with disability. >> ohio ace for everybody, and it doesn't matter your age, your size, anything, it doesn't math fur you

at the request of officer christopher dorman and many supporters of social media,. >> don't forget me. >> reporter: kenney chesney gave a shout out to the police officer shot seven times on friday but he mistakenly said that the officer died. >> but before he passed a way he wanted a shout out. >> reporter: twenty-five year-old dorman is alive and recovering at penn presbyterian medical center. several folcroft officers were at concert. the police department quickly tweeted kenney chesney just say officer dorman passed away. that is false. he ace live and well, following up with make this right. chesney in turn made a phone call to dorman at the hospital this morning apologizing, and offering to take him out for beers, and an eagles game. >> no worries at all, i appreciate it. >> we knew as a police department, he didn't do this on purpose. it wasn't done. >> reporter: chesney said he found out about dorman just before he hit the stage, quote i was so caught up in the moment i think the emotions got the best of me and i was than the as clear as i could have been. we found folks at the

many of the folks in this tigh tight-knit community folcroft have known christopher dorman since he was a little boy. a little boy who made clear he wanted to help his community in any way possible. well today that community return the favor. a grand welcome home for dorman after what can only be described as a miracle recovery. (applause). >> reporter: christopher dorman was wheeled out of the of penn presbyterian hospital just three days after a drug suspect pumped seven bullets into him from close range. most of the police officer on hand to escort him might have categorized his survival as a miracle. dorman described himself as lucky and seemed anxious to put all this hoopla behind him. >> ready to get back to work. >> reporter: trip from hospital to home include add stop at the folcroft firehouse. 25-year-old dorman's career of service includes a stint as a volunteer firefighter and corrections officer before joining the folcroft police department. a crowd of well wish schers was on hand to make known that you are appreciation for their hometown hero. >> the community comes togethe

twenty-five year-old officer christopher dorman was looking into reports of drug activity today but dannte island was allegedly looking at him, down the barrel of the gun, and seven of his bullets would find his alleged target. tonight "action news" was given this exclusive look at officer dorman in the hospital, thankfully awake, and smiling, and reportedly laughing with friend. we have got team coverage tonight, "action news" reporter jeff chirico is at the hospital where officer dorman is recovering but we will begin with dann cuellar live at folcroft police headquarters. dann, you have more on the shooting, manhunt and eventual arrest. >> reporter: that is right, brian. bail for three three-year old daunte island has been just set at one million-dollar. suspect at center of this case, apparently was a career criminal who had just gotten out the of federal prison after serving 15 years. police say he apparently had in plans to go back. do you have anything to say? three three-year old daunte island, ab toll wahi had nothing to say being led away to appear before a judge. authorities say

authorities saye is man who shot and struck christopher dorman and fired and missed at another office was arriving at this police vehicle this exclusive "acon news" video shows windows blown out, bullet still lodged in the head rest of the passenger seat. a frantic officer dorman radioed in that he had been shot. >> i'm shot. i'm shot. shots fired, shots fired. >> i'm shot, i'm shot. >> reporter resides reported heang fun shots. >> pop, pop, pop, pop, i said my god, somebody is shooting, and i opened the door, the cop, then the cop come they just shot a cop. before that it was all just drug activity constantly going on. >> reporten shot seven times once in the face, four times in the chest, once in the groin and once in the leg. >> it is unbelievable he ace live. >> reporten large contingent of swat officer, atf, fbi agents would converge on the apartment comexn the 1500 block of elmwood where this whole thing began at 10:00 this morning. amtrak and septa service was suspended as the manhunt was underway. soon they would catch up with him hiding out in an apartment. police say a 40 ca

bear through his brother in blue fellow officer christopher dorman into the back of a police cruiser and rushed the bleeding patrolman to the hospital after dorman was shot seven times in his face, groin, chest and leg. all while responding to a routine call about a suspected drug dealer near these apartments in folcroft delaware county friday morning. >> he's just a good guy. nothing bothers him. great sense of humor. something like this has to happen. >> reporter: the chief says dorman is in the process of becoming a septa police officer. the rookie cop joined folcroft's department last year and serves part time. the chief says dorman has been a volunteer firefighter in folcroft since he was 16. >> i was principal secretary at academy park and got to know chris when he came through academy park high school. >> this woman served on the local counsel with his dad. the 25-year-old dreams of serving his community started as kid and never wavered. >> he always wanted to be a folcroft officer. >> reporter: the chief says this is the first time in the tiny department's memory that a folcro

