presence here along fdr drive as they continue processing and collecting evidence in this case. a somber police commissioner bill bratton joined by mayor de blasio delivering the news about officer randolph holder late last night. >> 33 years of age, badge number 13340, a five-year veteran of the new york city police department was killed in the line of duty, murdered. >> reporter: gunned down the commissioner says as officer holder and other officers responded to a of shots fired around 78:30 p.m. >> we are working here and next thing you know, you hear several shots. and the cops were here in seconds. >> reporter: witnesses told police they saw several men running from the scene toward the fdr drive. and a male victim telling officers that one of the men had stolen his bike at gun point. and officers from the anti- crime unit spotted the suspect with the bike, chasing him over the 120th street and the fdr drive and then shots erupted. >> an exchange of gunfire between the male suspect and the two officers. during this exchange, officer holder was struck in the head. >> reporter: investigators say the suspect continued running north along the fdr promenade, eventually arrested. police took three other men into custody nearby as officer holder was rushed to harlem hospital where he died just before 10:30 p.m. >> if there are witnesses that might help us on this, we would ask that they contact us and provide this information. >> reporter: now as for the suspect in this case, he is expected to be released from the hospital later today and charged. reporting live this morning from east harlem, janelle burrell, cbs 2 news. >> thank you. plenty more on that coming up. traffic and weather on the 2s now for you, john, take it away. we are going to see comfortable conditions with numbers well above normal and pretty nice sky conditions as well. clear and 60 right now, winds are variable right now. very mild for your morning and that's in the city. of course, it's cooler elsewhere around the area. and a mix of stars and clouds right now. more clouds to the north. and clear conditions for the city of long island, central and southern parts of new jersey. and there's the front, takes its time. you can barely see it on the tv screen. it's late thursday when we see a light chance of a cold front. we will be cooler by friday, dramatically so. 74 the high today with mostly sunny skies and very pleasant midweek and hopefully you can spend time outside. of course a busy morning. what's going on? >> thank you. because of the deadly police shooting this morning, the fdr drive is currently closed between 96th street and the rfk bridge. and also the onramps from the fdr to the bridge are shut down. and as well as the ramps at 49th and 63rd street. all of this information has been placed on our facebook page. go there to look at that. and bronx bound willis avenue bridge is closed as well. and this is due to construction until about 6:00 this morning two. lanes are blocked on the northbound side. alternate side of the street parking rules are in effect city-wide. and remember, be safe, don't text and drive. >> thank you. and now back to breaking news. last night's killing of a new york city police officer randolph holder. >> we are live from the officer's precinct in east harlem. scott -- >> reporter: good morning. yeah, heart ache and sorrow here at officer holder's precinct where he is being remembered as a dedicated cop. >> he is 33 years of age, unmarried. his family is here. >> reporter: a somber police commissioner bill bratton delivering the tragic news of holder, a five-year veteran of the nypd, a third generation cop who immigrated here and followed the family legacy. >> his father was a police officer and his grandfather was also a police officer. >> reporter: early this morning, in a touching heart wrenching moment, a procession of officers saluting the slain cop as his body was removed from the hospital, a recognition of his character and bravery. >> we're humbled by officer randolph holder's example, an example of service and courage and sacrifice. >> and tonight did what every other officer in the nypd does when the call comes, he ran toward danger. it was the last time he would respond to a call. >> reporter: officer holder is the fourth nypd officer killed in the line of duty in less than a year. back in december, two officers gunman in brooklyn. and in may, officer brian moore was killed after questioning a man in queens. >> new york city police officers every day go out and carry themselves like superheros on the streets. but the reality is, when we're aattacked, we bleed. when we bleed, we die. and when we die, we cry. >> four police officers murdered in 11 months, that's as bad as it gets. >> reporter: back live at the precinct. we are told as cops tried to comfort officer holder's father, the