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With developing news in the somerdale section of philadelphia where a student has allegedly brought a loaded gun to school. That student is in custody and a temporary lockdown has been lifted. But parents are reeling from the scary incident at samuel fels. Bob brooks is at the myself about how the weapon was discovered. Reporter the good news, everyone is safe. I just spoke with School Officials they say the student tried to take the gun through a metal detecter, the alarm went off and now the student is in police custody. I live right there, right, my sons bus come, he come out that way, an there, its extra scary. Reporter we spoke with families and students outside the fellenbaum high this saml fels high this morning. Students went through the metal detecters as they were trying to get in. It was not a rifle. Once the gun was found, the school took immediate action. The bag was taken into possession by District School police and the student was held until Philadelphia Police got here and put him in custody. Reporter next the school was put on lockdown, we spoke with a student who didnt want her identity shown. Word quickly spread what was going on. [inaudible]. She said she is not surprised. You heard of this happening before . Reporter before i went here i heard about this. The lockdown lasted until 8 22 a. M. No student or staff were alarmed. The threat was nearlyized, but there was an external review. Philadelphia police are the ones who essentially lift the lockdown. Reporter scary indeed, at this point its too early in the investigation to figure out what the intentions of the student was, again, we are hours into the investigation. Reporting live at samuel fels high, bob brooks channel 6 action news. Thank you for that report. Investigators in Montgomery County are asking the public for information about a double homicide. Two men were shot to death overnight on the 700 block of chain street in norristown. Both victims were sitting inside a blue car at the time of the shooting. Detectives are reaching out to residents with surveillance cameras in hopes of identifying a possible suspect. Jeanette reyes will have reaction from the neighborhood at 12 0 p. M. Displrnl police in bucket police in bucks county are certainlying for aman searching for a man who opened fire during a Charity Event in falls township. Medina shot another man in the back. Anyone with information about medina is under to contact falls township police. Its relatively mild for the final days of february. Going live outside, sky6 live hd in the penns landing area this noon. David murphy is tracking the latest conditions from the weather center, david were waiting to see the sun again. Reporter we are, we have cloud cover aplenty, you can see how theres breaks in the clouds north ran west of us, we think as we go through the next several hours well see an increase in sunshine. I saw a little bit break out 15 minutes outside the Weather Office an hour ago. 47 in allentown. 47 in trenton. These numbers as i read them out to you are above the average high. 49 in wilmington, 49234 millville. 46 degrees down the pike in cape may. We are looking at a nice progression of temperatures over the next couple of hours, we expect to get up to the high of 53 at 3 30 p. M. Or 4 00 p. M. We have clouds to break up, we expect the skies to brighten and get peeks of sunshine before the afternoon is done. The temperatures dip more than overnight last night. This morning we woke up in the mid to upper 40s. Tonight well get into the mid 30s before we are done. As we look at future tracker were looking at the cloud cover disbursing in the evening. This is tonight at 6 00 p. M. Early tomorrow morning were in the 30s and some spots near the freezing mark especially in the nowhere and western suburbs. Oddly enough we bounce back with a nice southerly flow better than today and better on wednesday. Ill have the numbers in the exclusive accuweather sevenday forecast and word of a late week storm on the way. You can get the latest on the forecast and check Storm Tracker 6 live anytime on your phone or tablet, the 6abc app is a Free Download for your mobile device. Classes have resumed in the Parkland School district in the lehigh county. Dozens of busses were destroyed during an Early Morning blaze. The district borrowed temporary buses from two vendors to transport students today. The cause of the fire is under investigation. A 17yearold girl who survived the Florida School shooting is sharing her story. During an emotional News Conference mattie will ford cried as she thanked the doctors for saving her life. She had three surgeries after being shot multiple times during the rampage at Marjory Stoneman douglas high school. I would like to say that im so grateful to be here and i want to thank the officers and First Responders and the amazing doctors and all the love that everyone has sent. Doctors say willford is very, very lucky adding large caliber bullets penetrated her chest and stomach she is expected to make a full recovery. Her story is emerging as President Trump is vowing to take on gun control and right now is hearing from the nations governors. Kenneth moten is live with the latest. Reporter President Trump wrapped up the hour long meeting with the nations governor they went around the room at the white house talking gun control and how to protect