seven innocent customers in the middle of this whole gun battle. >>> the family of slain officer robert wilsonii given a police escort to a very difficult day today. the first time they would see the accused killers face to face face. >> officer wilson's grandmother his sister his brother cousins, aunts uncles, the entire family was here. this was a rough part of the process for them. and they are hoping that the judicial process gives them a little bit of closure. >> reporter: they're certainly is plenty of evidence. prosecutors wheeled reams of case files. 39 shots were fired that night at the game stop. officer wilson was struck six times including in the eye. and both brothers carlton hips and ramon williams are a cued of firing fatal shots. >> in this case we had overwhelming evidence. >> reporter: something even the defense attorneys readily concede. >> i don't think it's any surprise that in all likelihood the district attorney's office is going to seek the death penalty in the matter. because of the killing of this officer quite frankly was a hero. >> reporter: for the defense one adva

was standing room only wall to wall blue with two brothers charged with murdering now sergeant robert wilsoni. waived their preliminary hearing keeping out of the public view. view.surveillance video described by all as disturbing. >> we don't want to see it in a courtroom and watch officer wilson's family be subjected to all the evidence specifically the video evidence of the officer's de did he police. >> despite how graphic it is the first thing that sticks out hour heroic the police officer was. here's a gentleman who is not only firing back but moving away from the customers to take on the fire. >> we learned today 39 shots were fired at that game stop when the robbery went bad. and seven terrified customers hid behind the counter as both suspects ramon williams and carl to be hips fired lethal shots according to investigators killing officer wilson. >> he was initially struck in his right eye with with a bullet fired by ramon williams lodge in the back of his officer's wilson head. he was additionally struck on the top of head rendered incapacitated by the first gunshot. >> williams la

the motorcycle escort brought officer robert wilson's family to court through the garage entrance. but as accused cop killers ramon williams and carlton hicks sat at the defense table, the lawyers waived the preliminary hearing. >> it is a tragic case. the wilson family certainly is suffering. and i can, you know my heart goes out to them which is part of the reason we did what we did today. >> reporter: what defense attorneys wanted to avoid was playing the graphic march 5th shootout video from inside the north philadelphia game stop. >> it is graphic. it is violent. it is brutal. but at the same time it is heroic. >> reporter: it purportedly shows officer robert wilson going from buying a video game for his son's birthday to life saver, as williams and hicks tried to rob the store. >> multiple shots are exchanged, police officer wilson is in the corner. he has no cover whatsoever. there are multiple civilians crouched down hiding fearing for their lives behind the counter. >> reporter: it is why defense attorneys are now openly contemplating a plea deal. >> certainly my client wou

today, carlton hipps and ramon williams faced the judge and grieving family of sergeant robert wilson. doug shimell was in the courtroom today as well. doug? >> reporter: officer wilson's family was bracing themselves for what they thought they would hear and see in court today. a replay of that graphic shootout video from inside the game stop store. police officers shoulder to shoulder in the courtroom, the blue line going from one side to the other. defendants ramon williams and carlton hipps found themselves surrounded again, facing murder charges for the shooting death of officer robert wilson. his family, escorted into court through a secure garage entrance. defense lawyers waived the preliminary hearing as it began. >> want to spare the family any more remembrance of this tragedy, because it is a tragedy. >> reporter: what they didn't want shown was the march 5th shootout caught on camera inside the game stop in north philadelphia as ramon williams and carlton hipps allegedly robbed the store at gunpoint. >> police officer wilson stands to exchange gunfire with these two individ

officer robert wilson was gunned down as he tried to stop a robbery. >> multiple shots exchanged. police officer wilson is in the corner. he had no cover whatsoever. there are multiple civilians crouched down, hiding fearing for their lives behind the counter. >>eors say they have enough evidence to warn the death penalty. >>> today, mayor nutter and superintendent dr. william height stopped by south philadelphia. mayor nutter had a serious sit down with three students who talked to him about losing their -- then going to to see the two-way language immersion program that strengthens students' english and spanish speaking skills beginning in kindergarten. >> it is budget time. school district and the school superintendent has asked for additional funding to educate our children. but i get to see very much on the ground and the hands on fashion what our children can do if we properly support them. >> dr. height chose the schools for the mayor to see. he's hoping for additional funding to establish and help grow the programs. >> the philadelphia fire department is recognizing its par

the man accused of killing philadelphia police sergeant robert wilson will stand trial. the pair appeared in court this morning. >> reporter: an unbelievable show of support. in all the cases i've been covered i've never seen anything like this. they said we're pulling out all the stops to make sure all of us are there. the preliminary hearing was said to take place on the third floor of the courthouse. we heard parts of the testimony. it was not presented and the criminal case will proceed. that will be next step because they have waived their preliminary hearing. this is how the grandmother and sister of officer robert wilson iii were brought to the courthouse. a police escort carried them from west philadelphia to center city. once inside a standing room only crowd including district attorney seth williams. both ramon williams and hipps are charged in the murder. wilson was shot six times. half a dozen witnesses were to testify according to the prosecutor including officer daniel stephenson wilson's partner. he was to say both were in uniform when the defendants passe