father was actually trying to comfort them, the cops. we're live in east harlem, cbs 2 news. >> all right. and now a developing story. the search for gerald brook, he escape from police custody early yesterday. police say he was handcuffed when he shoved the officer to the ground and ran off. he has a long arrest record. he is the fifth prisoner to escape police custody since june. to another developing story, the legendary game show host bob barker is back home after being hospitalized following a fall. the former host of the "price is right" was out on his daily walk yesterday morning when he hit a patch of uneven pavement. he received stitches for a head wound but walked out on his own he retired in 2007 after 35 years hosting the price is right right. and now the amazing mets as they cob their championship chase. just one more game stands between the mets and the world series as they take a commanding lead over the cubs. >> reporter: this is not the met team that resembled a minor league team back in june. they have guys in the middle of the line-up batting .200. they're playing great all around ball again. great pitching. timely hitting. and of course, murphy remains hot, homering for the fifth straight game and now they are on the verge, one win away from getting back to the world series for the first time since 2000. >> we had our celebration and ceremony. and we did those things but right back to it. the series isn't over yet. this is a very, very good team we're playing. >> right now the momentum is on our side. we have to keep it that way heading into tomorrow. >> watched a lot of baseball over the year, i don't think i have seen anybody put on this kind of a show like he has so far. even the guys in the dugout are saying the same thing. >> i wish i could explain it, but i can't. in between david, it's the best place to be. >> reporter: and nets will send out another young gun to seal the deal tonight, hopefully in the sweep the 24-year-old new york native steven matz gets the ball with the chance to send the mets to the world series. otis livingston, cbs 2 news. >> all right. and plenty of highlights during this broadcast. stay with cbs 2 news and cbsnewyork.com. still to come, today is the day, back to -- -- "back to the future" fans have been waiting for. and criminals taking advantage of the new chip embedded credit cards. what you need to know to protect your card. it is very mild out the door. it's warmer now than it was sunday or monday afternoon. so one of autumn's finest today, a drop or two possible tomorrow. and then a big drop by friday. coming up. choose to move freely. move free ultra has triple-action support for your joints, cartilage and bones in one tiny pill. move free ultra. get your move on. and now try move free night. the first and only 2-in-1 joint and sleep supplement. today you can do everything in just one click, even keep your toilet clean and fresh. introducing lysol click gel. click it in to enjoy clean freshness with every flush. lysol. good morning. welcome back to cbs 2 news. 60 degrees here at 44:00 2 . let's get to traffic and weather on the 2s and our lead- off hitter john elliott. >> i just tried, you do feel better when you're dancing. tell you what, it feels a lot better. it is 10 degrees warmer right now than it was sunday afternoon. so i mean, just feels great in the city. the hot spot, 60 here. typically a little cooler here for barry. he has 43. i believe barry is rooting for the mets too. so thanks for that barry. appreciate that. and we've got 50, 50, that's not bad north and west. and i'll tell you what, i appreciate michael because he's always got lots of doe. see that right there? have you seen the deer? it's crazy of the wildlife, make sure you're mindful of that. they're going to be enjoying it. and we have a three-legged deer in our neighborhood. and every time anybody sees it, they call the cops and they say, this poor deer. and the cops say, give him an app. it's fine. oh, dear, tiff humidity at 43%. the city at 60 -- oh, dear, relative humidity at 43%. and the city at 60. these numbers compared to yesterday with limited exception, it's warmer. l, five to maybe 15 degrees warmer for -- warmer, five to maybe 15 degrees warmer. so you know it's going to be a pleasant day today. sun and clouds, more sun than clouds. 74 this afternoon in the city. flirting with 70 already at lunchtime and very nice day today. and a few clouds to the north. and wet weather affiliated with the front that can't break through the high. you get a sense of the front pushing through into indiana and michigan. that will usher in the chance of a shower thursday afternoon. clouds to the north. nice for the city, long island and central south jersey. by thursday afternoon, we see filling in. a stray shower possible. i don't think many will see it. and then a cold front, so friday clears out but a dramatic drop from today to 74 today. warm and pleasant, feeling like spring, late summer, i'll tell you, it's a nice day to just 59 on friday. 