we are live in northeast philly, justin finch cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >> sharp turn, indeed. in, thanks so. >> well, it is on the internet been able to talk b2 big stories of the day, first two, escape lamas run wild through the streets of arizona. arizona! more on their adventure when we come back. >> the lamas on the loose. also okay, this may seem obvious, but what color is this dress? it may seem obvious to you, but this is causing a huge debate on social media. we're talking based on this coming up. nick snow. >> yes, that's really crazy ukee, and erika we could talk about that for days. but right now it is lights, cameras, bloom. we're live at the philadelphia flower show celebrating the movies. >> car crashes on van kirk street off harbison avenue. driver suffered a cut on the head. there was minor damage to medic 32, inside that firehouse. >>> one of the men arrested for allegedly plotting to assist islamic state militants lived at the dover apartment complex here. investigators say he also worked at the dover mall. the suspect is accused of offering assistance, financ

live here in tullytown boro, justin finch cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >> justin, thank you. right now coming up on 5:33, let's check in with kate toy get traffic and weather together. >> this morning marking the arrival and passage of another frontal boundery will send us back to the arctic freeze. so we have to wore bit refreezing that will take place as a result of that, after we have nice little brief respit, from the arctic air, yesterday. we had chance to see some of the snow melt away, now, as a result of more cold air coming in. you know it will happen. any puddles left, just have a chance to refreeze. now, we actually have little hint of snowy weather for you out there right now indicated on storm scan3. back through northwestern chester county, western montgomery, seeing some of that, let me know, if some of those flakes are flying in your neighborhood. but, this is obviously just one little patch. so essentially going to be the exception rather than the norm, you ends up with any snowflakes out there. don't be surprised if you see them. meanwhile more than anything

i'm justin finch live details coming up. >>> justin thanks.e aware of black ice as you head out the door this morning, icy conditions on the roadways we've got another mobile weather lab cruising around, what we found coming up next. >> this will brighten your mornining, penn state stood for 46 hours to fight pediatric cancer. how much thon raised it year and why it is so important this cause why it is so important to those participants. that story coming up. compromise? middle ground? does it really look like we're holding anything back? longhorn's dinner for two for $29.99. choose two of 7 entrees. like the grilled portabella sirloin or the parmesan crusted chicken. plus two sides, two salads & a shared appetizer or a dessert. it's a deal without a single concession. longhorn steakhouse you cant fake steak. and for lunch try our new tavern steak sandwich or get any of our steakhouse lunch combos starting at $7. >> breaking news, residents are being asked to health nerve place in tullytown boro until police can get the situation under control

. >> justin finch has just arrived in wilmington near the scene of the crash justin, good morning. >> off the 495 shoulder near 12th street. you can see behind us the accident is beginning here. on the four # 95 at 12th street. what we have here is a dump truck, separated on one side, the truck on another there was one driver involved in this crash here, and we are told he is injured, extent of his injuries not known this morning. however, the impact of the crash forced the truck to separate. now the investigation has shutdown both sides of the 495 here at 12th street. so drivers in the area are being forced off the highway at this portion back around the rec here. as you can see, there are a tractor-trailer being lifted onto a tow here, caring away. driver, we know, he is injuredment the extent not known here. the investigation is said to tie up traffic throughout the morning. so if you are in the area, going to work or school, you will want to re plan your route. live in wilmington, justin finch, cbs-3, "eyewitness news". >> justin, thank youment team coverage continues right now wi

. >> out to justin finch live at the scene in tullytown with the very latest information. justin good morning. >> reporter: erika, ukee good morning, yes the focus now at this point is on the rooftop of mike's gun shop. that's where tullytown boro police believe that suspect, or suspect are holdup on that rooftop. and are possibly armed. that's about 300 yards from where we are at this point. 232 levittown parkway. now, about 2:00 this morning police say they got a call of a break-in, at that gun shop, and they arrived to find evidence of a break-in, and also evidence perhaps the suspect made his way in from the rooftop. at this point again unclear if he is armed or if there is more than one person up there. so police very quickly set up a search perimeter of the area including the levittown shopping center where we are at this point. we did talk to police who sent out emergency order for all of this area of bucks county, and take a listen to what chief daniel doyle told us earlier. >> reporter: you have possible way to contact him. do you have an idea of who he is? >> no,

we are live in southwest philadelphia, justin finch cbs-3, "eyewitness news". >> justin, we will check back with you, thank youment lincoln drive in east falls has reopened to traffic after fast freeze complicated problems with a backed up drain. philadelphia police say the drain could not handle, runoff from yesterday's rain and snow. now, water back up on to the road and became ice. penndot has about 50 trucks salting any icy areas out there right now. well investigators say a falling tree caused a fatal accident in delaware county. radnor township police say a man was heading south on sprawl road last night when the tree crushed part of his car's roof. the driver was killed. investigators also say the car then crashed into another vehicle, northbound, on sprawl road. the occupants of that other vehicle were not injured. >>> our time 5:33. >> yep, we want the latest on our forecast, katie really the cold out there do you have worry about with the slick spots f it is cold, it is ice? >> really is not if, and/or butts. it is ice. because everybody has seen these temperatures just botto

