Victim and who he is. Nbc 10s drew smith is live in bridesburg tonight with more on this developing story. Drew . Reporter denise, it was 5 00 this morning, workers were just arriving to the job site on the other side of that fence but it was here in this lot, see the evidence markers, that marks the spot where this man was shot, set on fire and dumped here on the pavement. An industrial section of bridesburg became a crime scene early saturday. You see workers in vests speaking with police after they ran over to put out a fire which turned out to be a mans body. Shot up to eight times, doused in accelerant, and set on fire. Thats absolutely crazy. Reporter the quick way transfer station closed at noon. Its manager did not want to comment, but another worker told me the whole thing is disturbing. Witnesses saw a sedan driving off from the scene, but didnt get a good look at who was inside. I never seen nobody, the only thing i ever see is the dump truck the trash trucks going back ther
Blond hair. If youve seen her, youre asked to contact police. If you need a better look at this picture, it is on the nbc 10 app. New at 6 00, a scare in the schuylkill l river, a 3yearold boy is rushed to the hospital after falling in the river. It took crews nearly 30 minutes to find him. Nbc 10s Aundrea Clinethomas is live along kelly drive where the drowning happened this afternoon. Reporter denise, after the 3yearold fell into the water, his father was not far behind jumping in after him. His father could not find his child. Now, an loon lookers were distr as they watched the nightmare unfold. The 3yearold boy fell off a dock atjosephs boat house before noon. Others jumped into the water trying to help the childs father find the little boy but it was rescue crews who were able to pull the child out of the water after some time and performed cpr. This is a common area for families to enjoy the outdoors especially on beautiful summer days like today. Its saddening, you know, of cour
World war ii and korea. He was fighter pilot. As a test pilot, he once set a trance continental speed record. Not just matching force but overwhelming force. He served 24 years in the u. S. Senate the longest serving person to ever represent ohio. In 1984, he ran for the president ial democratic nomination. It didnt work out. But that long political career and career with nasa allowed him to return to space. Its a very youre just anxious to go and get going im sure it will be the same this time. In 1988 at age 77, he did. John glenn was a uniquely American Space hero, a combat veteran with boy next door looks a strong marriage and nerves of steal. His lifes story of striving hard succeeding suffering set backs and high flying redemption as american as it gets. As the First American to orbit the earth president john f. Kennedy said glenn was the reason we made it to the moon. Happening now, the search is on for this car. Police say the driver just drove away after hitting a 12yearold ch
The president elect and his wife, Melania Trump just arrived in washington moments ago and meanwhile final preparations are underway at this hour for the inauguration ceremonies tomorrow. Reporter president elect trumps motorcade left new york for washington and a new era in american politics. A historic change coming and it is infectious. His speech is set out to unify the country and d. C. Organizers are expected a Record Number of protesters, 400,000, one for every two supporters. Among democratic lawmakers, a Record Number, more than 60 will boycott the nomination. But president obama, and First Lady Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton and former president bill clinton will be on the platform. From americas first africanamericans first lady, a reflexion on her time at the white house. And inauguration events have begun here and later the president elect will lay a wreath at Arlington National cemetery and fireworks and a concert tonight. Well, some people from the tristate region ar
Executive says he was helping families refinance their home zplz our bank was able to do over 100,000 bank modifications to allow people stay in their homes. Unfortunately not all the homes were able to be saved and despite my best efforts some were subject to foreclosure. To rick perry now, trumps nominee to lead the energy department. He took the day trying to c consince centers he understands the agency. And he pledges to use all forms of energy and carefully dispose of Nuclear Waste and that Climate Change is real. And its on top of americans that voted for this administration. As we are back out live, you can hear some rehearsals underway and the beautiful scene here in washington, d. C. Today as they prepare for tomorrows momentous event. Despite the choreography of this event each of them purposeful and practices, there is no ignoring the fact that this is a president elect prone to being unpredictable. Some think that say good thing a breath of fresh air, it makes people across