15-degree drop. and then seasonal number, still a chance of a shower on sunday but it won't be widespread. so yeah, staying dry even though we need the rain. you need to listen up. because of that deadly police shooting we have been telling you about, the fdr is currently closed in both directions between 96th street and the rfk bridge. the on-ramps are also shut down 49th and 63rd streets and bronx bound willis avenue bridge is also closed. and in program us, this area of route 17 is closed southbound between mid land avenue and century road. this is due to construction. and alternate side of the street parking rules are in effect city-wide. and remember, be safe, don't chris, back to you. >> thank you. if you're just waking up, a quick look at some of the stories making news for you. congressman paul ryan says he will run for speaker of the house but only if the gop unites behind him by friday. it's unclear if the conservatives will support ryan. republicans have been in a stalemate since johner announced he would be stepping down. officials are investigating a series of black church fires. no injuries have been reported. secretary of state john kerry leaves today for europe and the middle east. he is hoping to defuse the palestinian violence. on money watch, stock futures are on the rise today. key reports weighed on stocks. the dow jones fell by 13 points. the nasdaq dropped by 24. the s&p lost 2. scammers going after people who are waiting to receive the new chip embedded credit cards. banks have switched the the cards because they're supposed to be more secure but the rollout has been uneven and that's led to fake emails telling people to update accounts by updating personal information. subway has announced a plan to sell only anti-biotic-free meats they'll begin with poultry products. they hope to have it in all stores by end of next year. and then they'll transition to turkey but the full transition won't be completed until 2025. in june, subway pledged to do flavors and preserves by the end of 2017. the american cancer society is changing the breast cancer screening recommendations. what was intended to clear up questions is causing more confuse now. we have the report. >> it definitely is confusing. you have to fight for what you think is right for yourself. >> reporter: screening for breast cancer, when to to start and then how often, the american cancer society, the nation's largest cancer charity and advocate for screening is calling for mammograms to start later than previously recommended. >> we should be encouraging instead of discouraging. >> reporter: instead of starting at age 40, the new guidelines say age 45 is best for beginning annual mammograms for women with an average risk for breast cancer and. at age 55, every two years. part of the reason is to cut down on the harm of mammograms, overdiagnosis and unnecessary surgeries. >> between 40 and 44 breast cancer less common. there's still a risk for a false-positive. and that needs to be the an informed decision between the woman and her health care provider. >> reporter: the guidelines and the confusion coming during national breast cancer awareness month and the main area of concern is how will this affect medical insurance. >> insurance companies could look at the guidelines and could say, this is the recommended age, we won't pay for anything. >> they're trying to save the money. the it's way too late. >> i think i would still go at 40. that's what i've always been told. >> and the new divide lines are not for those the at high risk for breast cancer. discuss all options with your doctor. it is now 4:48. coming up, the brave dog who protected her home and how officers came to her rescue. and what man did so he wouldn't miss his high school reunion. and another check of next. hey buddy, let's get these dayquil liquid gels and go. but these liquid gels are new. mucinex fast max. it's the same difference. these are multi-symptom. well so are these. this one is max strength and fights 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wonder, did he graduate from that high school i wonder? goodness gracious. >> i just wonder if he hit the party before heading to the airport. >> when he is not chasing plane, does he live under a rock? who would think? >> excuse me, pilot, can you please stop and open the door? >> i'm getting on. >> reminding me, it was l.i.e. with jim carey. >> yeah, that was fun. -- it was liar liar with jim carey. >> yeah, that was fun. some of these will linger into tomorrow with more clouds and then the clouds with the cold front, so a fall-feel returns on friday. and numbers closer to where they should be. 74 in