here to provide that information is nbc 10 financial expert robert wilson. robert manages a philadelphia based financial base advisory firm wilson insight. he's made his career in wealth management working at the biggest financial firms in the country as a manager as well as a consultant. >> so, rob, what advice would you give these new grads when it comes to saying good-bye to college and entering the wonderful working world? >> right off the top, i would tell them don't be in such a hurry, okay. you just graduated. don't go out and start amassing a bunch of obligations before you're financially ready. this may mean living at home longer. if you give her a big bouquet of flowers, she might let you do that. but look you just graduated, no need to jump straight to going out to steak dinners every night. the second tip is understand who you work for and what your job is. look whether or not you consider yourself an entrepreneur, you are the ceo, cfo and c.o.o. of you incorporated. and that means your number one job is to amass as much wealth as you can to becom

carlton hips and marone williams accused of gunning down robert wilson the thirds during that armed robberygame stop. remember in the cold weather, snowing. wilson promote today sergeant after his death. officials say wilson was in the store buying a gift for one of his sons, when they came in, and the gun fight ensued. and they killed the officer. so, in south philly today, there is a fun raiser. >> yes, on the same day as this hearing, there is something positive going on for the family of robert wilson the thirds, so hoagie shop, trying to help out. so we have been talking about this all morning, ricci hoagies, if you buy a hoagie, they'll donate monday. >> i yes, exactly, $2 for every hog is he going to go to late officer wilson's family. richard, you're the owner of ricci hoagies here on 11 street. tell just you're doing this? >> i appreciate everything that the officers do for us. i mean, they put their lives on the line every day. and a lot of people don't appreciate what they do out there. and i appreciate what they do. my father was a police officer. and i appreciate, you know, the

last march. >> when two cowards took target practice at sergeant robert wilson i know we wished we had been able to get those guns away from those people that shot down our officers on the streets of this city. >> and those that want to see ramsey go. >> anyone that is not smart enough to at least ask him to stay is probably not smart enough to run this city. >> well, there you go. we spoke to milton street and his reaction is stop and frisk in philadelphia has generated a number of civil liberty complaints and because the commissioner has been in charge, he maintains he has to go. >> anthony williams has scheduled a press available to discuss the commissioner's situation. back to you. >> several the candidates hemmed and hawed on that question last night. >> lets go outside to meteorologist adam joseph and adam a little cooler today definitely. >> it is a little cooler it's been really warm when you say it's cooler but still above average for this time of year take a look at the numbers, 75 in philadelphia, 65 in allentown and 75 in wilmington and there you can see the winds co

. >> reporter: the family of slain officer robert wilson iii given a police escort to a very difficult day today. the first time they would see the accused killers face to face face. >> officer wilson's grandmother his sister, his brother cousins, aunts uncles, the entire family was here. this was a rough part of the process for them and they are hoping that the judicial process gives them a little bit of closure. >> reporter: there certainly is plenty of evidence. prosecutors wheeled reams of case files. we learned today, 39 shots were fired that night at the game stop. officer wilson was struck six times including in the eye. and both brothers carlton hips and ramon williams are a cued of firing fatal shots. >> in this case we had overwhelming evidence. >> reporter: something even the defense attorneys readily concede. >> i don't think it's any surprise that in all likelihood the district attorney' office is going to seek the death penalty in the matter. because of the killing of this officer. quite frankly he was a hero. >> reporter: for the defense one advantage of waving the preli

the money all going to officer robert wilson the third's family. some members of the police firm showed up. and they also tweeted many times getting the word spread all throughout the area. what a turnout. fantastic. 6:11 details are released about documents found after the raid that killed osam bin laden. wait until you hear some of the questions listed on a terrorist membership application. like what are your hobbies? good good morning everybody. >> those hoagies were delicious by the way. the oil got on my tie yesterday because i attempted to eat on the way home pennsylvania pike westbound closed between 29 and downingtown. sue has the holiday forecast when we come right back. > for some of you, friday is your get away day if you're going down the shore but here's the thing you need to keep in mine if you're headed to the shore. it's going to be a lot cooler there than it will be there. high treatment on saturday of 67-degrees on average for most of our jersey shore points. 71 the high temperature on sunday and 72 on monday with a chance of a po

honoring fallen firefighter joyce craig, and also, police officer, sergeant robert wilson both departments losing heroes and within the last year very emotional time for both departments, because lot every fun here as families are getting together and supporting the police department hockey team, we talked with some of the family members watching the game, take a listen. >> i'm just honored he's doing, that able to do that for the families that need that kind of support right snow. >> my son place for the fireman team. i enjoy watching all of these guys play, being able to support such a great cause. great day. great they get together like this to raise monday. >> i to be a part of this is just wonderful experience to give back to the families, and to the police department, the fire department, just to show our support to the community of how important it is to give back to them. >> you recall the police department losing sergeant robert wilson in a shooting in early march and also the fire department losing lieutenant joyce craig, she battled house fire back in december, in west oaklane.

