Penn presbyterian. Great doctors, great staff. Reporter 57yearold councilman underwent surgery overnight but he bounced back quickly and askeing to home. He spoke about the terrifying encounter with a knife wielding suspect. The next thing i know hes there next to me with an urgent look on his face. Reporter councilman oh says he realized immediately something was very wrong. And then he punched me in the lower rib which i happen to know what that is so i said, did you just stab me . And he had. I looked down and he had a seive more than a knife it was a seive. He said, keys, car, wallet, cash, everything. He said i want everything. At one point in time he lunched at my, you know, face i had to put my hand up and i got cut across the forearm. Reporter in the middle of the attack council om revealed several men in white car pulled up asking do you need help . But thinking it was the suspect who was in trouble. They took out their smart phones and they were recording what was happening.
Robbery in progress. He was buying a video game for his sons birthday. Good evening, everybody, im joyce evans. Wilsons actions on that day were nothing short of heroic and today his bravery was honored again with a touching vigil. Reporter a year later the pain these officers and the community are feeling is still very raw. This vigil was called a celebration of life. But a lot of tears were shed. A sea of officers in blue stood in formation during a vigil outside the 22nd police district. They stood before family and Close Friends of Fallen Police Sergeant Robert wilson ii. Today marks one year since he was killed in the line of duty. Sergeant wilsons sister spoke tearfully of her brother and his dedication to the job. He chose a profession. He chose to make the decision to become an officer. To protect. These officers including him theyre people. Lives are precious and you people who decide to take lives its beyond. Reporter james samuel a close friend and fellow officer who struggl
And packed into novas football stadium to show their support. Wildcats roll on the campus as heroes with one message for fans. Nova . Nation we love you nova nation applause . Right now a whirlwind 24 hours for notify in a nation the team finally home with a well earned title of National Champions. Good evening, im iain page. Good evening, im dawn timmeney. Lucy noland is too much name we have Live Team Coverage of the wildcats incredible homecoming tonight. You can definitely feel the love from the villanova family. Shawnette wilson spoke to one man with a very special relationship to the team but lets start with Chris Oconnell live on campus tonight and chris, what a welcome home. Reporter it sure was, dawn. Ncaa mens championship basketball trophy has new home here in Delaware County tonight. The villanova wildcats fresh off their National Championship arrived back on campus to throngs of wildcat faithful. Villanova head coach jay wright arrived back to campus to heros welcome. I sa
Dawn. Ncaa mens championship basketball trophy has new home here in Delaware County tonight. The villanova wildcats fresh off their National Championship arrived back on campus to throngs of wildcat faithful. Villanova head coach jay wright arrived back to campus to heros welcome. I say nova you say nation. Ready. Nova Nation Reporter nova nation filled villanovas football stadium hours earlier bought today it was all about basketball good to see you guys. Thanks for coming out. Reporter and all about the villanova faithful. Our student section is the best in the country. You guys stick with us every year. No one deserves a national National Championship more than our students and our fans. Classes were canceled as last nights on campus celebration continued well into today. What do you think of this reaction . Amazing. Amazing. Reporter one by one players took to the stage and thanked their fans. This is something nail ever ever be able to take away from us so go cats. We appreciate t
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