officer christopher dorman is at home tonight recovering really hard to believe just three days aftereing shot seven times. he was wheeled out of the hospital to a hero's welcome this afternoon. then tonight he got a surprise visit from some friends he never met. they just may have broken the noise ordinance in folcroft tonight. >> that chokes me up every time i do this. >> reporter: rolling thunder of the harleys and hahn today's from this group was all for a very good cause. >> 90% of us are them. we're all police, firefighters, veterans, so try to give back. >> reporter: they are the hogs and heroes foundation a band of motorcycle riders who travel to visit and honor veterans and first responders who have been injured or wounded in the line of duty. >> family basically. family. >> reporter: is that why you guys are out here? >> yes. take care of our own. >> reporter: most of those riding in the rain served themselves. >> i served moat of my live in the military. i cannot be any prouder than i am of this individual for what he did for us and our community. >> reporter: tonight's rid

fall croft officer christopher dorman was released from penn presbyterian hospital about 2:30 ace afternoonhundred people gathering in folcroft to greet officer dorman. anxious to see their local hero return home. police say dante island shot dorman on friday as he approached a group of suspected people smoking marijuana at an apartment building. he's facing two counts of attempted murder for firing at a second officer as well. >>> in northeast philadelphia, a woman is dead after she was shot in the chest with a cross bow. the victi victims have been ided as 42 year old pamela night linger it happened last night on the 3100 block of willits rotor. police say they charged the victim's husband paul. with the murder. neighbors and business owners told fox 29 they saw bizarre behavior from the suspect in recent weeks. >>> geese in the washington, d.c. area will soon be going from the park to the dinner plate. isn't officials say too many of the birds are posing a health hazard tow they're taking lethal action. fox's lindsay watts has the story. >> reporter: for some park goers abundant wildlife

officer christopher dorman is expected to head home sometime this afternoon. hello, i'm jim donovan. >> thanks for joining us, i'm brooke thomas. officer is at penn presbyterian hospital where he's been defying the odds. our own justin finch picks up the story from university city. >> a remarkable recovery at penn presbyterian, folcroft police saying officer christopher dorman could return sometime today. fellow offers verse been by his side over the weekend, as he heals from several gunshot wounds. >> he's doing great, his spirits are up, getting little better every day, he's getting a little rest, which he needs. >> i appreciate it. >> in his hospital room, a cell phone camera captured a phonecall between dorman and one every his favorite artists country star kenny chesney. chesney calling with well wishes, and to clear up that slip of the tongue he made at lincoln financial field miss aikenly telling dor man he died. >> so he want today come tonight so bad, and please don't forget me. >> some of our officers were at the concert, and we new that he didn't, i

applause). >> reporter: just three days after he was shot seven times, folcroft police officer christopher dormaneft penn presbyterian to a hero's reception. philadelphia police officer jesse hartnett among the well wish schers. hartnett shot three times in ambush attack in january he knows all too well the trauma dorman has gone through. >> i'm shot in the face! >> hours after the shooting friday, police arrested dante brooks island for the da describes as a drug dealer and career criminal. (applause). >> reporter: dorman's homecoming celebration continued at the folcroft fire company. where the officer spoke out about his ordeal for the first time. >> i'd like to say thank you to everybody for being there for me and my family and my fellow brothers in blue. everybody supporting me means lot. i appreciate it. >> his mother jean shared her son hasn't loft one bit of his quirky personality. >> as you know he was shot in the groin and he wanted to make sure he had all his parts. that's one example of his sense of humor. >> reporter: though out of the hospital he has a long recovery ahead. but there

folcroft police officer christopher dorman is in the hospital tonight after a man opens fire shooting the officer seven times. this as officer dorman respon responding to a drug call this morning. >>> good evening everyone, thanks for joining us. i'm chris o'connell. >> i'm lucy noland. we have team coverage of this breaking news. karen hepp at penn presbyterian where officer dorman is right now in surgery. we begin with bruce gordon in folcroft for the latest on the investigation. bruce? >> reporter: yeah, lucy, it's the oldest cliche around, so and so is lucky to be alive. but listen to the story of young folcroft police officer you'll quickly figure out this story is all too real. the incident began as a seeming routine call. several men including dante brooks island also known as abdul wahi doing drugs behind an apartment building on the 1500 block of elmwood avenue. >> it appeared from the person that called in that he was actually selling illegal drugs behind that apartment complex at 1528 elmwood avenue. >> reporter: a witness tells fox 29 the first officer on the scene identif