at the spring street festival where police sergeant robert wilson the third and joyce craig were honored $2500 donations to families for the memorial fund. tens of thousands of people attended this year's festival. >>> no charges have been filed in this overnight crash on the new jersey turnpike that injured four soldiers. skyforce 10 was over the scengç in mercer county. it appears a car changed lanes and clipped the back of a humvee which was part of a convoy traveling through ft. drum. a total of six people were hurt. >>> a local group is headed to nepal to help with relief efforts after last week's deadly earthquake. the delaware medical relief team will leave for kathmandu tomorrow. they will meet with local hospitals to determine what is needed. more volunteers will deploy over the next few weeks and tomorrow night a meeting will be held where they'll be packing supplies. right now they're accepting cash and suitcase donations. nepal's government says the death toll from the quake has surpassed 7,000 people. there are now concerns about the spread of disease with so many people tra

. >>> the two men charged in the murder of philadelphia police sergeant robert wilson when before a judge today. carlton carlton hipps and ramon williams were in court today. friends and family filled the courtroom today and the defense says the clients waived today's hearing to spare the family the details of the shooting sfl the video is extremely graphic and the first thing despite how graphic it is the first thing that sticks out is how heroic the police officer was. >> we wanted to spare the family anymore remembrance of this tragedy. >> wilson was promoted pros thum posthumously. >>> and parents turned in their son for the robbery of a bank. walter perez is here. >> reporter: it's an odd sad story about a man at the end of his rope and a mother that made the right choice but a painful choice. >> it was cameras that captured an image of a young man robbing the bank. he gave a note saying do not panic i have a gun, put $400 in this envelope and i'll be on my way. >> nobody will get hurt and i'll report myself to the authorities in about six hours thank you. it was not until hours late

that stop put together a fundraiser for late police officer robert wilson the third. $2 per hoagie sold was donated to family members. >>> officer wilson was kill in the line of duty on march 5th and at today's commendation ceremony the police department award $5 officers with the sergeant robert wilson valor award. this award is givencers who show extraordinary act of courage with disregard for personal safety while engaged in combat with an armed adversary. >> he was posthumously promoted to the cank of sergeant and i named at ward of valor in his honor. this is the first time we actually gave that award out. he was the first recipient. >> reporter: others received the medal of bravery for outstanding arrest in the face of danger. medal of heroism is given to office hours risk their save toy to rescue others and life saving award is presented to saving or sustaining someone's life. >>> once again it is a bitter sweet day at cbs as david letterman end his 30 plus year television career later tonight. >> susan marquez is live outside ed sullivan theater with what and who we should expec

. >> and the brothers accused of murdering officer robert wilson iii will be in court today. carlson and ramon scheduled to appear for preliminary hearing. the two are accused of shooting a and killing wilson during attempted robbery at game stop on march 5th. wilson who left behind two young sons, postumously promote today sergeant. >> former city councilman jim kenny, democratic candidate for mayor of philadelphia. >> steve keeley live at city hall with election result. steve, good morning. >> we will see jim kenny outside city hall probably first thing this morning, it is all lit up, and it looks real nice and the weather couldn't be any more perfect for jim ken toy come out here this morning and greet voters and thank voters and thank his staff. he is still knows this area real well-being a councilman here for over 20 years. now, it wasn't even close. on us politics. com. a landslide election win is defined when a winning candidate beat his opponents by at least 15%. the site as a win by 10%. the new york times political blogger nate silver defines it by at least 20%. wel

. >> when two cowards took target practice at sergeant robert wilson, i know we wished we had gotten those guns away from those people. >> and anyone that is not smart enough to at least ask him to stay is probably not smart enough to run the city of philadelphia. >> at a quickly called availability anthony williams had this response. >> mayor nutter implemented stop and frisk and i will end it. and it needs change and the change starts now. >> milton street had a similar response today saying both stop and frisk and the commissioner have to go and ramsey was asked if a new mayor was elected other than mr. street or mr. williams would he stay on if asked and he said diplomatically that would not be something done in public. >> thank you. >>> two childrens are in the hospital after being hit by a van in the logan section of philadelphia, the accident happened at 1:15 on broad street south of wyoming, and police say that a woman was holding the hands of three small children they were crossing midblock when two of the children darted out into traffic and the 2-year-old suffered injuries

