. >> reporter: they are trying to determine what killed najib abdullah. the 5-year-old spent five days with his father's corpse. a woman said she would never forget. >> so sad. he had the biggest eyes. he said i'm thirsty. and my daddy's dead. >> reporter: the search for 26-year-old najib abdullah began last tuesday after an alleged assault on his father a few blocks away. a call to police -- >> we had a warrant for his arrest for that assault. there was a broken window in this house. there was no one leaf -- living there. we suspect he breck in. >> reporter: the owner said they discovered the broken window and notified police medley. >> they came, did a search, got to the door and said my husband told them that was the door we couldn't get open. we all assumed someone -- the reason why it wasn't opening, once we busted the door in, is the man's body was across there. >> reporter: amid speculation that he was struck in the head that may have caused his death. police say the preliminary autopsy showed no blunt force trauma. they are now awaiting a toxicolo

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najib abdullah fled with his son after the father called a report that he had been assaulted. he broke into a home and hid in the basement closet with the child. the gruesome discovery came four years later. >> wednesday morning my husband and i notice the wednesday was broke. we called the police. they did a search, got to the door -- my husband said that was the door we couldn't get open. they assumed that maybe something had fallen behind the door and that's why it wasn't opening. the reason why it wasn't opening is the man's body was across there. >> police are awaiting the result of an autopsy. they're also conducting toxicology tests. >>> a hagerstown teen will spend six months in jail for interfering into the shooting of his brother. he pleaded guilty to hob structing and hin -- obstructing and hindering limits under the plea agreement prosecutors dropped charges of making false statements, illegal possession to a handgun. police say the toddler found the gun and accidentally shot himself in the chess-- chest. >>> the latest in the baltimore police officers accused of k

tells after man's body is discovered in a jessup home, his son alive by his side. 26-year-old najib abdullahas last seen with his son tuesday night after a domestic dispute at a relative's home. abdullah and his son were found in a closet. >> he had been in the dark. when he came out, his hands were gripping like this like he had been holding onto his father. >> police say there is no trauma to of doulas body, but drugs were found on his body. the child tonight is back home with his mother. two people are recovering after they were stabbed at a carnival outside a mall. the fight was caught on cell phone video about 10:00 saturday night. a third person was injured because of the assault. four people were arrested for disorderly conduct. police are investigating a shooting at the windsor in in woodlawn. police said the man was shot around 12:30 p.m. yesterday and was taken to the hospital. no word on any possible motive. >> baltimore county police have identified a couple involved in a domestic dispute in randallstown. police say neil eigen brown shot himself after shooting his wife. police we

when they looked around, they did not find anyone. 26-year-old najib abdullah and his 05-year-old sonere found inside this house. his deceased grandfather on this home. he made the gruesome discovery when picking up things. >> i opened the door and there was a terrible smell. it knocked me down. i got my father and we went around looking for a dead animal. when i kicked the door in and the kids stepped down, it was unbelievable. >> the little boy was asking for help and kept repeating, "i think my daddy is dead." >> his hands gripping like this like he had been holding on to his father. >> the news of the death was too much for his family to bear. it appears that he broke a window to get inside of the home. he and his son last seen tuesday night leaving a relative's home. >> there was an altercation with his father. that was tuesday night. his father was the last person who saw him. >> the 5-year-old boy was treated for dehydration and is expected to be ok. the official cause of death is pending an autopsy. live in jessup, sheldon dutes, wbal-tv 11 news. >> baltimore city police are i

his father's 26-year-old najib abdullah. they were last seen leaving a relative's home on tuesday after what police are calling a domestic incident. >> got drugs? polices in dea agents sponsored a drug takeback program that allowed residents to turn in unused or unwanted prescription drugs. hundreds of volunteers tacked the beautify indication high school today during comcast cares day. volunteers planted trees and flowers at the school and turned the courtyard into an outdoor picnic area. comcast donated $25,000. comcast, of course, the new parent company of nbc4. >>> today, great day to be outside. the question though is how long will it last? chuck's forecast is straight ahead. also, president obama firing back at the donald. lexus holds its value better than any other luxury brand. ♪ intellichoice proclaims that lexus has the best overall value of any brand. ♪ and j.d. power and associates ranks lexus the highest in customer satisfaction. no wonder more people have chosen lexus over any other luxury brand 11 years in a r