. >> i believe justin finch on the scene right now with the very latest, justin, what have you learned? >> audio difficulties right right there but authorities on the scene go this mall type area. update from that situation of shelter in place, if you are watching, please do not call 911, if in your that area, the authorities are on the scene. we'll get you more information right now matter of fact. i believe we have that. >> fixed the audio problem justin? >> reporter: can you hear me now? >> there you go. >> reporter: here we go. ukee erika very touch and go situation here, just short time ago i spoke with the chief here in tullytown and he tells us there is a suspect holdup on the roof of a nearby gun shop called mike's gun shop. this came in as a burglary call some hours ago. police are responding to that scene. they made contact with that man but gone silent. in the area there is health nerve place order that has been issued. residents urged to stay inside as police try to call this man from that rooftop and take him into custody. now, again there is happened some hours ago it cam

"eyewitness news" reporter justin finch joins us right near the scene. justin, good morning. >> reporter: erika ukee, good morning, right now the clean up now underway. take a look behind me. you will see to my left here, that's the unit that was badly crashed into just hours ago and to my right is the replacement. these are brought in when these units here, can no longer be used so here's what happened. just before 2:00 a.m. this morning, the chief here tells me a car, an acura tl, on harbison somehow hopped the curb, lost control and crashed into this garage, which was closed at the time. we had video that far car to show you now in pretty bad shape. there was only one person in that car just the driver, he was able to self-extricate himself. that is, he was able to climb from the front seat, driver seat, through the back, out the back door, to be assisted by the firefighters who were working here of course they heard the crash, and sprung right into action. this guy crashed right into not only this medic unit here, but also, oxygen tanks. had to drop s

"eyewitness news" reporter justin finch joins us a at the scene with the very latest justin, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, erika. we have learned new information about the victim in this case. we know they have both new york addresses and tied to the philadelphia area at this time are in the clear. the just behind us here the scene where police say all this happened this morning. the the shea bar and grill, that stabbing taking place there outside at 2:30 this morning. witnesses tell police an altercation began between those two men and a third man inside of that bar and grill. the suspect is a man with the full beard they say last seen wearing a black and gray jacket. he had a full beard. their fight would spill outside where that stabbing took place and was witnessed by people in the area witnesses came together, rushed those two victims to einstein medical center where that 27 year-old man is fighting for his life's that 29 year-old man he passed away here on the scene. police continued their investigation and they say they have some help from cameras above take a listen. >>

live in northeast detectives, justin finch cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >>> thank you, justin. the 57th annual grammy awards did not disappoint, millions warmed the show stopping performances on music's biggest night. danielle nottingham with all of your highlights from los angeles. >> reporter: wok err beck pulls offer major upset at the grammys, beating out beyonce and a sam smith for albumn of the year. british newcomber sam smith multiple winner taking home song of the year record of the year and best new artist. >> i want to thank the man whose this record is about who i have spent the last year with, thank you so much for breaking my heart because you got me 4-gram us. >> he also performed his break out song stay with me with mary jay blige. >> ♪ ♪ stay with me ♪ ♪ >> and beyonce won best r&b albumn. >> this has been such an incredible year. >> miranda lambert won best country albumn. >> just amazing feels surreal. >> the grammys try to make sure the performances include something for everyone, representing every genre and every generation. >> ♪ ♪ >> brianna took the stag

the justin finch joins us at upper darby township police department with the latest on the investigation justin. >> reporter: ukee, good morning. yes, that victim is recovering and would be robber is dead by his victim's hand and this morning police are trying to fin their investigation into the the robbery tip that brought both of those men together, yesterday after noon. while out for a walk at cobbs creek park wednesday afternoon a 67 year-old man, came face-to-face with a a would be robber. >> here's somebody running behind him, and as he turns around he see a masked man with a gunpointed at him saying give it up, give me all you got the. >> reporter: armed with what turned out to be a fake gun, upper darby police say the the robber demanded the 60 something hand over his valuables or die. then a surprise twist the victim was armed too with a very real, 38 caliber handgun. he opened fire striking the the man he thought might take his life. >> it the is a shame somebody had to die but at the end of the the day the bad guy pulled a stick up and lost. >> reporter: victim has a concealed