city. parts of the area, 75. and even with the southwest wind, you're still in low 70s for long island. the peak heat of the day today. look at the drop on friday so savor it today. >> thank you. and the commute this morning. >> yeah, changes for morning commute. we have that deadly police shooting. because of that, the fdr drive is currently closed between 96th street and the rfk bridge. and the on-ramps are shut down as well. bronx-bound willis avenue bridge shut down through the area. we will let you know when this changes but expect the morning commute to have this alternate out. and program us, route 17 closed southbound between mid land avenue and century road due to construction. it should last until 6:00 this morning. and two lanes blocked in the northbound side as well. and alternate side of the street parking rules are in effect city-wide. and remember, be safe, don't text and drive. chris and mary, back to you. >> thank you. coming up in the next half hour, another drone sighting at a local airport. >> and after the break, did the creators of "back to the future" get 2015 right? 30 years in the making. blinds to go's 60th anniversary sale is back... plus 1! woo-hoo! right now buy one get one at half price throughout the entire store. blinds. shades. sunscreens. the entire store! hey, any excuse for a party. and big savings. party on, people. blinds to 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take control of your health. cigna. together, all the way. it is 5:00. we have 60 degrees on this wednesday, october 2 1st. we are going to see warmer temperatures than yesterday and more sunshine as well. good morning. i am mary calvi. >> and i am chris wragge. we will have traffic and weather on the 2s in a moment. but first, breaking news this morning -- officer holder was taken here to harlem hospital in critical condition and as i indicated earlier was pronounced at 10:22 p.m. >> an nypd officer killed in the line of duty. randolph holder was shot in the head while pursuing a suspect in east harlem last night following reports of gun. the suspect is now in custody. a section of fdr drive is shutdown while police continue to investigate. >> his father was a police officer in guyana and his grandfather was also a police officer in guyana. >> a legacy lost as you just heard. officer holder comes from a long line of law enforcement officers. we will look back at his life and career as a member of the nypd. when we are attacked, we bleed. and when we bleed, we cry. >> we will have team coverage on the death of randolph holder in just a moment. other stories today. the search is on for an escaped prisoner. police say he was handcuffed when he shoved an officer to the ground and ran off. he is the fifth prisoner to escape police custody since june. bob barker is recovering following a bad fall during a daily walk. the 91-year-old is back home in l.a. after being hospitalized. barker retired in 2007 after 35 years hosting the the "price is right." there it is. a strike three called and the new york mets have pushed the chicago cubs to the brink. >> just as the rain has fallen, the mets now just one win away from the world series. can they do it? highlights of the game coming up. >> it's been an amazing run. traffic and weather on the 2s. >> you know, it would be mild again in chicago with a slight chance of rain so the forecast hasn't changed much there. degree or two in our area. and clear and 52349 the city. and there's -- 52 in the city. and no critical numbers out there right now. surface dew points just too dry to support rain today. it's blocked by an area of of high pressure that changes somewhat thursday afternoon with a slight chance of a passing shower. and today though, it's like convertible weather, like the windows are down. or in the sun, you may need some ac. you will feel nice with a high of 74. and 5:03 on what has already been a busy morning, right alex? >> you're right, john. on the fdr drive because of the deadly police shooting, the fdr drive is closed in both directions between 96th street and the rfk triborough bridge. the on-ramps to the bridge are also shut down as well as on the ramps of 49th and 63rd street. and we are seeing delays through the area as you are shuttled off here. the bronx-bound willis avenue bridge is also closed. all of this information is on our website and facebook page. and a live look at the george washington bridge where the inbound lower level closed for construction. delay-free here as well as the lincoln and holland. and alternate side of the street parking rules are in effect city-wide. and remember, be safe, don't text and drive. mary and chris, back to you. >> thank you. now to breaking news, another of new york's finest killed in the line of duty. >> the nypd duty was shot last night as he chased a gunman in east harlem. we have