they're accused of gunning down robert wilson iii in march. wilson was there to buy a birthday present for his son. police say he died while protecting customers and employees. >>> well beau biden, the son of vice president joe biden, is in the hospital with an undisclosed illness. he's being treated at walter reed. the vice president's office hasn't released any information about beau biden's condition. the 46-year-old had a minor stroke in 2010 and had a surgery to remove a brain lesion in 2013. >>> officials will hold a ceremony to celebrate improvements at a septa station. they have 60 new parking spots. the next phase will refurbish the building which was built in 1871. septa will also construct new platforms and a pedestrian huddle this fall. >>> in delaware county the spca will hold an open house. that will support the adoption center and provide office space and a training area. private donations paid for it. it sits behind the former spca building on sandy road. >>> now your "nbc 10" first alert weather with meteorologist bill henley.

fills a local home, but the big story is a court appearance charged with murdering police sergeant robert wilson. they waived their preliminary hearing this morning, prosecutors say that both men fired potentially fatal shots at a game stop back in march. katherine scott was in court this morning and joins us in center city with new information. >> reporter: this was a packed courtroom packed with officers and packed with family members, they left now and we know that the defendants waived their preliminary hearing and the prosecutors summarized the evidence they will present some witnesses for this trial. lets go to video from this morning from the family of that sergeant leaving the courthouse this morning they were in the courtroom when prosecutors summarized evidence and the witnesses they would call. they are accused of shooting sergeant wilson at a game stop in march with six shots. the video shows them firing at wilson and 39 shots were fired in all. wilson was promoted to sarge and awarded the medal of honor and valor. they avoided going lieu all the evidence including the video. prosecu

that includes robert wilson iii shot stopping a robbery at a video game store. both of their names will be added to the living flame memorial in center city. >>> in delaware county a teenager got a big honor from local lawmakers because of her push to save lives. eileen mccann arranged a seminar for her fellow students and she was inspired by her father a paramedic. the delaware city council says the seminar could ultimately save dozens of lives. >>> much more ahead on "action news" at 12:30 saved by a pizza, how a woman allegedly being held hostage by her boyfriend managed to use a delivery app to get help. >>> and double elimination on "dancing with the stars" last night the emotional good-bye for one xleb rights. >>> space x says it's one step closer to carrying astronauts into space they tested the dragon space capsule in florida, and to see what happened if the rock etd malfunctioned. it separated as planned and splashed into the ocean. >>> we continue to learn new information about the sunday night shooting in garland texas, isis has claimed responsibility

steaks presented $10,000 check to the fire lieutenant joyce craig and another $10,000 check to the robert wilson. their names were also added to the memorial plaque outside of the restaurant. >> it makes me feel good, as a philadelphian, that i can give light and hope for families to make it easier. >> reporter: lieutenant craig died while fighting a fire last september and wilson was killed during an attempted robbery in march. >>> well, it will be a great weekend, to maybe get out sit outside at geno's or great eateries around our city. >> um-hmm. >> soak up the sun. >> go outside enjoy, don't work out too hardest specially on sunday. >> okay, i won't no problem. >> no war fridays chris. i'm kidding. weather-wise we're talking about you chris it will feel much more like summer. i like to tease him. take a look outside a beautiful view of the river and beyond it our beautiful sky line, center city philadelphia looking nice and on the horizon. you can see skies beginning to clear from west to east as a storm system pull as way. we will like that. weather is only going to get better. storm scan t

geno's presented $10,000 each to the families of fire lieutenant joe sprague and police officer robert wilsonth craig and wilson died in the line of duty. their names were added to the memorial plaque outside geno's steaks. >>> thousands of jobs could be coming to new castle county delaware under a plan to build a massive new development on the southeast former evraz steel meal in claymont. they've proposed a multi-million dollar project which would include office space manufacturing facility and a transit hub. evraz steel shut down in 2013. the developer says he has interest from a number of prospective tenants. >>> in delaware governor jack markell announced recipients of delaware first ever downtown development district grants. the grants total more than $5 million and will benefit several projects including a senior facility and a marina. those projects are located in three communities wilmington, seaford and dover. >>> the sixth president of the college of philadelphia was inaugurated today. he began work last summerly he formerly searched as the vice president of academic affairs at mer

sergeant robert wilson iii's name was added to the monument this year. sergeant wilson shot and killed during an attempted robbery back in march. also firefighter joyce craig was added to the memorial. craig died battling a house fire in west oak lane in december. mayor nutter says we shouldn't have to wait for a tragedy to recognize our men and women in uniform. >> you see one of our members in uniform. if you know someone is a police officer, a firefighter, a member of the military, walk right up to them and say thank you, for your service. >> may is the official month to recognize fallen members of law enforcement. >>> during today's ceremony the mayor also defended his police commissioner. that's after a candidate for mayor said he would replace commissioner charles ramsey if elected. during last night's mayoral debate, he said it's time for ramsey to go. now this this is a change of positions. he said he would keep ramsey. here's how he explains his change of heart. >> it's countless numbers of mothers and young men i met across philadelphia who say