schools in the nation, the discussion just getting started. On the top of President Trumps Agenda School safety. Well be talking about parkland and the horrible event that took place last week. Reporter the president hosting the nations governors, many against the plan to train and arm teachers after the School Massacre in parkland, the president pushing for the age to buy rifles 18 is to 21. To get a gun like this the maniac used in the school you get at 18. Frank i explained that to the nra. So far nothing has been proposed yet. Reporter 16 companies have cut ties with the nra. 74 lawmakers sent a letter urging rick scott to spend sheriff israel. It was a shameful politically motivated letter that had no facts and of course i wont resign. Reporter florida governors request the state launched a preliminary review into the shooting response, as for Gun Control Congress has backed no plans to vote on any gun legislation. Back to you, rick and sarah. Much more ahead on action news at noon, an outofcontrol car slams into a toddlers bedroom. The baby was not harmed during the crash. Hollywoods biggest flight is less than a week away, whats different about the women in the top acting category this year. David murphy will have the exclusive accuweather sevenday forecast when action news continues this noon in a moment. Hundreds of people are standing in line to pay their respects to the late reverend billy graham. The preachers body is lying in repos at his childhood home in charlotte, north carolina. He was 99 years old. President trump is among the dignitaries expected to attended funeral on friday. This morning the u. S. Supreme court said it will not hear the white houses bid to end the daca program at least not now. The high courts decision keeps the programs fate in the hands of the lower court. It gives dreamers more time to renew their status. President trump argued that president obama competedded powers when he created the program exceeded his powers when he create the program. Justice department is going to determine if the union will pay for collective bargaining. It could affect labor groups and funding. Hundreds of workers marched to protest the case they say its an effort to diminish the protections union provide to their members. Residents across the midwest and deep south are dealing with deadly flooding. New video out of cincinnati, ohio shows destruction of a twister that touched down. In the south, three people died when a handful of tornadoes rumbled through kentucky. A 4th death was reported in arkansas. From the midwest to the south, 13 tornado were reported. Some towns are flooded and keeping an eye on swollen rivers. Dramatic video shows a car slamming into a home in southern california. The vehicle landed in the toddle toddle told toddlers bedroom moments after they removed him. With the oscars less than a week away, preparations have taken over hollywood boulevard. A number of road colors are in in effect around the dolby theater. Well look at how the academy is recognizing older women in the top categories. Dont forget to tune in this weekend to see who wins the 90 Academy Award sunday 8 00 p. M. On 6abc. Its one of the most popular games for tweens and teenagers. It has many parents wondering how to pull them away. Chad perdelli looks at the frenzy at 11 00 p. M. Reporter its the video game shattering records. Fort night. Think a game like the hunger games. She is on the game and a i cant get them off. Reporter why the game is so popular and should parents be worried . Thats on action news at 11 00 p. M. A indict that does more than slim your waistline, its boosts your mental health. Dangerous robo calls, smart phone apps protect you from tell marketers and scammers. The movie studio founded by Harvey Weinstein is planning to file bankruptcy. The hollywood mogul was forced to resign after being charged with misconduct. Samsung is hoping to reclaim its title as the top smart phone maker in the world. They have unveiled s9 and s9 plus. They have cameras and video mode that will freeze a fastmoving shot liabilities. It will be available for purchase march 16. It has a price tag starting at 800. Healthcheck this noon, a new study found more benefits to a popular diet. The socalled dash diet was known to fight Heart Disease and high blood pressure. Experts believe it can help reduce the risk of depression. Researchers leave the benefit come from fruits, vegetables and whole grains consumed by people who follow this eating plans. A recent study in australia monitored 20 adults performing two hours of standing commute work. After the time period, the workers reported more back and leg discomfort and slower reaction time. Too much standing is a problem, they suggest taking regular breaks to walk around the office instead. Action news team is working on stories later today beginning at 4 00 p. M. Alicia vitarelli is live in the newsroom with a preview. Reporter hey guys theres a growing debate about a decision being made by our hospitals, they are getting rid of baby nurseries instead of having the newborn room in with the new parents. Well break that down in big talkers today. From deodorizing your Garbage Disposal to tricks to making things cleaner for the environment. Thats coming up in whats the deal. Well see you at 4 00 p. M. Thanks alicia. Accuweather forecast is can you think up when we come right back. David back with a check of