>> yes, near record cold here in our area, i'm justin finch what you can do to stay warm, and what othersre doing to shelter those who need a warm place to go. >>> justin, thank you. also, when the temperature drops this low it, only takes 30 minutes to get frostbite. doctor rob is here to talk about how you can know if you have frostbite and the best ways to protect yourself if you had to head outside during this bitter blast today. we'll be right back. ah! come on! let's hide in the attic. no. in the basement. why can't we just get in the running car? are you crazy? let's hide behind the chainsaws. smart. yeah. ok. if you're in a horror movie, you make poor decisions. it's what you do. this was a good idea. shhhh. be quiet. i'm being quiet. you're breathing on me! if you want to save fifteen percent or more on car insurance you switch to geico. it's what you do. head for the cemetery! >> here is a perfect example of how cold it is outsidement check out frozen waterfall in patterson, new jersey. >> now the temperature dipped to 0 degrees overnight. freezing most of the flowing water, i m

justin finch cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >> justin, thanks for. that will the cbs-3 mobile weather lab on the road this morning looking for slick spots around the area. we check in with justin drabick to see how his ride is coming in about ten minute or so. if you don't have the cbs philly weather app on your phone, now is the time to download it. you can check the forecast, and get weather alerts around the clock the app is available on itunes and google play. >> american airlines flight 1825 from philadelphia is forced to make an emergency landing, in texas. now, federal investigators are looking into exactly what went wrong here. "eyewitness news" reporter jan carabeo, joins us now at philly international with the very latest on this scary stuff. january, good morning. >> erika, good morning. there were dozen of passengers on board this plane when it took off here, at philadelphia international airport yesterday. fortunately, no serious injuries. however, this is a rocky landing, no one on board will soon forget. >> snapped a picture of america

. >> "eyewitness news" reporter justin finch joins us now outside the 12th district where police rushed that man to the hospital. justin? >> see the scene still active, chevy mal bo on woodlands avenue, the car that victim drove here this morning looking for help as you mentioned, police get to him in time, but he is losing consciousness, before he got to the hospital. take a listen. >> police say the driver of this silver chevy mal due pulled up to the 12th district police station looking for help the car driving irradically no headlines. >> victim said to the sergeant. i have just been shot. >> the time, about 1:30 a.m. and minutes before, the 22 year old victim told the sergeant he was driving on the six a hundred block every paschall not far from the station, when he heard three shots ring out. then realized, he had been hit. acting quickly the sergeant got the victim into a police cruiser, and drove him to penn hospital for treatment. >> halfway between this location and the hospital, the victim, who was talking then just became unconscious. >> back at the shooting scene police fou

"eyewitness news" reporter justin finch joins us from police headquarters to tell us about it, justin. >> reporter: ukee, police say they have been working around the clock on this case. they say in the area where the stabbing happened there were several surveillance cameras, one of them a city crime camera positioned a few feet from where that stabbing took place. they also have witness accounts but this morning they also say that they need more tips from the public. on social media, rapper nicki minaj broke the news identifying devon picket the man on the left as a worker on her crew who died have after being stabbed outside of a che bar and grill early wednesday morning. minaj says a second crew worker she calls eric was a second victim and he is still recovering. >> someone out there has some information, no matter how slight, it is if they tell the police that information is confidential. >> reporter: minaj says the two men were in town setting up for her upcoming tour but outside the east mt. airy club the men got in an argument with the third man pulled out a knife and stab the

justin finch in buckingham township with the conditions. justin, good morning. >> reporter: hey, good morning, ukee, and erika. we show you the ground here, bag g lot area. you see about an inch of ice accumulation here on the roads. that is what you are dealing with out along the streets i walk you over here now to durham, and york roads out here, not much traffic out there, but as you can see the same slushy conditions out along the street. of course, late last night the snow began coming in. turning the sleet and freezing rainout here in bucks county. those made for treacherous and trying conditions out along the streets out here, we spoke to drivers who say it is not too bad but they do say when headed out to give yourself some extra time. >> i got up extra early. for people driving out there today, a lot of slush rain, take your time, and be safer. get to work in one piece. >> now, out there on the roads, right now we have seen several plows and salting trucks going out here making regular rounds in this area. so expect those out on the

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home. >> they have set up shop at norristown area high school where "eyewitness news" reporter justin finchw, good morning justin. >> reporter: erika and ukee for now, red cross is sheltering 21 people here at norristown high school after being rescued from their burning building this morning. lets take to you that video a mid smoke and flames we watched fire fighters pulled several people to safety, and the fire at that 23 unit apartment building left at least one person dead this morning and evacuees were brought to norristown high school this morning. they are now here, in the school as caseworkers, helped those evacuated and, also assess each family's need. >> what is clear to us is that we are going to have to provide substantial case management services helping these families relocate. the building is so severely damaged. >> and, in that region red cross expects that we may have to shelter or assist many here in the coming hours and days here. we are looking now, at where they are set up in the gym right outside that red cross trailer. there are goods in that trailer now going in the

we are live here in wilmington justin finch cbs-3, "eyewitness news". >>> justin, thanks so much. >> right now we get over to vittoria the detours even opened still congest in the. >> i would say 95 still probably good bet right now in case you do see maybe lingering police officer vehicle or something like that, del dot, but i mean with there being no rush hour just yet, still would be okay. let's continue. let's talk a little bit about what we're seeing right nowment so shout out to justin finch, great job out there. it is freezing, covering this incident. so yes the earlier incident occurred about 2:40 this morning, so 01:00, that's quite some time, get that big-time accident cleared out of the way. they did a great job. now, with the movement now on both sides northbound and southbound of 495 at 12th street, good to go. let's continue jump on over to the schuylkill expressway or route one rather where we do have another incident, which is compromising looks to be pushed to the shoulder as much as possible. this is not too far away from the area of 413 not too far from pa turnpike