team coverage beginning with janelle burrell. >> reporter: yeah, good morning to you, mary. still a heavy police presence here on east 120th street near the entrance to the fdr drive where that gun battle began late last night. officer randolph holder was responding to a call as he had done so many times before but this time, shots were fired. he took a bull tote the head and -- bullet to the head and it cost him his life. a somber police commissioner bill bratton joined by mayor de blasio delivering the news about officer randolph holder late last night. >> 33 years of age, badge number 13340, a five-year veteran of the new york city police department was killed in the line of duty, murdered. >> reporter: gunned down the commissioner says as officer holder and fellow officers responded to calls of shots fired near east 102nd street and 1st avenue in east harlem around 8:30 p.m. >> we are working here and next thing you know, you hear several shots, at least seven or eight. and cops were here in seconds. >> reporter: witnesses told police they saw several men running from the scene toward the fdr drive. and a male victim telling officers that one of the men had stolen his bike at gun point. officers from the anti-crime unit spotted the suspect with the bike, chasing him over 20th street and the fdr drive and then shots erupted. >> an exchange of gunfire between the male suspect and the two officers. during this exchange, officer holder was struck in the head. >> reporter: investigators say the suspect continued running north along the fdr promenade, eventually cornered and arrested at east 124th street with multiple gunshot wounds in his leg. police took three other men into custody nearby as officer holder was rushed to harlem hospital where he died just before 10:30 p.m. >> if there are witnesses that might help us on this, we would ask that they contact us and ask that they contact us and provide that information. >> reporter: now the last update that we got from police, they tell us that they are still looking for the weapon used by the suspect. as for the suspect, he is expected to be released from the hospital later today and into police custody and later charged. reporting live in morning from east harlem, janelle burrell, cbs 2 news. >> thank you. officer holder was assigned to the department's housing bureau. >> we are live in east harlem with more. heart ache and sorrow here outside of aofficer holder's pre -- of officer holder's precinct where he is being remembered as a dedicated cop. >> extend our deepest condolences to his family. >> reporter: a somber police commissioner bill bratton delivering the tragic news of the death of officer randolph holder, a five-year veteran of the nypd, a third generation cop who immigrated here from guyana and followed the family legacy. >> his father was a police officer in guyana, and his grandfather was also a police officer in guyana. >> reporter: early this morning, in a touching heart wrenching moment, a procession of officers saluting the slain cop as his body was removed from the hospital. a recognition of his character and bravery. >> and we are humbled by officer randolph holder's example. an example of service and courage and sacrifice. other officer in the nypd does when the call comes, he ran toward danger. it was the last time he would respond to that call. >> reporter: officer holder is the fourth nypd officer killed in the line of duty in less than a year. back in december, two officers were ambushed and killed by a gunman in brooklyn. and in may, officer brian moore was killed after trying to question a man acting suspiciously in queens. >> new york city police officers every day go out and carry themselves like superheroes on the streets but the reality is, when we're attacked we bleed. when we bleed, we die and when we die we cry. >> four police officers murdered in 11 months, that's about as bad as it gets. >> reporter: we're back live at the precinct. you can see the black and purple bunting. we're told by cops that cops tried to comfort officer holder's grief-stricken father father was actually trying to comfort them. that is the way it is with cops, a heart feels a heart. cbs 2 news. >> such tragedy. scott, thank you very much. it is now 5:00. we are going to talk mets. we have the highlights for you. plus, they are accused of hacking school records to change their grades but police say that's not all three long island teens tried to change. plus, hear how this brave dog nearly gave her life to protect her home. weather, lots to love. jacket and coat for the suburbs. shades definite lianes those. and you can lose a lot of those layers later as it is going to warm up. coming up. we welcome back you back. traffic and weather on the 2s. boy, it's like spring out there. >> yeah, feels better today. >> felt great this morning. it's