martin de porres. we call this the kingdom of north philadelphia. >> reporter: he says here in the kingdom, there is work to be done. also happening today, a peace rally near the murder scene that's just a couple of o blocks to the east of here. it's over at 22nd and lehigh. this afternoon, ministers from churches inside the 22 22nd and 39th districts are going to gather over at the 22 skpnd pray for the officers some of whom are here these officers who lost one of their own. our monique braxton is inside this church and will continue to provide coverage throughout the day, both on-air and online. live in north philadelphia jesse gary, nbc 10 news. >> meanwhile gamestop released a statement that says in part "everyone in the gamestop family will always remember officer wilson for his sacrifice while defending our staff and customers." the gamestop location where the shooting happened is closed until further notice. >>> now to a developing story we're following out of delaware. police found a man dead a

martin de porres church in lehigh mass begins at 10:00. also happening, a peace rally near the murder scene a few blocks from here at 22nd and lehigh. and this afternoon, ministers from churches will gather at the 22nd to pray for officers in that district who lost one of their own. we'll have some more remembrances of officer wilson coming up in the next 30 minutes. live in north philadelphia, jesse gary nbc 10 news. >> thank you, jesse. all across the country, people are remembering officer wilson and reacting to his death. that includes actor and comedian, dan aykroyd. he has said that he plans to donate money to wilson's family. so has members of california's gaming community. if you would like to learn more just go to the nbc 10 news app. >>> only nbc 10 has this surveillance video of a fight that witnesses say led to the police-involved shooting in philadelphia's old city neighborhood we first told you about yesterday morning. witnesses heard gunshots as the fight at second and market streets were breaking up. three money jumped into

martin de porres church. there's a small bus that's pulled up and starting to let people off. about what's going to unfold here in about 30 minutes. the special mass will begin by a message of welcoming by nancy fitzgerald, the principal of the catholic church that's right next to the church. she's been here in north philadelphia for two decades. then father steven thorne will deliver his message of healing. that's going to start at around 10:30 this morning. yesterday, nbc 10 was in the community that's feeling this loss the most that's the community of west philadelphia. officer robert wilson live there had and nbc 10 was the first station to talk to his family and neighbors. the grandma says wilson west philadelphia high school grad was committed to his job and his sons. neighbors describe him as caring and helpful. the consummate cop who cared about his community. father thorne says healing comes with the acceptance that there will never be an adequate answer to the question of "why did this have to happen?" >> we don't know why those things happen but we do know that we c

at saints martins de porres. there is a trust fund established for the family. go to facebook.com/"action news" like the page to get the updates on your feed. >>> it's 5:34, let's get a check of the weather meteorologist chris sowers it's cold, but it's going to be better. >> reporter: it better get better. let's go live on sky 6. we have a nice weekend for a change. we're not talking any snow or ice, there could patchy black ice because of refreezing and snow melt yesterday. we're not forecasting snow or ice over the next few days. here's what to expect over the morning hours bawfort -- because of the snow melt yesterday, and the temperatures are in the teens be on the look out for patchy ice on side roads and parking lots and things like that. some of the numbers are approaching record territory. temperatures are well below where they should be for this time of year. zero in buena. 5 in glassboro, 4 in hammonton. hopefully this is the last morning this winter season i have to talk about single digit lows. it's been a brutal stretch for us. maybe a few clouds t

martin de porres church will recognize him. the remembrance mass is scheduled for 10:00 on sunday morning. supporters have established a trust fund for his family. you will find information on nbc 10.com. >>> tonight, sources tell nbc 10 news that senator bob menendez of new jersey could soon face federal criminal charges as his ties to a wealthy friend and political donor are being questioned. this evening we heard from the senator who maintained his innocence. >> let me be very clear. very clear. i have always conducted myself appropriately and in accordance with the law. >> robert menendez speaking out regarding the criminal charges that could come later this morning. he has been under investigation regarding his ties to a florida eye doctor including trips on the doctor's private jet. menendez says he did no wrong doing and he paid back nearly $70,000. >> i believe it could be, as he stated so eloquently a smear campaign from the republicans. for those who are against comprehensive immigration. >> the justice department is