eye witt the necessary news reporter justin finch joins us live at that scene with more, justin good morning. >>> good morning erika. police say they are in the ruling out that perhaps the suspect, the stabber, knows the the two victims. one is now clinging for his life and other has passed away. the suspect has gotten away but authorities are hoping that cameras in the area especially ones close by that is a city crime camera positioned right by that club. they have may have caught some evident in this case. police are existing all of that are lead and their search for the stabber. stenton avenue at a stand still, philadelphia police shut down this stretch between washington lane and johnson street to investigate a deadly double stabbing that began around 2:30 a.m. outside of shea bar and grill but the a attack was sparked by an altercation inside. >> we're in the sure what the argument was about. the the argument came outside of the bar where on stenton avenue on the sidewalk, as well as on the highway the the staning, took place. >> reporter: police say club goers scrambled to rus

"eyewitness news" reporter justin finch at northeast detectives right now. justin? >> ukee, erika good morning that's right. on the loose now those three men and thousands of dollars in jewelry and valuables including rolex and three gold chains. the talk here is that the victim in this case may have unwittingly exposed himself by posting those items on instagram. video to the scene in summer ton. where about 2:30, sunday night, three men kicked their way into a dorm, an apartment they were armed we are told, and announced very quickly they wanted jewelry and cash. that will rolex and three gold chains they saw on instagram, they did make off with those items. there were four other teens in the apartment at the brookshire terrace ants, and one was able to call for help. those crooks did escape through back window as police arrived. now, not too far from the residence, authorities did finds three cell phones, and backed out live no surprise, they suspect that perhaps this was a set up, that the victim in this case may have known those men that came in and stole those

"eyewitness news" reporter justin finch is near the scene to tell you all about it. justin? >> reporter: ukee, good morning. yes, it happened about 12:30 this morning as you can see behind me here. police are hold that scene see that cop car in the street on silver, and to the left that far car the mercedes where the shooting took place this morning police are -- police are slim at this time but they know they are looking for killer semiautomatic weapon. in the dark of night and frigid cold, a man left for dead. about 12:30 a.m., witnesses heard gunfire, and dialed 911. police say the victim is 39 years old and was shot at close range inside of this mercedes park near 27th and silver streets. >> he was suffering from gunshot wounds to the face, and head. based on crime scene evidence we know that seven shots were fired through the driver door window found seven bullet holes. >> next, declared the man dead at the scene. meantime investigators combed the crime scene for clues. some evidence that may lead them to this man's killer. >> the 39 year old victim is the registered ow

we are live, i'm justin finch for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >> justin, thank you. we will get back to you soon. >>> todays after a fire, officials are worried that the building could collapse. philadelphia's licenses and inspections say the building on south 52nd street is dangerous because of the weight of the ice. l and i also says it the is giving the owner a chance to demolish this building. our attempts to reach the owner has gone unanswered erika. >>> imagine not being able to turn up the heat in your home to stay warm in this bitter cold. that is the problem some people living in this apartment complex on westmontmont avenue in lower merion are dealing w the justin helmer says the heat has just about stopped working since friday. tenants say their manager told them that the heat is working and it is simply too coal. our steve paterson tried to get answer from his a with man identified by tenants we spoke with as the building manager. >> reporter: we have had some complaints from people in your building, people that say they are without heat, is this true. >>

"eyewitness news" reporter justin finch is near the scene, at 27th and silver to bring you up to date on this story. justin? >> reporter: ukee, good morning. we are right at the corner every silver and 27th street and just behind us, what's left of the scene this morning, police are continuing to work this shooting investigation. you'll see that police car right on silver, to the left of that, the mercedes where that man was shot at some point this morning let's show you video now from earlier see crime scene crews combing the scene for any amount of evidence they can find, that can help them track down this killer, we know the shots were fired, somewhere about 12:30 this morning witnesses in the area did call police, police arrived to find that man unconscious in the driver seat of his car. they also found several bullet holes in the driver side window, police tell us he was shot at close range and they're work to go find more details about where this guy may be, who shot him let's take a listen what the cops had to say. >> he was suffering from gunshot wounds to the face, and head.

we are live in center city, i'm justin finch for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >>> justin, thank you. >>> a a lot of yelling and shouting as the fill school reform commission a approves five applications for charter schools. >> and disruptions during the shooting which was contentious a at the times led to four a arrests. the src voted to approve five of 39 school applications last night. they were independent charter school west kipp a academy mass community charter school mastery gillespy texas and tech fieri. >> i don't know this they will stand up tonight. >> we reviewed each application on their own terms for merit, and called the balls and strikes that we felt were a appropriate. >> the the state legislature, compelled the src to hear new charter applicationness exchange for signing off on the $2 per pack cigarette tax. >>> well, your time is 5:35. in business news this morning what the celebrities, what celebrities will take home from this years academy award, even if they don't get an oscar. >> to get one of of those swag bags can you imagine. >> big time. >> another business hit