geno' steaks honoring fire lieutenant joyce craig and police sergeant robert wilson iii today. both police and fire officials on hand for this special plaque ceremonies they're names added to the memorial recognizing those who gave their lives in the line of duty. it's a geno's tradition the shop owner says he's privileged to carry on. >> it makes me feel good as a philadelphian that i can give a little bit of light and hope for the families and try to make it easier. >> the philadelphia eatery presenting tennis san dollars checks to both the craig and wilson families. >> always doing good work down there. that's great. >>> speaking of south philadelphia the fox 29 spring fling continues. >> alex holly lauren johnson and bill anderson out and about having some fun tonight. guys? >> we really are and we are back behind the bar but for a good reason. this time we're talking dessert here with bridget. take a look behind me bridget foy they're known nor cracker jack sunday. that looks like jack. i think that's bridget right there. is that you bridget. >> it is. we'll show you how w

where the names of the fire fighters lieutenant joyce craig and police sergeant robert wilson, the third were added to the monument. wilson's partner attended today's ceremony. >>> all lives matter, it just goes a long way. >> reporter: sergeant wilson was shot and killed, while stopping a robbery at a north philadelphia game stop back on march 5th. >>> at that ceremony today mayor michael nutter made some news responding to criticism of his police commissioner charles ramsey. the comments came from mayoral candidate anthony williams during a debate last night. "eyewitness news" reporter alexandria hoff is live at city hall with more on what was said. alex? >> reporter: i cannot say that these comments today were expect but it was an emotional event so emotional it did become. interestingly enough, the at the center of all of this stop and frisk policing. these are trying times indeed, said police commissioner charles ramsey, even so. >> i have never been more prouder to wear the the the uniform and a badge of a police officer then i am right now, right here in the city of philadelphia.

happening today preliminary hearing for both suspects accused in the shooting death of officer robert wilson the third. march 5th wilson was killed by armed robbers at the a game stop in north philadelphia while buying a gift for his son. prosecutors say that they plan to prove that carlton hicks and ramone williams fatally shot officer wilson during a robbery attempt. >>> former pennsylvania state police corporal pleads guilty to reckless endangerment in the accidental shooting death of trooper david kedra. richard schroder shot and killed him in a firearms training exercise last september. grand jury found that he failed to make sure that the handgun chamber was clear. schroder faces five to ten years at prison in sentencing. >>> a preliminary hearing for treasurer, accused of stealing from the bucks county gymnastics club. teresa foot, spent 12 years as a treasurer of her club, stealing more than a $160,000. and, this alleged theft was discovered back in december, after foot was forced to resign the foot is charged were four felonies including theft. >>> here's the latest in the investiga

wow, we will be right happening today preliminary hearing for a fatal shooting of philadelphia robert wilson the third. march 5th wilson was killed by armed robbers at a game stop store in north philadelphia when buying a game for his son. prosecutors say that they plan to prove carlton hipps and ramone williams fatally shot officer wilson during a robbery attempt. >>> right now, it is 5:19. time for your philadelphia jobs market report with cbs the news business analyst jill schlesinger. >> graduating class of 2015 has a lot to celebrate. this year hiring of the college graduates is expect to rise by 16 percent from a year ago. study by michigan state university found employers are recruiting new college graduates at levels not seen since the technology boom. some employers are also offering signing bonuses. starting salaries are all over the map, humanities majors are expect to make about $45,000. while engineers can earn up to 80,000. but location is key. where you seek employment may help determine the best opportunities. georgetown university analyzed the on line college labor market ac

. >>> in northeast philadelphia honoring fallen police officer robert wilson iii.d you have and buster's in the franklin mills mall where a ben if the was held for officer wilson. wilson was killed during a shoot out in a north philadelphia game stop in march. all the money raised will be donated to wilson's family. >>> well now some 40,000 runners laced up for the 36th annual broad street run today. it's actually the largest 10-mile run in the country. queue crucified yo community affair reporter sherri greg was there. >> reporter: the sound they've been waiting for for weeks. marks the start as tens of thousands pounded the pavement taking the 10-mile trek down broad street. the runners range from rookies. >> pretty nervous. this is the first time i've run broad street. >> reporter: to seasoned pose. >> i'm in shock and ready to rock. >> reporter: the reason for kha*l taking on the change is bragging rights and healthy sports. >> as well as a good cause. this group of ladies laced up to raise money fort american cancer society. >> i think we're close to 20,000. 2