last night, the friend and family gathered for a vigil in jessup following the death of najib abdullah. last weekend officer says itappeared abdullah broke into a friend's house and hid in a basement closet with a childer with died. troy wise found the victim and the son. the child was next to him waiting for help. >> he he said that andreas papandreou and my dad got -- pop pop and my dad got into a fight and my dad was bleedint from the head mie. dad went to sleep and he never -- my dad went to sleep and they have woke up. >> abdullah reves behind three kids including the 5-year-old boy. >>> a white house is evaluating whether to release the feet he photo of bin laden's photos but there's fear it could inflame tension. we have more on the details about the pakistan compound and the people in that house and that historic mission. >> reporter: it turns out the historic raid on osama bin laden didn't go down entirely as described. official say he put up resistance and mow they say this didn't include a weapon -- now they say this didn't include a weapon. that resistance came from bin lad

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. >> news of najib abdullah's death was to much to bear. he was last seen tuesday night leaving a relative's home after a domestic incident. >> he was in an altercation with his father. >> this man's deceased grandfather used to live here. he stopped by to do some cleaning. >> when i opened the door, there was a terrible smell. i went and got my father and we went around looking for a dead animal. when i kicked the door in and the kid jumped out, and was unbelievable. >> the little boy asked for help and kept saying, "i did my daddy is dead." when he came out his hands gripping like he had been holding on to his father. he had been dead for several days. >> police say it appears that abdullah broke a window to get in. >> the police went through every single room except for the clause that would not open all the way. >> if anybody knows anything, please call and let us know so we can get some closure on what really happened. >> sheldon dutes, wbal-tv 11 news. >> the five have in year-old boy was taken to the hospital and treated for dehydrat

. >> reporter: police identified the man as 26-year-old najib abdullah.hey said he broke into the home to get away, a mile from his own house. >> he assaulted a family member and left the home. >> reporter: she believes abdullah had been in the house since last tuesday when she noticed a broken window. police responded but did not find abdullah who was hiding in a closet. she said her father-in-law owns the home but passed away two weeks ago. >> we wanted to know if a dead animal crawled inside. if they hadn't gone in this little boy could have died. >> reporter: as for abdullah, police say there was no signs of trauma but they found drugs on his body. now they're waiting for toxicology results. police say the little boy was taken to the hospital for a checkup and is staying with his mother in good health. weijia jiang. >> court records show abdullah had a long criminal history. >>> an anniversary of note today. it has been one year since the la crosse player from cockeysville was killed at the university of virginia. love's alma mater, know ter dam -- no

autopsy results showed there was no trauma to najib abdullah. the pair was found at a house in jessup after a man came to clean out his father's house. it looked like the body and the boy had been there for days. >> he had been in the dark. his hands were gripping like he had been holding onto his father. >> it is unclear how long they were in the home. it appears abdulla broke a window to get in. >> a jury found police officers guilty. the officers claim the teenagers were providing them with information about criminal activity. the left the teenagers in remote places to protect them. >> they did not feel that the officers had acted appropriately with respect to taking these two young boys out to different locations and dropping them with no way to get home. >> these men were doing good police work. i'm still convinced of that. i think overall the jurors are convinced on that. there may have compromised on the misconduct charge. >> the case against a third officer should have the verdict given today. >> city homicide detectives sent to review g