"eyewitness news" reporter justin finch is at the the upper darby police department to tell you more, justin. >> reporter: fearing for his life upper darby police say victim here a 67 year-old man pulled out the his own gun and opened fire on his would be robber striking and killing him and soon this morning we could learn if he could face any charges in this case. this all happened at 2:30 yesterday on wednesday that victim was walking in cobbs creek park when he a was a approached by an arm mask man who was demanding his valuables. the robber pulled out his gun which we learn later turnout to be a fake gun and victim pulls you the his even gun very real gun a 38 caliber and he pulled it out, he shot and killed his attacker. a shot to the head we're told killed that man on the scene. we new know he is a teenager about 18 years old. victim then ran the two park called police still very upset about what happened. >> he was really shook up, really upset's i told him point blank. i said you did what you had to do. i said i don't see any criminal charges forthcoming. the guy is 67 years o

live in cherry hill, justin finch, cbs-3, "eyewitness news". >> justin, thank you. >>> a close call for a delaware county family, check this out. wind gusts as high as 50 miles per hour, toppled a tree that landed on that home in newtown square. it happened early sunday morning, while the family of four was sleeping in their home on spruce road. at least two people suffered minor injuries. one person was trapped in the living room. >> my granddaughter was in my daughter's arms, she passed her out to movement i pick my grandson out of his room. my son-in-law was running around he said it sounded like an avalanch coming through the house. >> police say the tree appeared to be cold could not with stands the strong wind gusts. >>> our weather coverage continues on line at cbsphilly.com. get up-to-the-minute weather conditions for your hometown, and information on how to survive these dangerously cold temperatures. >>> breaking right now from west philadelphia, take a look at these pictures, you are looking live at two alarm fire at home on south 52nd street. firefighters are above it and be

. >>> team three coverage continues with justin finch in norristown area high school where red cross is taking care of the evacuees, justin. >> reporter: good morning. yes. we spoke to red cross officials who tell thaws 24 people are being hosted in the gym in norristown high school. we were told they have no other place to go. you can perhaps see red cross trailer set up in the parking lot down there. there is second subpoena for evacuee is here in the gym. lets go to video they were first taken to buses on the scene of that fire. at that fire they were put into those buses, kept warm and check out for any injuries they may have suffered. meantime at the high school red cross volunteers set up cots blankets and other necessities in the gym here. assisting those two dozen people or so there are currently here at the gym they are bracing for many more who had frantically escaped that fire this morning. >> we're setting up a shelter for displaced families and we're providing spiritual care, health care as well as food, and shelter. literally as we speak we're putting it up and getting t

"eyewitness news" reporter justin finch joins us from police headquarters with the latest on this investigation justin. >> reporter: ukee, good morning. police tell us they are gaining ground slowly in this case. they do have surveillance video and witness accounts that they hepp will bring them soon closer to the suspect in this case. this all went down overnight yesterday at 2:30 this morning the case then taking a turn with rapper nicki minaj tweet that had two of her road crew were stabbed in the bar fight that night. they were in town she says for a tour set up. they had been here only for two days. she identified the deceased victim of devon picket age 29, the second man she calls eric is now recovering at einstein medical center. now police say that the the two men were stabbed after an argument outside of che bar and grill on stenton avenue near johnson street. the both men stabbed several times in their torso area we are told. we spoke to a business owner who is just a few feet from che and he tells us that this has him very shaken up. lets take a listen. >> i was shock. shocked. this

"eyewitness news" reporter justin finch joins us now at the art museum which many believe help secure the city's bid. justin, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, erika. yes, the art museum, parkway back there, independence mall, all institutions that our competition in new york and ohio just could not bring to the table. and of course we've got a whole lot more. and soon a local leaders will see why philly was the obvious choice. by the time the call came it was a city-wide open secret. >> the dnc will host its 2016 democratic national convention in the city of brotherly love, the wonderful city of philadelphia. >> yahoo! >> on the phone, dnc chair congress woman debbie wasserman shultz, who says philly was tops for three reasons: logistics security, and resource. >> we're ready to make history again, the 2016 democratic national convention. >> the cost for it all said to be about $84 million. much of that raised through private funds. but the expected benefit will be? >> we expect the economic impact with the democratic national convention here somewhere between 170 million say

"eyewitness news" reporter justin finch joins us from new castle delaware with the latest on this story justin good morning. >> reporter: erika, good morning. the that is right, elinor trotta and her mother by now are already back together. they are set to return to their new castle home at some point today. her mother a says this is a happy end to go what has been a gut wrenching experience. take a listen. >> prayed all day to god that i would get her back and he gave me the best birthday present ever. i broke down. i got to talk to her on the phone. she's shaken but she's ready to be back with me. >> reporter: at a press conference yesterday, we heard that story, elinor was taken a monday night by her father, michael trotta after assaulting elinor's mother dawn barkus. an amber alert was issued and multi state issues were on on the case. both the mother and the father and the daughter in spencer, massachusetts on 300 miles from new castle will delaware and one hour from boston. at this point , officials say that this is a multi agency example of what happens when you have many agencie