going to feel fabulous this afternoon. looking at the mid-70s. nice skies as well. so a real treat. and in stark contrast to the cool feel that we're going the to feel friday into the first part of the weekend. so yeah, there will be a little bit of variety and drama, so to speak. clouds, well, clear and 59 now, clouds into the hudson valley. variable winds, predominantly it's a southwest wind, relative humidity is at 49%. and numbers around the area, looking at the comfortable 49. how nice for you. 46 for the jersey shore. and even a mild 50 in danberry. and upstate and to the west, 57 in buffalo. so it's mild upstate. and 50 in washington, d.c. and 52 in philadelphia. today, 74, above normal, yeah by a delightful dozen. 84 the record so not record territory at all. just very comfortable. and sun's up at 7:13. sets at 6:07. and mostly sunny skies for most of the area. and get outside if you can. it's going to be mild and wild with those nice numbers, nice southwest breeze. breezy at times but it's a warm breeze blowing. and late chance for a shower tomorrow. and by the way, did i mention, it's a cold front. so on friday, it's back to autumn and we actually dip a few degrees below normal with highs in the 50s on friday. and some of the best weather in the country will be right here maybe tonight, you're going to be watching another yard, so to forecast. it's mild for the mets tonight. n chicago. -- tonight in chicago. have to leave the chance for another shower in the mix, they're closer to the front so be mindful of that. kind of worked out last night. tonight, 58. and tomorrow, hanging on to the 70s. you will see clouds overhead and here comes the front. so there's that late shower chance north and west, first candidates for that as that pushes through. and then from 74 today and 72 tomorrow and just 59 on friday. upper 50s, low 60s on saturday. and then another shower chance on sunday. and models waffling a little bit, now bringing it earlier, not a lot of moisture, just a 30% chance of a shower the second half of the weekend. what's going on right now alex? >> good morning. because of the deadly police shoot, the fdr drive is currently closed between 96th street and the rfk triborough bridge. and the on-ramps are shut down as well as at 49th and 63rd street. and bronx-bound willis avenue bridge is also closed and. mass transit, everything on or close to close. metro north, path trains and new jersey transit and lirr. and alternate side of the street parking rules are in effect city-wide. and remember, be safe, don't text and drive. >> thank you. the faa is investigating another drone sighting in one of our busy airports. an american airlines passenger says he spotted the drone yesterday as the plane was approached laguardia for a landing. three long island teenagers face charges this morning in a hacking scandal. they are accused of breaking into their high school's computer database as a prank but also to improve their grades. >> reporter: the 17-year-old stood tall as he walked out of court. he is considered the ring leader in a criminal school computer hacking case. >> we are waiting for a full investigation and he maintains his innocence. >> reporter: and also charged in the incident, two others, all juniors in high school, charged as adult thes. police say he broke into his high school after hours and equipped a computer with hardware that allowed him to get passwords and log-in credentials leading to grades, schedules and other student information. they say once he retrieved the hardware, he could change grades from home. >> we believe daniel changed at least four of his own grades. and his own grade was changed from a 94 to a 100. >> reporter: it was district leaders who noticed changes being made without authorization. the detective wouldn't elaborate but said detectives were called in and found remnants which led to a search warrant and three arrests. his charges include burglary, computer tamper, identity theft, computer trespassing and eavesdropping. and one is charged with computer tampering. >> he felt he should have had a higher grade and asked daniel to make the change. >> reporter: and the third charges include computer trespass. and police believe the students all succeeded in obtaining what they desired, until caught, leaving students and parents at the high school in awe. >> everybody wants better grades but that's not the way to do it. >> it's all they do, they're on the computer. they know how to access things. i am surprised. really shocked. >> reporter: school district leaders aren't commenting on the case or the students other than to say they are doing everything they can to ensure this doesn't happen again. cbs 2 news. >> if the accused ring leader is found guilty, he could get up to 11 years in prison. convictions against the other suspects would carry