twenty-five year-old christopher dorman was shot seven times yesterday morning and tonight he is givingup kate himself on how he is doing in the video from his hospital bed. jeff chirico is live at boro hall where a vigil business to get underway offering prayers and well wishes to officer dorman and his family, jeff? >> reporter: hi walter, the community is really coming together to show support for officer dorman and many are a maced at how well he appears to be doing. as you said, he spoke for the first time, to the public today. >> i would like to thank the police are paramedics and doctors. >> reporter: just a day after taking seven bullets folcroft police officer christopher dorman released this video to "action news" to thank those who saved his life. in the photo released last night you can see the wound where a bullet pierced the 25 year-old's cheek. >> i'm shot, i'm shot, i'm shot. >> reporter: dorman was looking into suspect drug activity in a apartment complex where he walk in the barrage of bullets. after a manhunt police arrested daunte brooks island and charged him with t

applause). >> reporter: just three days after he was shot seven times, folcroft police officer christopher dormaneft penn presbyterian to a hero's reception. philadelphia police officer jesse hartnett among the well wish schers. hartnett shot three times in ambush attack in january he knows all too well the trauma dorman has gone through. >> i'm shot in the face! >> hours after the shooting friday, police arrested dante brooks island for the da describes as a drug dealer and career criminal. (applause). >> reporter: dorman's homecoming celebration continued at the folcroft fire company. where the officer spoke out about his ordeal for the first time. >> i'd like to say thank you to everybody for being there for me and my family and my fellow brothers in blue. everybody supporting me means lot. i appreciate it. >> his mother jean shared her son hasn't loft one bit of his quirky personality. >> as you know he was shot in the groin and he wanted to make sure he had all his parts. that's one example of his sense of humor. >> reporter: though out of the hospital he has a long recovery ahead. but there

>> that go fund me their goal was 40,000, 28,900 now. >> thanks, dave. >>> 6:37. >> officer christopher dormancovering in the hospital he gives a special shout out from a top country music star but there was one huge mistake. officer dorman was a supposed to attend kenney chesney's concert saturday night but he is still in the hospital and supposed to get out this morning or today. he asked the singer not to forget about him in a video that he d chesney gave officer dorman a special shout of of support at the concert but mistakenly said this. >> he passed away, but before he passed away he did a video so he wanted to come tonight. >> so, his pr people gave him the wrong information. he said that the officer was dead. >> office are dorman his friend darlene, said he laughed off chesney's flip up and was excited when kenney called yesterday morning to apologize. >> is what the old line, reports of my demise are premature, something like that. >>> so kenney also tweeted, he said i told officer dorman we'd watch an eagles game together and have beers some day. i bet he does that. >>> here's some t

. >>> multiple prayer vigils held tonight for 25-year-old officer christopher dorman who survived beinghot seven times. >>> good evening, i'm jessica teen. >> i'm ukee washington. >>> "eyewitness news" reporter david spunt is outside penn presbyterian hospital where officer dorman underwent surgery. david? >> reporter: ukee and jess, good evening. there's no question this police officer is one tough police officer. he's been in and out of several surgeries today as you mentioned shot several times. he is expected to make a full recovery. meanwhile, his alleged shooter is sitting behind bars right n now. >> i'm shot, i'm shot, i'm shot! >> folcroft police officer christopher dorman 25-year-old member of the force called 911 after being shot seven times. once in the face. he was wearing a bullet proof vest. >> i'm shot in the face! i'm shot in the face! >> this has the man police shot and almost killed one of their own. his name is dante brook island. >> dante, do you have any comment isn't island was quiet as police whisked him away friday night to be arraigned before judge. >> he's a dr