"eyewitness news" reporter justin finch joins us from police headquarters with an update the on the investigation and reaction from the pop star, justin. >> reporter: ukee, police say they are making headway in this case, luckily they say it happened in a spot with lots of surveillance camera and they have video to go through at this hour but they also still need, the help of the public. on the loose for a second day a club goer wanted for murder police urging anyone with tips to speak up. >> is one out there has some information, no matter how slight, if they tell pot 30 he lease that information is confidential. >> reporter: about 2:30 a.m. wednesday police say an argument erupted between three men outside che bar and grill in east mt. airy, two were part of the road crew for nicki minaj. a third man used a knife to stab two men several times in their left torsos, bystanders for both bleeding victims to einstein medical center where one remains in recovery another died shortly after arriving. the authorities have spoken to three witnesses and believe there are more. >> if anyone saw or heard an

justin finch my man checking out the roads. justin, good morning. >> reporter: ukee, good morning, a major change since we last saw you here. main street is almost completely plowed all the way back there, good news for drivers, making their way out here, this morning on their way to work and school. i want to show you levering street. as you can see, a plow has been through here, but not quite as thoroughly. this is the story though, on your side streets in manayunk, your major hills like gay street up there and also levering, going further up have been plowed, the smaller side streets on those hills have, not been plowed. clearly quite yet. walking down the sidewalks do take some caution, it is slippery underneath there. you can get an idea of what's underneath. we have the row homes see the snow moves fairly easily on to the side of the curb there not much ice underneath it but this is very fine powdery snow the kind that when you lose your ball, your bearings, you can slip and fall quite easily here, and there is about three

we switch things over to justin finch over in manayunk to see how people are handling the hills there with snow. can't quite see you justin, oh, we lost him. we'll try to get back to him as soon as possible. whether you are traveling on the roads or in the skies today, it will be a good idea, like january said, give yourself some extra time. so far this morning right now, there are 126 flights canceled, at philly international, another ten flights have been delayed. that was long night as you might imagine for some travelers had who to spend the night at the airport. delays and concellations expected along the east coast today as the storm moves through. go ahead and call in advance before you head to the airport. >> course when you're way from your television keep your eye on the storm with the cbs philly weather app. get the updated forecast and share your pictures of the snow download the app now on itunes, and on google play. >> well, we are keeping our eye on the storm for you as the snow continues to fall this morning. >> yep, slow down, if you are getting ready to hit the roads

"eyewitness news" reporter justin finch joins you at the scene with the latest on that, good morning. >> erika, good morning, we have been watching the response to that crash throughout the morning being here, on the shoulder, just near the 12th street overpass here. that wreck just behind us here, as you can see perhaps now, the actual taj tore -- tractor being carried off the flatbed truck picking up other pieces across the highway there the tractor, rather, the dump portion still here on the grounds. this is the response right now to this rec that happened at about 2:40 this morning, we are told, that truck only vehicle involved in this crash, somehow lost control here. the driver inside, he was injured, the extent of his injuries unknown at this time. but right now here on the grounds, del dot as well as the police here are trying to investigate this crash. that means the northbound and southbound lanes of 495 near 12th street have been shutdown for that. as a result, traffic on both sides is being diverted around the rec, not completely shutdown here, but being diverted around th

"eyewitness news" reporter justin finch joins us now out there in the middle of it, good morning. >> reporter: good morning here on main street, right below, standing in three four perhaps 3 inches of snow out here, it is powdery fine and right to up my ankles there. then look at the roads as you can see here, they are actually not quite clear at this time. we have seen plows in the area circling, we imagine perhaps hitting those hills first which can be very dangerous in conditions like, that zero these, knocking out the hills first, making their way down here to the major street here, the side streets in this area to also somewhat snowy at this point, but as you can see right now not much in the way of car or foot traffic going on here, but we imagine as the day wears on that perhaps that will likely change, the store own letters come out here, perhaps, snow off or rather shovel off the sidewalks here, get them clear for you and perhaps streets will start to clear up with plowing as well as general traffic in the area as well. we came here on the schuylkill out here, the roads were

out on the road trying to find snow flakes and for that we will go out to our live report with justin finch i was going to say meteorologist justin drabick and i caught myself at the last second. it will happen, justin. >> good morning, katie, yes. we are seeing snow flakes fall about 5:37 in mays landing. we first saw flakes falling as of right now closer to 6:00 right have after 6:00 and we are seeing flakes coming down heavier. i want to show you flakes right here in ocean city and on the street where we are seeing it stick to the streets here. of course main road have been treated, of course on the highways too. those were clear on the the way in. we did see trucks out brining those road. you will not have have it too hard of a time also not too much traffic out there as well but you may want to take it easy but you never necessity about traction issues and slick spots out there in the roads. we're turning on to wayne avenue here in ocean city right by water, and we are seeing this new coming down as fall and stick right off the road. it is not the kind of snow that will cause a big pro

