The barrage of shots went into the home where he lived and some his hit chevrolet. And he was the target of a mob like assassination. And he has prior contact with Law Enforcement. Rick, this reminder tonight city hall will pay a 20,000 reward for Key Information that helps to make an arrest and convention in this murder case. Im vernon odom, channel 6 action news at Police Headquarters in center city. Vernon, thank you. A 2yearold boy died from a gunshot wound inside of his home inside of olney this afternoon. Philadelphia police are not clear how it happened. Chopper 6 hd was over the block of godfrey avenue at 2 00 p. M. There were adults home with the boy when it happened and the gun has not been recovered and police are interviewing everyone in the house at the time. Breaking news for you right now, chopper 6 hd over the scene camden city firefighters are at the house fire at the 900 block. The fire broke out at a two story row home and Numerous Police and firefighters on the scen
There. darya lets get a check now of weather and traffic. mark james and robin are here. james we have the possibility of showers today, so bring the umbrella with you to work just in case. Lets go outside and see whats happening right now. Our 4zone Camera Network shows visibility is pretty good, no major fog to speak of, but it is cloudy in a number of locations. A weak storm system passing overhead today will keep it cloudy and cool across the bay. Temperatures have fallen into the 40s and low 50s, once again. By mid morning, they should climb to the mid 50s. Then by noon well enjoy low 60s. Inland highs this afternoon will only reach the mid 60s. A slight chance of showers exists all day, but increases slightly and 11pm. This could impact our evening commute home, especially in the north and east bay. Winds will be gusty all day. High pressure returns tomorrow, kicking off a warming trend that will take us into the weekend with inland highs climbing into the upper 80s and low 90s.
And welcome to power l lunch. Im melissa lee. Mixed picture on wall street with the nasdaq in the red by about a tenth of a percent. The dow adding 30 points. The s p up by three points itself. For the dow and the s p, this would be their fourth day in a row of gains. That has not happened since the month of february. Consumer staple hitting an alltime high on pace for its fourth straight day of gains. Monster beverage, campbell leading there and it has been a volatile day for the Home Builders after rallying on the back of toll brothers. The sector now turning negative as new home sales fell more than 11 . Much more on that story straight ahead. Take a look at herbalife shares, tanking, about 6 . Reports the companys china chief has abruptly left. Well bring you more details when we have them. Im which will fred frost. Here is what else is happening. New clues about the economy, data that measures the amount of freight transported by trucks showing a surprise drop. And a Retirement Sa
Firefighters have been battling back to back fires in the brentwood area. Jackie ward is there. Reporter those firings started within a half hour of each other. That means its been an extra exhausting day for dozens of bay area fifths. And they are firefighters, and their busy season is barely getting started. After july 4, calfire expect their days to get intense, but three fires back to back to back, lead them to think something is up. Were looking into it. It could be human caused intentional, or accidental. Reporter calfire says 250 acres were on fire at one point. Now two fires are completely contained and the third is at 80 . The problem is the terrain, its steep, theres limited access. There are some good roads as far as dirt looks, but its steep for the bulldozer to cut the line. Reporter 25 minutes away in brentwood at the aquatic park, you can still smell the smoke. People say theyre used to it at this time of year. You can see the smoke in the area. When you see dee diablo,
58 in vineland. 63 in dover, delaware. We have a good looking day ahead. The dewpoints have increase a little bit. It might feel slightly humid as you head out later on today. Lets look forecast, mostly sunny skies, bright sunshine, 66. By lunchtime you may see high clouds streaming in. 81. 5 00 p. M. , 82 by 78 00 p. M. , 80 degrees as you head out the door. Its a good one, were starting off with walltowall sunshine, enjoy the sunrise send me pics of that on twitter, i like when everyone shares that with me, matt. Reporter delaware rivera stipulate coming northbound on the righthand side of the screen heading to the taconypalmyra, the bridge is expected to be in the up position coming in in 15 minutes, if youre heading out right now head to the betsy ross bridge in the background instead. Coming off the bridge hopping on i95 southbound its a slow go from the betsy ross bridge through this point from allegheny into girard. Morning volume is starting to kick in if youre on the vine stre