sergeant robert wilson among the fallen police officers and firefighters being remembered today at franklinare in center city. wreaths laid during a living flame memorial service. wilson died trying to stop two armed robbers in north philadelphia back in march. firefighter lieutenant joyce craig is also being added to the monument. she lost her live in a fire in west oak lane back on december december 9th. they're among 500 men and women who have died serving their community. torments your fox 29 weather authority right now. let's go live to oklahoma and take look what is happening. a lot of is happening right now. look at that. we have been watching big old storm clouds rotating throughout the day and our meteorologists our fox station in oklahoma city what you're looking at is a tornado and some of it is kind of wrapped in rain right now just south of oklahoma city. so we are smack dab in tornado season i guess. >> yes. >> middle of tornado alley scott you've been watching this throughout date. >> that's right. all the ingredients coming together right in oklahoma just south of oklahoma c

philadelphia 22nd police district held a beef and beer fundraiser today in honor of slain officer robert wilson. "eyewitness news" at the park land youth organization, in the northeast today. several items were auctioned off with all of the proceeds going to officer wilson's family. officer wilson was shot and killed in the line every duty on march 5th during attempted robbery in north philly. stay with us everyone, still ahead on "eyewitness news" family of bears puts quite a square into this group of tourists. find out where this happened and why wildlife officials say this could have been avoided altogether. plus, an incredible story of survival. see how this woman got the life saving resources she needed to battle breast cancer. justin? >> seeing another round every dense fog developing right chasing 90 degrees in the seven day forecast, check it out in a few minutes. >> and coming up in sports, phillies look to go make it two in a row against the mets. leslie van arsdale those highlight and >> philadelphia's race for the cure runs tomorrow morning and tonight we're bringing you an incredib

robert wilson was an educator in silver spring. he helped the student with homework by phone and then started meeting her at school where the alleged abuse took place. the victim told police they also met at her apartment building. a hearing will take place at 2:00 p.m. today. >>> firefighters are working to find out the cause of a fire at a house in prince george's county. this is a fire on cold harbor drive in accokeek. they soaked the house and tried to put it out. it partially collapsed and the firefighters say the home is more than 3600 square feet. we don't know if anybody was inside at the time of that fire. >>> and there's still no word on the cause of this boat fire in anne arundel county. a 35-foot boat catching fire around 8:00 p.m. at the gingerville yachting center. and it caused serious damage but did not spread to others nearby. nobody was hurt. >>> as we remember our fallen service members this memorial day weekend, a live look at the washington national cathedral now. tonight, more than 200 members of rolling thund

williams have waved their preliminary hearing and will stand trial for murder of police sergeant robert wilson. authorities say that both brothers, fired shots that struck and killed wilson, at the a game stop store on march 5th. wilson was shot six times as he tried to break up a robbery, and philadelphia city officials arranged a motorcade to bring wilson's family to court this morning hipps and ra men will be arraigned next month. >>> pennsylvania state police very much want to catch this guy who storm in the berks county bank today pointing a gun at tellers and customers. fortunately nobody was hurt at the national penn bank on main street in the boro. you can see within of the surveillance photos a very distinctive book bag he used for the cash with orange flames on the front of the bag. witnesses say he was driving a dark blue chevy cruz. >>> an alleged bucks county bucks county bandit has been busted by his own parents. bristol township police say trever bergie a's mother turned her son in after another family member recognized him in surveillance images. bergie is 20. investigators acc

names of the police sergeant robert wilson and fire fighters joyce craig will be added to the living flame memorial. wilson was kill while trying to stop a robbery at a game stop store in march. craig died last december fighting a fire in west oak lane. today's ceremony begins at noon time, and it will take place in franklin park square. >>> an nfl player will be in new jersey in a courtroom today. he is accused of violating the the revenge porn law. former jets jermaine cunningham is most high profile suspect to face revenge porn charges. police say he sent name pictures of the woman to her friend last year. cunningham was hurt last season and did in the the play for the jets. he is now a free agent ukee. >>> take a look at this behind me here, a septa bus driver will have some explaining to do, after a bus london some railroad tracks in south philadelphia. officials say that the route 29 bus tried to maneuver around a train on to dickinson street. that is when it got stuck on the tracks at columbus boulevard. the train was not moving and did not hit the bus. two passengers and a dr

family of fire lieutenant joyce craig and another $10,000 check to the family of police sergeant robert wilsoneir names were also added to the memorial plaque outside the restaurant. >> it makes me feel good as a philadelphian that i can give a little bit of light and hope for the families and try to make it easier. >> lieutenant craig died while fighting a fire last december. sergeant wilson was killed during an itemed robbery in march. >>> university of delaware marine researcher helped solve a world war ii mystery. a long lost war plain crew missing in action is now one step closer to home. "eyewitness news" anchor ukee washington met the man who helped solve the mystery of these mia's. >> reporter: deep under these blue waters is a graveyard. dozens of american war planes and their crews lost in world war ii off the coast of islands in the pacific ocean. the wrecks have been underwater for more than 70 years gone, but not forgotten. volunteers and scientists are trying to find them. they call it the bet prop >> we believe there's about 70 to 80mia's that are potentially recoverable within