a maximum sentence of four years. former nba and reality tv star lamar odom continues to morning a week after being found unconscious in a nevada brothel. his estranged wife released a statement. she sequel, quote, under their amazing care and incredible strides have been made. you can never be prepared for an experience like this. god is great. a dog is recovering from surgery this morning after stopping a robber's attempt at a break-in. egypt was home when the thief -- egypt was home when the home. the dog sprung into action. >> someone had been trying to get into the house and egypt, the dog, had scared them away and in the process of scaring them away, she broke through the window and she had lacerations on her four paws. >> a neighbor heard the commotion, called 911. and police heard egypt barking inside and climbed in through the window to find blood. they staid with her until her owner arrived. >> way to go, egypt. hope you're feeling better. let's see, one game away if the world series. mets highlights and the fan reaction from the big win last night in chicago. and how selfies could help you shop with your credit card. and another check of your traffic and weather on the 2s coming up. and you can connect with us during the show and all morning long. twitter, @cbsnewyork. welcome back the cbs 2 news. nice warm-up today, john. >> i used to love you. i didn't know where we were going with that. it is beautiful right now if you ask me, clear and 59, winds variable at 3 miles per hour. and a southwest wind will warm us again nicely today. lunchtime, almost 70. 74 in the city this afternoon. 74, wait a minute, that doesn't feel like october, no that's the normal high for the 17th of september. so it's back to a late summer feel. pretty skies as well. and peak heat of the week, still in the 70s tomorrow. watch for more clouds thursday. back in the upper 50s on friday. and 5:23. and already, lots to look out for, right? >> you're right. because of that deadly police shooting, the fdr drive is currently closed in both directions between 96th street and the rfk triborough bridge. and the on-ramps are also shut down as well as the on-ramps at 49th and 63rd street. and bronx-bound willis avenue bridge also closed. and two lanes blocked at midland avenue and century road due to construction. and alternate side of the street parking rules are in effect city-wide. and remember, be safe, don't text and drive. back to -- back to you. >> thank you. the mets now one win away from the world series. >> reporter: well the mets are one win away from their fifth world series appearance in franchise history. they began, led by daniel murphy who tied a post-season record with a home run in his fifth straight play-off game. and surrendered just two runs and struck out seven. and he is familiar, three up, three down in the 9th inning. the mets win 5-2 and they lead the series with the cubs 3-0. on the ice, the islanders shutting out the blue jackets in columbus. and the devils beat the coyotes 3-2. that's your cbs 2 wfan updates. >> thank you. and now for the morning's 2 talkers. a comedian could be coming back. >> and one direction fans are loving the latest music video. and alex denis is back. >> reporter: well, good morning. one direction released a new video and it's perfect. if you like to do the things you know we shouldn't do baby i'm perfect baby i'm perfect for you and if you like when i drive with the windows down released less than 12 hours ago views. well, earlier this week, the because liam became sick. and today they'll announce the tuned. >> the radio, perfect. member would cause -- nope. >> now i guess some of the boy bands are coming back and doing -- pulling a taylor swift, all the relationships are out -- >> good point. >> turn about is fair play. well, chris rock is reportedly in talks to host the 2016 academy awards. he previously hosted the oscars in 2005. he sparked controversy had he poked fun at several actors and took shots aat the time industry. and this year's show was the lowest rated in six years so it could use a boost. the 88th annual academy awards will air in february. >> i think he will be doing the same as before. >> absolutely. >> need a little controversy. >> a few shots never hurt anybody. >> thank you very much. it is 5:26. up next, team coverage of our top story, the shooting death of a new york city police officer. >> reporter: an inspect police officer shot and killed in the line of duty this morning. a suspect is in custody. we will have a live report coming up. >> reporter: more on slain officer randolph holder, who he was and the life he led. that's coming up. blinds to go's 60th anniversary sale is back... plus 1! woo-hoo! right now buy one get one at half price 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'cause the older we get, the more you save. that's