martin de porres will remember officer wilson with a mass tomorrow.the church is on lehigh avenue not far from thursday's shooting scene. the remembrance mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. >>> supporters have established a memorial trust fun for officer wilson's family. finding in about that at nbc10.com. >>> a federal judge says two lawsuits challenging a pennsylvania law linked to a convicted cop killer, mumia abu abu-jamal abu-jamal. he gave a taped speech for a college commencement at his alma mater, goddard college in vermont. the law bans felons from doing anything that causes mental anguish to crime victims. abu-jamal is serving a life sentence for the 1981 murder of philadelphia police officer daniel faulkner. he was removed from death row in 2012 after a series of federal court appeals. >>> new jersey senator bob menendez maintains his innocence amid reports that he is facing federal corruption charges. the investigation stems from his ties to florida eye doctor and political donor solomon melgen. the justice department is looking into whether

martin de porres.oners applauded their service to this north philadelphia community. >> you faithfully protect our 500 school children and all who live and work in this neighborhood 24/7. >> reporter: officer robert wilson iii had come here to gamestop to check on employees and purchase a game for his son who is doing well in school and turns 10 on monday. he also leaves behind a 1-year-old son. >> they feel as if they have lost someone in their family. >> reporter: that's why parishioner, even strangers picked this sunday to take a special collection for wilson's children. >> those boys need to know that there are people out there that care. >> reporter: hundreds including the police officers donated during the offering. among them, actor david morris. he was moved to tears when i asked him about coming to celebrate the life of the eight-year police veteran. >> you know we're just here just part of this. really just part of this community. to say thanks. >> reporter: the priest tells us $5500 was coll

martin de porres church remembered officer wilson with a mass this weekend. the church is a few blocks from where yesterday's shooting happened. the remembrance mass is scheduled for sunday morning. members of wilson's police family are already paying their respects. flags were at half-staff black bunting drapes the entranceway to the 22nd district in north philadelphia. meanwhile, members of the community have been dropping off flowers and other symbols of condolence. >> we just wanted to reach out and pretty much give our condolences and say we appreciate the service and everything that they do for us. >> philadelphia fraternal order of police has set up a community fund for his two sons. we have details on our mobile app and nbc10.com. >>> coming up at 5:30 police dig through a big crime scene. the weather, it's making it hard to gather evidence. what they're doing to gather clues and make a case against the suspects. you can also get breaking news updates on this story right on your smartphone with the nbc 10 news app. you can download it for free at the

martin de porres church will remember him. the mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. you can find information about the trust for his family at nbc10.com. >>> happening today, a vigil will be held for the victim of a deadly hit and run in the holmesburg section of philadelphia. teresa posey was killed crossing state road two days before christmas. investigators say she was hit by a tow truck and the driver never stopped. surveillance video captured the truck speeding down the road. the police have yet to make an arrest. the victim's family tells nbc 10 teresa would have turned 34 this weekend and they still have hope her killer will be brought to justice. >>> new jersey senator bob menendez maintains his innocence. the allegations stem from a federal investigation into the senator's ties. the florida eye doctor and political donor solomon melgen. last night a defiant menendez denied any wrongdoing. >> let me be very clear. very clear. i have always conducted myself appropriately and in accordance with the law. >> the department of justice is expected to bring criminal

martin de porres will remember officer wilson with a mass tomorrow. the church is on lehigh avenue, not far from thursday's shooting scene. the remembrance mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. >>> new jersey senator bob menendez is defending himself and his name amid reports that he's facing federal corruption charges. the allegations stem from a federal investigation into the senator's ties to florida eye doctor and political donor solomon melgen. the justice department is looking into whether or not menendez accepted bribes in exchange for lobbying u.s. officials to help the doctor with business matters. while the senator has acknowledged taking some actions that could have appeared to benefit his friend a defiant menendez denied any wrongdoing. >> every action that i and my office have taken for the last 23 years that i have been privileged to be in the united states congress has been based on pursuing the best policies for the people of new jersey and of this entire country. >> the department of justice is expected to bring criminal charges against me

