And intense Security Operations in american history. Those safeguards are evident getting security equaling or exceeding that of the president. The barricades are everywhere. A lot more cops on the street than normal. Pope franciss agenda including meeting with president obama, a speech to congress, a parade near the white house and celebrating mass at the basilica of the immaculate shrine at catholic university. A welcome banner adorns the school and the stage has been set. The holy father coming to our country is exciting. Pope francis has put the bow on top and made it understandable and made it something that everybody can receive with love. Beyond the fanfare, the popes visit today triggers a massive security operation. Authorities say there is no specific or credible threat but the pope does remain a prime target, not just of terrorists even the italian may have fee i cant. Now you are looking at a live picture from cuba where we understand the pope boarded the plane on his way t
A woman found dead in a local park. Her body slashed multiple timesment now an investigation is underway to figure out who she is, and what happened to her. But first my baby sister is in such Critical Condition, please. A family inconsolable after a young woman is found critically injured on the side of the road. Now theyre trying to unravel the mystery of what happened, and begging for answers. Good evening, everyone. Im sandra bookman. Torres. The victim of a hitandrun. She is in Critical Condition after being found on the side of the road in cliffton. Eyewitness News Reporter, stacey sager outside the hospital in paterson with the story. Reporter you know, dave, they say someone must have answers. 22yearold anna semioli was the victim of a hitandrun in clifton. Her family is begging for help. My baby sister is in such Critical Condition. Please come forward and say something. Reporter a desperate, and exasperated family, keeping vigil here at st. Josephs paterson, praying that anna
Police say the what are toying moments horrifying moments played out in the backyard of a home on Holland Avenue as the victim played with two other children. Eyewitness News Reporter Kemberly Richardson has the latest on this developing story from franklin, long island Jewish Hospital in valley stream. Kemberly . Reporter joe, Family Friends here at the hospital tell Eyewitness News this 9 yearold was beautiful inside and out. An angel on earth who loved playing with her little brother. Their one wish, to turn time back, bring back this vibrant little girl. It was a violent attack, i can say that. Reporter a deadly attack this little girl witnessed. Watched as a pit bull mauled her 9yearold friend. My granddaughter 18 years old is 8 years old. Shes been through enough all right . Reporter late today officers carried away the the dog zeroed in on a 9year old little girl here in the backyard and witnesses tell me shook her like a rag doll. She was an angel. I dont know any other girl li
R a teenager shot by police in brooklyn, the gunfire erupted after Authorities Say the suspect tried to rob a detective. Tonight we have exclusive video moments after that shooting. Good evening, everyone. Im sandra bookman. And im joe torres. Police say three detectives were investigating a robbery when a suspect pulled out a gun. One officer shot the hes being a scene. Right now police are suspect. It happened near monroe street and bedford avenue in bedford stuyvesant. Mallory hoff is there. We are going to show you that in just a moment, but we 18yearold who was shot in the stomach being treated at a nearby hospital is expected to meanwhile police tonight are looking for a man they say is between 16 and 18 years old. We have asked where they think he might be. They know. Scene though. A heavy Police Presence here. This is the block where that officer involved shooting took place. Investigators trying to understand exactly what happened here. Reporter in this exclusive cell phone vi
Mass for 25,000 at the National Basilica of the immaculate conception. Work has been going on for months and Church Officials say its worth it. The joy, the excitement, the absolute joy when someone receives their ticket and they know they are going to be here and celebrate mass with the pope. Reporter as excitement builds for his first public appearances, catholics we spoke with say the pontiffs presence is extremely meaningful. Oh, just enrichment of our faith. Its just very nice. Very nice. Reporter and it will be important to note that what the pope says over the next few days will be closely watched. He had some criticism for the government and the people of cuba. What he says here in the United States will be very, very closely watched. Well have the latest for you coming up tonight on cbs 2 news at 11 00. With the popes arrival in the United States, theres excitement and anticipation especially in washington for they are anxious to hear his message. Cbs 2s tony aiello joining us