we are live here on silver street justin finch cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >> justin, thank you. developing right now philadelphia police are looking for two suspects in the murder after limousine driver in olney. the driver was found shot to death at the corner of mascher street and tabor road around 9:00 last night. the limo then hit telephone pole. investigators found four bullet holes in the passenger window. police have not ruled out robbery as a possible motive. >> well, major twist in a road rage case that left a mother dead in las vegas. that story is coming up. >> plus hundreds of hospital patients on edge, after the super bug outbreak turns deadly. now we have uncovered a philadelphia connection, to that outbreak. >> and as you know we're not the only ones dealing with brutally cold temperatures, town in minnesota hit 41 below zero. we'll take a look at how the arctic blast is leaving its mark across half of these united state. >> ♪ ♪ >> ain't it the truth! >> no one's avoiding it. >> we'll got through this, family, please take precautions, we'll be right back. good mor

it started with a response to the burglary call, here's "eyewitness news" reporter justin finch. >> reporter: a monday morning multi agency effort including swat crew from his bucks, and philadelphia. about 2:00 a.m. an alarm at mike's guns and ammo on the 200 block of levittown parkway sound add leathering tulleytown boro police. they found a manhole sized opening on the have roof and. >> they noticed an individual on the roof area. they immediately very quickly with the the assistance of bristol township and falls township police departments set up a perimeter. >> reporter: soon a search perimeter was set prompting closures of the levittown parkway. shelter in place for surrounding areas and causing nearby schools to delay openings some close. >> saint michael school did closed for the day. >> reporter: for several hours the focus had been on the rooftop of mike's gun shop but the guy police were after was held up inside. >> we were getting reports they were moving from one shop to the next, goodies trying to avoid apprehension by the officers. >> reporter: by 8:30 a man was found in the a

"eyewitness news" reporter justin finch joins us to check out road conditions for you. out in king of prussia. justin? they say their commutes were not that bad. roads have been salted and clears now nor days. however, this is what you are up against, in the untreated areas, this coating of icy slick, snow, very slippery underneath. if you take a look behind us here, you see what that is like when it is not touched at all. just complete sheet of light snow in ice in the parking lot over there and even areas that seem safe actually may not be. this is frozen mulch here. it is hard as a rock. and very, very slick. we spoke to drivers today who say that preparation was very key today. and we have surprisingly clear commute on their way to work and school. take a listen. >> it is good. everybody's done a great job. take your time. come in. not a problem. >> not a single slick spot. >> i didn't find any. >> came down from pottstown and, you know, there was barely anything on the roads. came down 422, it was clear six a miles an hour. >> now, even bob admitted he was going a b

justin finch is at the the police station with the very latest on this investigation justin, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, yes. this has makings of the self-defense case plus still this morning there is an investigation on your way to the near robbery attempt that brought those two men together yesterday afternoon. while out for a walk at cobbs creek park wednesday afternoon a 67 year-old man came face-to-face with a would be robber. >> here's somebody running behind them. the as he turns out he sees a mask, with a gunpointed at him, saying give it up. give me all you got. >> reporter: armed with what turned out to be a fake gun upper darby police say the robber demanded the 50 something hanover his valuables or die, and then a surprise twist the the victim was armed too, with the very real 38 caliber handgun. he opened fire striking the man he thought might take his life. >> it the is a shame somebody had to die but at the end of the day the bad guy pulled a stick up and lost. >> reporter: victim has a concealed weapons permit and was taken to the hospital complaining of chest

"eyewitness news" reporter justin finch joins us now from northeast detective to tell you more about it. justin? >> reporter: ukee, good morning. yes, police are now looking for three men who made off with those item. we now include rolex and several gold chains there is morning they are now exploring the idea that the teen victim's instagram post may have made him a target. ask this man, he will tell you his roommate's robbery was not random. >> i know a lot of people are jealous every my roommate. >> the envy likely over this, expensive watches, jewelry and cash, posted on the teen victim's stain gram page. >> as a matter of fact, the victim says when the three mask men burst through his front door overnight sunday, they asked for the rolex and valuables they saw on his page. >> definitely somebody who affiliated when him it had to be. they know where you live. they are telling you what you have. it is almost inviting them. >> in four other male teen malls were in the apartment and one imagine and today call for help. but as police arrived neighbors at the brookshire terrace apartme

"eyewitness news" reporter justin finch joins us from new castle delaware where she will hope to return home today, good morning. >> reporter: erika, good morning. this is the apartment complex where this story begins and end. it is here on monday night that police say michael trotta assaulted his ex-girlfriend and then took elinor all the way to massachusetts, an amber alert was sounded and she was found and what a give for her mother to leave yesterday to get elinor on what was, her birthday. >> i prayed all day to god that i would get her back and he gave me the best birthday present ever. >> reporter: soon to be home again three-year old elinor trotta had been the ride of her young life with a father michael trot. >>> amber alert for elinor has been canceled at this time. >> reporter: to find elinor a multi state law enforcement operation was launched and in hours four three-year old trot the a and elinor were found 300 miles away from new castle in spencer mass chew et cetera. >> this is an example of when state and local law enforcement work together rapidly to achieve a victory.

