Reporter the shooter who fired not once but twice along newkirk street in broad daylight is still on the run, this as a 3yearold boy who awaited Christmas Gifts under his tree may now spend it in the hospital with a graze wound to his cgro. Police tonight still trying to make sense of who was the intended target, if anyone. In the sidebyside row homes in an area plagued by drugs and gun violence. We believe he was trying to shoot someone else. Reporter neighbors didnt dial for help. Regardless of the circumstances, they still need to call 911. They cannot let thugs with guns take over their neighborhood. Reporter a man who identified himself as mo, the toddler victims father and who had been to the hospital would not comment on camera about his sons injuries or if he knows anything about the shooter. Right now we cant say that he was the intended target but its definitely something we will explore. Reporter so police at this point want to interview that 43yearold shooting victim who i
And tonight there are new details about the suspect, including this video just released, it shows Ismaaiyl Brinsley at a brooklyn mall before the officers were shot. Police say the gun might have been inn identify that bag, you saw right there. Also tonight new york city mayor bill deblasio says he is willing to meet with any angry police union lead hours blame him, for an increased hostility towards law enforcement. He urged protesters to stop protesting until the officers are buried. In the meantime one of the widows of the tragedy spoke about losing her husband. This is a difficult time for both our families. We have is to stand together and get through this together. Now police say ambush happened so quickly that the officers never even saw the attack coming, and departments across the country are recommending now that officers wear bulletproof vests, at all times, and for more on is what being done, here at home tonight we will go to action News Reporter kenneth moan even live at
For an toned pro testify as the city prepares to bury the two brothers in blue. Philadelphias top cop to hold the key to rebuilding trust between police and the communities they serve. Good evening, im iain page. Im lucy nolan. Dave kinchen is live at police headquarters. Were not just talking about philadelphia here. Were talking about the nation. Reporter thats absolutely right. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsay is speaking with president obama about ways to curb the violence and restore piece especially after the shooting that happened this past weekend in new york where two new York City Police officers lost their lives. The commissioner has a 90 day effort to get recommendations to the white house. The casket of one of two fallen nypd officers is driven away as several brothers and sisters in blue look on. Marking the third day of nationwide shock and sadness since officers ramos and liu were ambushed and murdered while sitting in their brooklyn patrol car. New yorks
Life threatening disease. There is a medical break through changing your future that could help countless others as well. Are they the cutest girls, wow. Good day, everybody. It is eve of Christmas Eve, december 23rd. Are you ready. I think im ready. Ready to go, sue serio, are we all ready to go. I hold myself up in the basement and wrapped presents for about, many hours yesterday, watched several christmas specials and yeah, so answer is yeah, okay. Lets bring it on. Weve got rain. We cannot do anything bit except being prepared for it. It is here. Widely scattered showers. None of this is heavy rain but more nuisance then anything else and enough to make you meet those intermittent windshield wipers. They are around the philadelphia area. 48 degrees. 7 20 our sunrise time. Temperatures air above freezing. We are not dealing with any freezing rain or sleet just mild temperatures and mild and messy i guess you could say with fog up in the mountains, reduced visibility in lancaster and
Weekend in new york where two new York City Police officers lost their lives. The commissioner has a 90 day effort to get recommendations to the white house. The casket of one of two fallen nypd officers is driven away as several brothers and sisters in blue look on. Marking the third day of nationwide shock and sadness since officers ramos and liu were ambushed and murdered while sitting in their brooklyn patrol car. New yorks share now trying to ease escalating tensions. Im asking everyone and this is across the spectrum to put aside protests, put aside demonstrations until these funerals are passed. Lets focus just on these families and what they have lost. Reporter fox 29 cameras were in brooklyn where the crime scene was transformed into an emotional memorial and vigil. Here in philadelphia, the National Search for answers involves Police Commissioner Charles Ramsay advising president obama leading a task force to find ways to build bridges. I think what weve got to do is a better