despite being hit seven times, officer christopher dorman is awake and on the road to recovery. >>> goodvening, everyone, i'm natasha brown. thanks for joining us. officer dorman is being treated right now at penn presbyterian medical center in university city and that's where we find "eyewitness news" reporter alexandria hoff today who spoke with the officer's family just a short time ago. alex. >> reporter: well, natasha, officer dorman's family says that the road ahead will be long but that he's up, he's walking around and he's in good spirits despite still being in a significant amount of pain. now, not only was he a part-time police officer but also a volunteer firefighter. so there's been no shortage of visitors. it's been a steady stream of law enforcement and first responders at penn presbyterian hospital. >> lifts your spirits now matter what. >> reporter: that's what they're all here to do for 25-year-old folcroft police officer and volunteer firefighter christopher dorman. who was shot seven times yesterday morning ambushed while responding to a report of drug use. >> i'm shot

tam is off, nydia han joins us. >>> folcroft police say officer christopher dorman will be released fromion n" learned about dispatch problem when the police officer was shot. >> we're looking for wet weather, as storms move our way later today and tonight. >> i'm sor.

. >>> multiple prayer vigils held tonight for 25-year-old officer christopher dorman who survived beinghot seven times. >>> good evening, i'm jessica teen. >> i'm ukee washington. >>> "eyewitness news" reporter david spunt is outside penn presbyterian hospital where officer dorman underwent surgery. david? >> reporter: ukee and jess, good evening. there's no question this police officer is one tough police officer. he's been in and out of several surgeries today as you mentioned shot several times. he is expected to make a full recovery. meanwhile, his alleged shooter is sitting behind bars right n now. >> i'm shot, i'm shot, i'm shot! >> folcroft police officer christopher dorman 25-year-old member of the force called 911 after being shot seven times. once in the face. he was wearing a bullet proof vest. >> i'm shot in the face! i'm shot in the face! >> this has the man police shot and almost killed one of their own. his name is dante brook island. >> dante, do you have any comment isn't island was quiet as police whisked him away friday night to be arraigned before judge. >> he's a dr

thinks christopher dorman pictured in his hospital bed.s been alert, talking after surgery and he is expect to make a full recovery but family and friend say he will need plenty of financial help since he is a part-time officer without benefits. investigators say an allege drug dealer daunte brooks island shot him seven times including wound to the chest, others to his face, groin, leg while responding to a call of suspicious activity friday morning. bullet-proof vest officer dorman was wearing is credited for saving his life ape been an outpouring of support ever since. >> he deserves everything that he has done, all of the support, love from everybody around the world. i have thousands of facebook messages that have not been answered yet because is there just so many messages of police departments, and people that just care about him being okay and that is all that matters is he is alive and he is okay a. owe might not be himself for a little while, something that happens but i was saying he needs help. >> donations set up, north of $28,

happened. >> reporter: hundreds lit candles and wrote messages of support celebrating officer christopher dorman who took seven bullets protecting his community. >> i started crying. he is one of us. >> reporter: for many, dorman isn't just any cop he was born and raise understand folcroft and volunteered as a firefighter since he could drive. police say he was ambushed responding to a call of drug activity. he was flown to penn presbyterian where he underwent surgery for shots to his face, leg and groin. >> he is alive ascertain doing terrific. he is up and walking. >> reporter: george dorman said the bullet-proof vest saved his son's life. he is refusing all pain meld indication. >> i would be hitting that little red button every two seconds. he told them take it away. >> i would like to thank the police and paramedics county doctors. dorman released the video thanking those who saved him. the neighbors say it is them who she would be thanking him. police arrested donte island accused of shooting at dorman and another officer, island is being held on $1 million bail. jeff chirico channel 6 "ac

christopher dorman was released from the hospital after being severely wounded. dozens of law enforcement officers turned out to show their support. he later spoke at a local fire house. >> i'd like to thank everybody for being there for me and my family. everybody supporting me means a lot. i appreciate it. >> he was likely saved by his vest. a suspect has been charged in the case. >>> ikea is recalling millions of dressers that could tip over. the company instituted a repair program last summer. the recall was triggered by the death of another child. all six have childrened. the retailer refund or repair kit. the recall involves 29 million units. some were sold more than a decade ago. >> danabbie lee miller admitted that she smuggled thousands of dollars into the u.s. to avoid paying taxes. she admitted she concealed more than $750,000 in earnings when she declared bankruptcy. >>> turning our focus to sports and baseball fans will remember this name. kris bryant. belted three home runs and two doubles last night. the first major leaguer to do that in the modern

