a hostage situation at the james t. vonn in smyrna.g two staff members and 82 inmates remain inside buildings ca total of 46 -- buildingy. a total of 46 inmates have been released. >> we put on together outline the resource yourself we have to bear to get our employees out. >> reporter: four members of the department of corrections staff taken hostage. officials have not said how many people are behind this, whether they have weapons or made any specific threats against the hostages. the first staffer was released mid afternoon with non-life threatening injuries after the 35-year-old officer was struck numerous times with fists and mop wringer. chopper 6 hd was over head as the second correctional officer was released, as well as 19 inmates. 12:30 a.m., 14 additional inmates were released and held securely elsewhere in the facility. >> we don't know the dynamics of takeover or if any inmates were held against their will or if they requested and were released by whoever is in charge. inmates. >> reporter: there are reports that the taki

breaking news update on the hostage situation at james t. vonnin smyrna, delaware, inmates are holding two prison employees hostage at this hour. we'll bring you updates as this goes on. let's go over to karen rogers with the latest in traffic. >> reporter: we're live in mount laurel, 295. the left lane is blocked southbound past 73. really jammed southbound. northbound we have a gaper delay. you're jammed in both directions, extra heavy on 295 in burlington county. woods town, we have a head-on collision tractor-trailer and pick up truck closing route 40 outside woodstown high school. it's shut down near 45. an overturned vehicle blocking lincoln drive northbound near gypsy lane. >> we'll take a break and come back to accuweather. >> reporter: sunshine coming up over the horizon for a change. clouds around this morning, as well. storm tracker 6 live shows you a couple of light snow showers north and west of reading heading to the east, probably falling a part. 35 degrees in philadelphia. it's a cold start across the region. winds light for now.

when police stormed c block c of the james t. vonn in smyrna. they discovered steven floyd unresponsive. authorities are working on determining the cause of death. >>> a corrections union official said floyd saved his colleague's lives by warn that go the inmates set a trap. union president said after inmates forced sergeant floyd into the closet, he warned other officers coming to his aid. he spoke highly of the 16-year-old veteran of the prison. >> i would like steven floyd to be remembered as the happy smiling man that he was, wonderful father, husband an great correctional officer. >> two others were taken hostage. they are expect the to be fine. all 120 inmates in building c are considered suspects. >>> the trump administration is set to impose new sanctions on iran as early as today. president trump and the national security advicers said they put -- advisers put the country on notice. >> from talking tough to taking action. president trump ready to impose new sanctions against iran. >> iran continues to threaten u.s. friends and allies in

prisoners took four employees hostage at the james t. vonn in smyrna, delaware, one of them, a corrections officer was killed. 100 inmates are being questioned. katherine scott is live at the satellite center with more on the story. >> reporter: that's right, all 120 inmates in the buildings are being considered suspects. as the investigation continues those who knew an loved sergeant fly are remembering him. a vigil is being held tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the smyrna, municipal park. 47-year-old sergeant steven floyd was with the delaware department of corrections for 16 years. he was a father and grandfather and he is being hailed a hero. when the inmates started to takeover at the correctional center, sergeant floyd warned other officers it was a trap. they escaped uninjured while he was thrown into a closet. >> sergeant steven floyd senior saved lives in an emergency situation. >> reporter: sergeant floyd lost his life in the hostage situation at the delaware prison. four employees were taken hostage, two were released wednesday morning. sho

authorities say the action of steven floyd saved lives when inmates took over a section of the james t. vonn correctional center. last night many honored the late husband and father. "action news" was there. >> reporter: it was a an emotional night for hundreds gathered in the bitter cold to remember steven floyd the 47-year-old grandfather now hailed a hero for saving officers lives. >> he only thought about other people and not himself. >> reporter: floyd's grieving widow and children were among those at the vigil at smyrna municipal park, so too was one of the officers injured in the uprising. [inaudible] >> reporter: officials say floyd warned other prison staffers tohe after he had falling into the' traps. >> been o delaware corrections line of duty death but it is our th reporter: for those who knew floyd his sacrifice isn't surprising. >> like the sock we closed the program with, the hero, it fits him to a t. >> when i heard what he had done, how i saved more lives that's how he was sacrifice his on life for other officers. >> reporter: flags are at half staff in honor of lieutenant f

the siege ended yesterday morning when police stormed cell block c at the james t. vonn in smyrna. when they got inside they found an unresponsive guard steven floyd. he was later declared dead. a vigil will be held for floyd in smyrna this evening,. >>> the overnight manager of an upper darby laundromat shot would be rapest and thief with his own gun. he trapped helper in the restroom and demanded taking off her clothes. that's when she she said she had nothing to lose and fought back. >> i had to take the gun from him. i got it and shot him. >> the gunman staggered out and managed to runaway. police caught up with him a few blocks away and took him into custody. he is in serious condition and facing multiple charges. >>> now is the time when gardeners start to look past the bear branches of winter and start dreaming of spring bloom. that's great noose for those looking for a -- great news for those looking for a job. maribel aber has more. >> lowe's will add 45,000 season workers as the spring season start. there's a chance some of the workers may become full time. 50% last year