frisk passed a constitutional challenge and might have prevented recent shooting death of sergeant robert wilsona game stop store in march. >> anyone who is not smart enough to at least ask him to stay is probably not smart enough to run this city. >> reporter: anthony williams answered the mayor's comments but refused to budge. he said it is time for a new leader in the the police department and a new policy. >> i'm running to end it. >> reporter: other four candidates said they would keep ramsey and jim kenny pointed out president obama has enough faith to appoint him to lead a national task force on policing. >> commissioner ramsey himself has not commented on the controversy. >> at least not now. >>> colwyn boro delaware county has been classified as a distressed municipality by the commonwealth of pennsylvania. that means that colwyn will smith its budget to a state oversight board which could allow to it amend union contracts and levee new taxes. twenty-eight other municipalities have been declared distressed since 1986, nine have successfully emerged from the program. >>> who would shoot

supporting the families of two fallen philly heroes police sergeant robert wilson iii who died in they in march. and fire lieutenant joyce craig who lost her life battle battling a last december and this game is truly a family affair. >> my brother is part of the philadelphia police force. and my fire play foss are the fireman team. i just enjoy watching all these guys play and to be able to support such a good cause. >> you're root fog the fire department. >> yes, i am. >> who do you hope wins. >> cops. they played with passion and purpose organized by their loved ones. >> all of us are police wives or girlfriends that do this event every year. we love giving back to the other family members. >> reporter: the philly firefighters within the by a goal in a rivalry of the ages. >> it is very tight knit community on both sides of the ice. >> we've been playing each other for a lot of years. while the families of the fallen did not attend the game the players say they were thinking of them the whole time. >> any time you can give back to the family of fallen officers it's always a plus. w

the family of sergeant robert wilson arrived with a police escort and they wouldn't remain inside for long as the defendants hipps and williams waived their right to a hearing. >> prosecutors say they have overwhelming evidence specifically surveillance video that shows sergeant wilson being shot and killed while trying to shield customers from a robbery attempt by the two brothers 36 shots were fired in all and six hit wilson. he was struck in his right eye by ramon williams. and he was rendered incapacitated by the first shot. >> the video is extremely graphic but the first thing that sticks out is the heroics of the police officer. he moves away from the customers to take on the fire. >> it appears that their client is on the video but it's fair to say that the focus is on saving his client's life rather than getting an acquittal. but the district attorney has not decided whether to seek the death penalty. we continue to gather facts and review everything top to bottom before the final decision is made on that. >> sergeant wilson's family did not common after the proceeding. chad p

. >>> genos presented ten thousand dollars to joys graying and robert wilson who died in the line everd to the plaques outside geno's steaks. >>> using 3d technology to better predict breast cancer. >>> the dump he -- the duchess of cambridge has had a baby, we'll give you more on whether it was a prince or princess in just a moment. >> good morning, it is 7:00 a.m. on this saturday, may 2. here's some of the stories we're following on "action news." >>> up in flames an abandoned mill in delaware burned overnight. firefighters had a difficult time bringing it under control. >>> more protesters arrested in baltimore this comes after 6 police officers are charge in connection with the death of freddie gray. after a cold start we'll warm up to near summer-like conditions this weekend. meteorologist chris sowers is outside enjoying the weather already with the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast. >> reporter: good morning, eva. not too bad this morning, we have cloud cover up above but temperatures wise it's pleasant, especially considering how chilly the weather has been. 47 in potts

one that combined the police officers and firefighters that die in the line of duty, they added robert wilson and firefighter, lieutenant joyce craig to the memorial. officer damian stevenson talked about his partner's heroic efrlts. >> what he did i don't know if i could do that. i call him a hero, my hero. >> wilson was shot and killed while trying to stop a robbery at a video store. he died while battling a house fire. >> there is a trash site in philadelphia for pickup. the streets department announced a plan today to get more trucks on the street to get the job done vernon odom is live with more on the story. vernon? >> good evening, salvation is indeed on the way the city blames the problem frankly on these, broken down trash trucks and beyond the eight year cycle of use, and the police commissioner is promising to have the problem in the rear view mirror by mid summer. soon to be back on the streets, but the city's fleet of trash compacters is at a low level to keep up the 97% collection rate, the streets department confirms the fleet is down 35% dropping collections city wide to 85%.