police say najib abdullah and his son were discovered inside a vacant home in jessup on saturday afternoon. detectives believe the man was last seen with the sun on tuesday after a domestic incident. the child was not harmed. is not known how the father died. a man is dead end after shooting a woman and then turning the gun on himself. police entered the randallstown home where they found the man. neighbors described the couple as very quiet. >> the daughter came home after the mother was in the ambulance. it was disturbing to see her crying and very upset. >> the woman was rushed to an area hospital but there is no word this morning on her condition. >> police investigate a triple stabbing in milford mill. officers were called to florida road on saturday night and they found one man who had been stabbed. no word on the condition of the other victims. there could have been an altercation. police are searching for the gunman who opened fire at the windsor inn. a man was taken to a hospital. police have not released his identity. >> 55 degrees on tv hill. what you'll soon be paying more for

najib abdullah and his son were reportedly found in a vacant home in the jessup area. this happened on saturday afternoon. it is believed the father was last seen with this signed on last tuesday. the child was not harmed. it is not known how the father died. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> let's update you on your morning commute. in reisterstown, we have a downed tree after an accident that took place a short time ago. some closures in effect. be extra careful. in the city, attracting some problems at mulberry street because of an accident. there is a problem at pulaski highway and 543. so far so good in terms of delays. 83's checking out fine. southbound 295 is slow down towards 197. this is an 95 at 543. no impact at all. so far so good at white marsh down towards the beltway. a nice ride on the west side with volume picking up at the northwest corner. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> we first looked at the radar. i have circled baltimore. in baltimore county, and into the northeast section of carroll county come we have some s

althouse the report showed there was no trauma to najib abdullah, but they did find drugs on him.as also a warrant out for his arrest. >> he had been in the dark. i had to turn the lights on. when he came out, his hands were gripping like this, like he had been holding onto his father. >> it is unclear how long they were in the home, but police say it appears abdullah braga when doug to get into the home. the 5-year-old is with his mother. two men are recovering after being stabbed over the weekend. the fight was caught on self on camera around 10:00 saturday night. both victims are expected to survive. a third person was injured. four people were arrested for disorderly conduct but no arrests of four connected to the stabbing. >> breaking news in anne arundel county. >> northbound 97 north of 100 and cromwell, accident with rollover at this location. personal injury at this location. the anne arundel fared apartment is on scene and at the anne arundel police department along with state the lead -- state police are trying to deal with the traffic. only the right shoulder is able t

[woman crying and screaming] >> news of najib abdullah's death was too much for his family to bear.e his -- he and his son were last seen leaving a home after an altercation. >> his father was the last one to see him. >> troy wise's deceased grandfather used to live in the house. >> i went to pick up some things and i -- when i opened the door, there was pay -- a stench. i looked in the closet. his stomach was big. he had been dead for days. >> police say it appears abdullah broke a window to get in. >> the police came and went through every single room except for that closet that wouldn't open all the way. >> if anybody snows anything, please call or come forward and let us know so we can get some type of closure on what happened. >> sheldon dutes, wbal-tv 11 news. >> that 5-year-old boy was taken to the hospital and treat thed -- treated for dehydration. >> a carroll county man's death remains a mystery. a neighbor found 44-year-old carey lansbruner. it appears he died from an explosion. neighbors said they heard a loud bang wednesday night. police searched the home but found know

he's been identified as 26-year-old najib abdullah. the boy was not hurt.he two were last seen leaving a relative's home on tuesday after what police are calling a domestic incident. >>> 10-year-old le shawn armstrong is the sole survivor of a tragic murder-suicide. now the local football players are stepping in to mentor him. le shawn was able to escape his mother's van as she drove him and three other children into the hudson river in new york. ray lewis said he wanted to do something. so he and former cornerback reggie howard along with the united athletes foundation have createded a fund for le shawn. they also plan to mentor him and provide counseling and other assistance. >>> starting today, litter bugs might want to start using trash cans in the district. today marks the beginning of a crackdown on littering in d.c. anyone caught littering in most of ward 4 and parts of ward 5 will get a $75 ticket. it's part of a pilot program from the d.c. council. now, even though the program starts today, police only will issue written warnings until june 1st. >>