we learned about officer christopher dorman, shot in a drug bust, taking four bullets to the chest, one to the face, one to the groin, and one to the leg. he was wearing his bullet proof vest, and tonight, the chief says that likely saved his life. all the angles are kvred tonight, more about what led to the shooting, how the officer's doing now, and neighbors caught in the middle of a man hunt in the community. team coverage begins with brendon hudson at the folcroft fire department where we get up to date. >> reporter: jim, we just learned officer christopher dorman was trying to break up a drug deal by one described as a criminal. the suspected shooter had been

county police officer who survived being shot seven times has some special visitors today. >> christopher dormant with the director of the secret service. he's in town checking out sites for the democratic national convention. he asked to meet with dorman so he could thank him for his service and simply tell him he's awesome. that's a quote. dorman also posed for pictures with two officers who helped save his life. sergeant william bear op the left drove him to the hospital in his police cruiser. david depitro shot back at the suspect distracting him from officer dorman. he was escorted to the full croft fire company where he told the reporters the first time since the shooting, he was ready to get back to work. >> in his red, white and blue there. >>> lady gaga, lenny kravitz performing for a different audience right in our area. ♪ these local guys will be putting on a show this fourth of july. we'll show you brotherly love coming up. >>> a vaccine developed right here. i'll show you how it works. >>> investigation into the terror attacks in turkey continue. officials say they have a timeline n

despite his terrifying ordeal christopher dorman said it, it's just part of doing his job and alreadyy to go back to work. >> pretty incredible. nbc's 10 deanna durante is there as officer dorman returned to his hometown and you also spoke to the officer's family. >> reporter: yeah, we did. it's a good thing that these fire trucks weren't needed a little while ago because the lawn, the area around the base here filled with people and all people who wanted to welcome that officer home and his mother told me she supports his decision to get back to work as soon as possible. >> arriving at fullcroft fire company officer christopher dorman is surrounded by cheering crowds. one little boy saying -- >> we love you. >> like to say thank you for everybody being there and my fellow brothers. everybody that supports me. appreciate it. >> reporter: dorman was shot on words as he sat in the fire hall filled with community members and well wishers and when asked how he's feeling. >> ready to go back to work. >> reporter: and dorman's mother knows her son will be back on the job as soon as he can.

they're gathering for officer christopher dorman he was shot in the line of duty yesterday. 25-year-old is at penn presbyterian hospital tonight. >> and he is recovering from from being hit by at least seven bullets. sabina kuriakose is live in folcroft. it sounds like the officer is doing pretty well all things considered. >> reporter: oh, dawn, we have great news, of course, he's expected now make a full recovery. he has been in stable condition today upgrade from critical condition just last night. this morning and today he is awake and talking. we are told this is of course despite having been shot in the face among other gunshot wounds across his body. we know one bullet entered his nose and exited through his cheek this is really mack us will that not only is he going to be okay, but he is actually expected to make a full recove recovery. now, again, the vigil here planned to take place in just a few hours here at borough hall in folcroft. the gathering is planned to celebrate officer dorman's dedication they tell us to the people here in folcroft. the 25-year-old was

but the big story on "action news tonight is the release of folcroft police officer christopher dormanee days after being shot seven times, dorman left penn presbyterian to the applause and cheers of other police officers who had come to show their support. a procession from west philadelphia to folcroft passed up lined fire trucks and police cars and finally dorm plan arrived at the folcroft fire company where he was hailed as a hero. that's where "action news" reporter clad pradelli is live tonight and chad, what was it like there today? >> reporter:. >> reporter: jim, officer dorman grew up in folcroft was a volunteer firefighter here at the folcroft fire department as a teenager so he's well known. the community came in force to welcome him home. officer chris dorman received a hero's welcome at the folcroft fire department. [cheers and applause] >> reporter: dozens

the nbc 10 investigators learned he should not have been a free man on friday when officer christopher dorman was shot. we'll have more on our investigation coming up in just a minute, but first nbc 10's keith jones is here now with more on the officer's extraordinary day. keith? >> reporter: officer dorman, the hero of delaware county came home from the hospital and few wouldn't even guess the 25-year-old officer would make such a quick recovery. today he was greeted by friends, fellow officers and, of course, his family. age escort of squad cars followed dorman from the hospital to the folcroft fire department where he's volunteered since he was 16 years old. he and his parents were overwhelmed by the crowds of people cheering and waving flags. he's not talking about the shooting, but he's talking about getting back on the job as soon as he can. >> i would like to say thank you for everybody for bei