murder of philadelphia police officer, carlton hips and ramon williams, accused of gunning down robert wilson iii. during a armed robbery at a game stop in north philadelphia. wilson was postumously promote today sergeant. officials say wilson was in the store buying a gift for one of his sons. >>> and developing this morning, philadelphia police have their hands full investigating shot fired all over the city? >> i mean truly all over the city. the over night shootings happened in five different neighborhoods, leaving two men dead. jennifer joyce on this, liver at police headquarters with more jennifer, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, chris. like you said, two men dead and total of eight people shot in all in west philadelphia, it was around 5:30, yesterday when a man and a woman were shot. both victims of gunfire on the 1500 block of redfield street. the 36 year old man was shot in the back and transported to the hospital. but later died. a woman shot in the back side is listed in stable condition according to police, no arrest haves been made. less than three hours later in port r

robert wilson was a paraeducator at the middle school in silver spring. he helped the student with homework by phone and then started to meet her at school where the alleged abuse took place. the victim said they also met at her apartment building. a hearing will happen at 2:00 p.m. today. >>> the man who set off a furor by landing his gyrocopter at the capitol said he wouldn't change a thing. douglas hughes has pleaded not guilty in federal court. if convicted of the charges against him, he faces more than nine years in prison. but the judge today relaxed the rules of his release. he's due back in court next wednesday. he says when it's all over, he'd like his gyrocopter back. >>> dozens are remembering a police officer killed in nebraska. a vigil was held for detective kerry orozco last night in omaha. she was just 29 years old. she was shot while serving ach is warrant. she was a day away from starting her time to be with her new child. she was the 25th officer in omaha to be killed in the line of duty. >>> a d.c. woman is behind bars on charges she ra

graphic video of the shoot-out inside the gamestop back in march that took the life of officer robert wilson. ramon williams and carlton hipps waived a preliminary hearing yesterday. prosecutors say each fired the fatal shot that could have been the fatal one. defense attorneys are trying to work out a plea deal. >>> officials say wilmington is making progress to crack down on crime. the mayor said overall crime was down, 13% from 2012 to 2014. williams also praised the new police foot patrol in high-crime areas. critics have called on the mayor to implement recommendations made by a state-appointed safety commission. but the mayor has not commented or committed to that yet. >>> the program with the linebacker carlos baldwin at a gala tonight. he's been giving back to his adopted city. you're looking at a video tweeted tuesday as part of the nfl play 60 initiative. the program encourages youngsters to get outside and play. >> as a player and living in this community, i think it's only right that i try to encourage kids to be active. and the importance of being active and what it can do for t

. >> the money raised will go toward the robert wilson iii memorial trust fund. he has two young children, two brother are facing murder charges in connection with officer wilson's death. >> well a happy ending for a montgomery county family after their missing son was found safe today. police say that 18 year old nicholas was just found hitchhiking in ohio. grabbed his back pack, left his home, after an argument with his father. family members volunteered and searching for him in valley forge historic park. friends, classmates, also take to go social media this week, part of massive effort to help bring him home. >> two new castle county police officers are being credited with saving a choking baby's life. two called to home richards lane newark thursday. that's with policer say they found the officers found one year old baby limp and struggling to breathe. officers followed the procedures for choking babies and began to administer back blows. whatever was stuck in the toddler's throat was dislodged. that baby is recovering tonight at christianna hospital. >>> a

they did the fundraiser there for robert wilson's fundraiser and he said to say hello sue serio. he's standing in line there with his eagles cap on in line. he finally turns it off. i do this as somewhat of a segue because you have bust out buddy with the philliess cap on because they won again. they d. maybe it's the beginning of another win streak. why not think optimistically. there's bus stop buddy. we did put him in the rain coat for later on in the day. i don't think if we're going to see much, if any, in the way of showers this morning. but it's chilly and it's cloudy. it's a little bit chillier than it was yesterday. so with all that going on we're only going to give you a six out of ten today and that may even be optimistic. you see this rain out to the western part of the state trying to make it into our area. there may be a sprinkle or two out to the west, maybe to the south, but it's a very dry air mass in place. remember yesterday how low the humidity was and we had the winds around as well drying out the air miss pass. so it's having trouble saturating the atmospher

attorneys for carlton hicks and ramon williams say they wanted to spare the family of sergeant robert wilson from watching the surveillance video of the shoot-out that ended his livement the family of the slain officer head today court yesterday with a police escort, for what was bound to be very difficult day. >> officer wilson's grandmother, sister, his brother, cousins, aunts, uncles, the entire family is here there is was a rough part of the process for them. and they are hoping that the judicial process gives them little bit of closure. >> prosecutors revealed in court 39 shots were fired at the game stop store the night of the shooting. six of those bullets hit officer wilson. >>> take a look at this. a line out the door and down the block at ricci hogens south philly. way cents there yesterday for good day. we told you that they plan to donate $2 from every sandwich sold. bob kelly bought us like $200 worth of sandwiches by the way, thanks to bob kelly. all of that money going to officer wilson's family. some members of the philadelphia police department tweeted more than a thousand s