the accuweather forecast. Not the greatest week we would like to improve. Reporter well improve, tomorrow well get sun and wednesday full sun, testers rise over the next several days temperatures rise over the next several days. Storm tracker 6 live double scan shows moisture to the west, most of it evaporating before it hits the ground. If you see anything you have to go far west to catch it. Its light nuisance stuff the way things are looking. As we look outside, lots of cloud cover, i95 heading toward northeast philadelphia. Traffic getting along fine, roads are dry and not quite mild enough to stick your elbow out the window in most cases, but Getting Better than they cant say over the weekend. Temperature, 49 degrees that is above the average high for this date. We have winds out of the northwest for now, 1 Miles Per Hour well turn that around a little bit and bounce the numbers up gradually over the next couple of days. 49 in philadelphia. 47 in trenton. Allentown and reading. 49 in millville. In cape may by the water, a little bit cooler at 46 degrees. Satellite and radar shows you how the cloud cover has been thick. Any sprinkle or shower you see is light and falling off the map quickly. Theres the chance of brightening skies later in the day. In the very least well see clouds and sun, some of you out to the north and west might get a nice end to the day. Breezy in the lehigh valley, sunny, 52 degrees. Down the shore hanging on the clouds a little bit longer, but brightening to some degree, high of 53. Philadelphia, sunny breaks, breezy, 53 degrees, thats 6 degrees above averageic do math in my head. Winds northwest 8 to 16 Miles Per Hour a little bit on the breezy side, but not too bad. Colder air starts to march in. Well clear out overnight, the winds obviously will fall back a little bit, well drop all the way down do 34 degrees for the low in philadelphia. Some suburbs getting down to 30, might even see a couple of places here and there slide into the upper 20s. This morning you got up, and temperatures in the mid 40s, tomorrow youll be happier to have the heavier coat in the morning anyway and maybe gloves and extra stuff. As we look out to the west were seeing temperatures bounce a little bit. 49 degrees in philadelphia. 51 in cincinnati. 55 all the way in st. Louis, and 60 in atlanta. In general in the next couple of days well draw from this direction tapping into some of the milder air and bringing it up into our neck of the woods. 53 is the high this afternoon. Tomorrow, the mid 50s and up closer to 60 for the high on wednesday. If you happen to be going down to florida, 82 degrees, watching the phillies spring training game in jacksonville it was light and bright there. Average rainfall for the month is 2 1 2 inches. This is the 5th wettest february in philadelphia. It felt like its been wet and it has been numbers wise. Speaking of rain, its been wet this month, as march rolls in on thursday, a march lion storm well see. Well have rain on thursday extending into friday, at times it could be heavy. Coastal flooding is not totally out of the question, we could see wet now out of that, thursday into friday. 53 is the high, clouds and sun possible. 56 tomorrow, thursday, 52 is the high. Well see rain coming in the late morning afternoon hours and later in the day and at night we could have pockets of heavy rain. That continues into friday morning and friday afternoon we dry out. Coming weekend dry for a change. Weve had rain on a lot of recent weekends if you want to wash the car, its going to be chilly. Union home opener saturday night. Students in chester put on their thinking caps, the heritage bowl trophy was up for grabs in a game style quiz. Students answered questions on many topics. It is black History Month this competition shows the boys and girls the deep history of the city of chester. Much more to come in our next halfhour of action news. Former First Lady Michelle Obama is releasing a memoir from chicago to first lady. Those stories and more still ahead. Hello again here the stories were following on action news 12 30. A Philadelphia High School student is coming to school with a loaded handgun. An Investigation Continues after two people are shot and killed inside a car in norristown. And caught on camera, the rescue of a family from their burning home in chester. Time now, the details a student was arrested after bringing a loaded weapon to Fels High School in the somerdale section of philadelphia. Police were called to the school in the 5500 block of langdon street for a report of a student with a gun. Immediately the school was put on lockdown. The metal detecters at the school went off when the student walked into the buildings and officials jumped into action. The bag was immediately taken into possession by District School police and the student was held until Philadelphia Police got here and put him into custody. Police have not stayed what kind of of gun it was, but they did say it was not a rifle. Nobody was hurt in the incident. Police will be holding a News Conference shortly well stream it live at 6abc. Com. Two people were killed at a shooting in norristown, Montgomery County. The gunman is still on the loose. Police found the victims inside a car. Action news reporter, Jeanette Reyes has the very latest. Reporter shots were fired last night some residents

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