martin de porres church will remember officer wilson with a mass this weekend. and the church is on lehigh avenue. that's not far from the shooting. the remembrance mass scheduled for 10:00 sunday morning. as jesse just mentioned, the last philadelphia officer to lose his life was also from the 22nd district. and one of his killers was expected to be sentenced today. officer moses walker shot and killed right after he finished hi shift in august of 2012. surveillance video shows him walking tox'÷iç a bus stop in civilian clothing here. two men tried to rob him. but when officer walker draws his gun, he was shot and killed. the two gunmen were caught and convicted. one was schedule to be sentenced today game. hearing was postponed. >>> philadelphia police have set up a trust fund for officer robert wilson's family. you can find out more about it on our nbc 10 news app and any new developments on this story. >>> we have new information on a rash of attempted child luring cases in redding, berks county today. the police chief told nbc 10 there have been 17 reported

the saint martin de porres. philadelphia detectives have a tool to obtain the evidence quicker than ever. vernon odem explains. >> reporter: august 2012 of surveillance video of moses walker heading to a north philadelphia bus stop after his overnight shift. you can see his killer stalking him. the red light of video from several local sources. the increase y improved computers are able to edit the video. >> we're able to edit the video quickly. >> reporter: the systems are new tools being hailed as tremendous step forward in gathering and disseminating video so the public can help. the computer was developed in philadelphia by the local fbi and philly police working in tandem. it's breath taking in it's ability it takes to get the video out to public. >> we can have it he edited out on the streets. >> reporter: 11 units of the philadelphia police department picked up their computers today it helps in high-profile cases like the 3 day abduction of gaither. the dwerpt technology is in more than a dozen field offi

martin de porres in north philadelphia will remember officer wilson with a mass tomorrow. the church is on lehigh avenue not far from thursday's shooting scene. the remembrance mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. >>> a federal judge says two lawsuits challenging a pennsylvania law linked to mumia abu-jamal can go forward. pennsylvania legislatures passed the law after abu-jamal gave a taped speech for a college commencement at his alma mater, goddard college in vermont. the law bans felons from doing anything that causes mental anguish to crime victims. abu-jamal is serving a life sentence for the 1981 murder of philadelphia police officer daniel faulkner. authorities removed the former activist and journalist from death row in 2012 after a series of federal court appeals. >>> new jersey senator bob menendez is defending his name amid reports that he is facing federal corruption charges. the allegations stem from a federal investigation into the senator's ties to florida eye doctor and political donor solomon melgen. the justice department is looking into whether or not menen

martin de porres church will remember officer wilson with a special mass.d on the 2300 block of west lehigh avenue in philadelphia. all across the country, people are remembering officer wilson and reacting to his death. you can learn more information on our website and on the nbc 10 news app. i'm rosemary connors. michelle and i will see you right back here at 9:00. tmpblts it is sunday march 8, 2015. fear not, we have a sneak peek of the new apple i watch coming up. >>> meantime, out here on the plaza, you guys actually picked a good day to be here. not too bad. right? >> it is a rowdy crowd. >> i like a rowdy crowd. >>> we have a lot to get to in this half-hour. first getting you caught up on the morning's headlines, new information coming in overnight about malaysia airlines flight 370 one year to the day that plane vanished. a new report shows the battery that could have helped find one of the plane's black boxes had actually expired more than a year before plane even took off. mpl boko haram is pledging allegiance to isis. the man claiming to lead the

. >> today the congregation of saint martins de porres church will honor officer wilson and his family. >> reporter: officer robert wilson's grandmother heard the news and called her grandson, but never got a response. eve only seen this tough cop image of robert wilson. those who knew him say he wases usually smiles. >> robby would be cutting up and smiling. he would keep going i loved him, and i know he loved me. >> reporter: it was thursday when the 8-year veteran 22nd district officer was killed in a gun battle with two attempted armed robbers at a game stop in philadelphia. >> he didn't just go to work, he went to work and did his job. >> reporter: he went from west philadelphia high on you automotive academy to the police academy ready to serve. his family knew him always one amazing father -- knew him as an amazing father of two boys. >> if he could help make it better he would make it better. >> reporter: as are to the brothers charged in the officer's murder. >> they are not men, they are not men my brother was a man. >> reporter: one of many reasons the family is focused on h

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