we are live from cherry hill i'm justin finch for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >> we will see if per showsr work tomorrow. >> appreciate it. >>> 7:49. there is a lot coming up on cbs this morning. >> gayle king has a preview. >> i'm ready, hello ukeelee ander contact major garrett is new at the white house with a american women killed in the hand of ice is. >>> we have a cardiologist in studio 57 with what major changes in cholesterol recommendations could mean for your diet? well bet not. >>> we will go inside two big tv announcement, including john john stewart leaving the daily show. say it ain't so. news is back in the morning. we will see you guys in about ten minutes from now. >> lots of news. >> i said it is if so but in the for a while. >> thanks, gayle. >> i know. >> take care. >>> in today's story of brotherly love a scrabble coach is teaching children that hard work can pay off. >> i sat down with them to talk about his mission. >> the camp down there right. >> reporter: john green is a man of letters. >> this is a regular work. >> he guide games of scrabble at julia ward howell

. >> justin finch has just arrived in wilmington near the scene of the crash justin, good morning. >>ear 12th street. you can see behind us the accident is beginning here. on the four # 95 at 12th street. what we have here is a dump truck, separated on one side, the truck on another there was one driver involved in this crash here, and we are told he is injured, extent of his injuries not known this morning. however, the impact of the crash forced the truck to

"eyewitness news" reporter justin finch joins us at city hall to explain is what at stake here. good morning. >> reporter: good morning,er contact yes, the tough war over mapped try sick leave have been waged for years here at city hall and today all will be watching because today in a matter of hours it could soon become law. testifying against cities mandatory sick leave measure ed gross with the philadelphia greater hotel association. >> it should be an individual company's decision not the a city mandate to adopt a more lenient sick policy. >> reporter: earlier this month gross warned cities proposal could higher in higher business cost for hospitality industry which could be passed on to customers but day care owner fati ma hasan says she has always a offered sick leave even at the expense of her bottom line. >> it seems like something that should have been automatic. >> reporter: by days even small business sick leave supporters like hasan expect city council to pass bill and for mayor nut the tore sign tonight to law. as it stand small businesses with at least ten workers

live at the art museum, justin finch. >> welcome dnc justin, thank you. stay tuned to "eyewitness news" for continuing coverage of the democratic until national convention, get the latest any time at cbsphilly.com. >> the egg harbor township power boat racer suspected of staging boating accident to fake his death is now returning to face charges. andrew biddle surrendered to authorities yesterday. the 45 year old allude dollars authorities for months, after he disappeared in late july. biddle and his business partner were being second for fraudulent boat sales. >> also, teddy bears mark a memorial in west philadelphia where a septa trolley struck and killed a toddler. it happened at the corner of 51st street and lancaster avenue yesterday afternoon. eyewitnesses tell us the two year old broke away from an adult, into the trolley's path. eyewitnesses say the operator tried to stop. rescuers quickly responded but there was nothing they could do. >> out of no where, two year old ran in front of the trolley and got ran over, but his body was just lifeless inb

"eyewitness news" reporter justin finch joins us right near the scene. justin, good morning. >> reporter: erika ukee, good morning, right now the clean up now underway. take a look behind me. you will see to my left here, that's the unit that was badly crashed into just hours ago and to my right is the replacement. these are brought in when these units here, can no longer be used so here's what happened. just before 2:00 a.m. this morning, the chief here tells me a

we are live in wilmington, justin finch cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >> justin, thanks so much for. that will we head over to svelt tore ya for that detour around that crash. good morning. >> good morning everyone. you know justin's absolutely right about restructuring your commute this morning. if you are traveling 495 this morning, i would say 95 would be your alternate. 495, southbound, is still closed. you do want to be careful of that. so 495 is still closed in the southbound direction at 12th street. they continue to get the remnants out of the way. you will notice if you are traveling in the for the bound direction, traffic moving just fine the southbound lanes still experience that closure. we continue to keep you updated on that for sure. but again, 95 is your best alternate. again the accident occurred southbound 495 at 12th street. so just keep that in mind. as we move along now take a look at well i mean really majors in pa, traffic non-existent. if you are traveling 95, in and out every center city philadelphia, it is really fantastic around colt man, still around girar

. >> "eyewitness news" reporter justin finch joins us from city hall with the details justin, good morning. >> reporter: erika and ukee good morning. for years people here in fill after been watching this mandatory sick policy and this year city hall has been the the battle ground for that issue and just a few hours that measure is expect to win support while all the of the city is watching with support from the city council and the mayor. day care center owner fatima hasan sees what happens to kid when their working parent are not allowed sick time. >> i would have parents bring their child in the tell you they are sick and leave them and find out in the middle of the day and not feeling well and then they have a fever and you have to call the parent and say come pick them up. >> reporter: for years she said she offered her staff sick time en at the expense of her bottom line. >> it seems like something that should have been automatic. >> reporter: by days even small business sick leave supporters like hasan expect city council to pass the bill and mayor nut the tore sign it not to law. s