just how we roll. currently 59 degrees on this october, 2 1st. if you liked yesterday, you're going to love today, temperatures going up into the 30s. good morning. i am chris wragge. >> and i am mary calvi. first, breaking news, an nypd officer killed in the line of duty. a salute for officer randolph holder who was shot last night chasing an alleged bike thief near the fdr drive in east harlem. >> we have live team coverage. janelle burrell has more from what is still a very active scene this morning. >> reporter: and chris, it is indeed. officer randolph holder was chasing down the suspects with fellow officers here near the entrance to the fdr drive when bullets started flying, one hitting him in the head and taking his life. a somber police commissioner bill bratton joined by mayor de blasio delivering the news about officer randolph holder late last night. >> 33 years of age, badge number 13340, a five-year veteran of the new york city police department was killed in the line of duty, murdered. >> reporter: gunned down the commissioner says as officer holder and fellow police officers responded to calls of shots fired near east 102nd street and 1st avenue in east harlem around 8:30 p.m. >> we're working here and next thing you know, you hear several shot, seven is or eight. and next thing you know, cops were here in seconds. >> reporter: witnesses told police they saw several men running from the scene. a male victim telling officers that one of the men had stolen his bike at gun point. officers spotted the suspect with the bike, chasing him over the foot bridge at 120th street and the fdr drive and then shots erupted. >> it was an exchange of gunfire between the male suspect and the two officers. during this exchange, officer holder was struck in the head. >> reporter: investigators say the suspect continued running north along the fdr promenade and eventually cornered and arrested at east 124th street with multiple gunshot wounds in his leg. police took three other men into custody nearby as officer holder was rushed to harlem hospital where he died just before 10:30 p.m. >> if there are witnesses that might help us on this, we would ask that they contact us and provide that information. >> reporter: now back out live, you are looking at east 120th street near the entrance to the fdr drive. still a very, very large police presence, a large crime scene they say they are continuing to process. they say they believe multiple weapons may have been used in that gun battle here last night. and they are still trying to recover some of those weapons. as for the suspect, he is still in the hospital this morning expected to be released and charged in this case. reporting live this morning from east harlem, janelle burrell, cbs 2 news. >> all right. thank you. 5:32, time for traffic and weather on the 2s. >> clear skies in the city right now. mild temperatures for this time of day, near 59. and that's one of the warmer reading, that's for the park with a variable wind at 3 miles per hour. and the predominant wind is southwest. and moisture aloft in connecticut. don't anticipate rain today. the area of high pressure just blocking that, even though we need the rain. there's a chance for a shower later on thursday as that front pushes through. almost 70 at lunchtime. and 74 your high today, feeling like a mid-september day. and parts of the area right around 75. just going to be a real pleasant autumn treat. and we got to get you there on time. here to help is alex denis. >> thank you. because of the deadly police shooting, the fdr drive is currently closed in both directions. the on-ramps also shut down as well as the ramps at 49th and 63rd streets. the bronx-bound willis avenue bridge also closed in the area. and we will update you as it affects your morning ride. and a tractor-trailer has made its way to the westbound side of belt parkway. it's blocking the right lane. tractor-trailers aren't allowed there so we will have to see as they back the truck up. delays are already back to jfk airport. alternate side of the street parking rules are in effect city-wide. and remember, be safe, don't text and drive. chris and mary, back to you. >> thank you. back to breaking news now. last night's shooting of a new york city police officer. -- >> officer randolph holder was with the housing bureau. and we are live if the officer's precinct in east harlem as we continue our team coverage. >> reporter: heart ache and sorrow outside of officer holder's precinct where he is being remembered this morning as a dedicated cop. >> i extend deepest condolences to his family,. >> reporter: a somber police commissioner bill bratton delivering the tragic news of the death of 33-year-old officer randolph holder, a five- year veteran of the nypd, a third generation cop who immigrated here from guyana and followed the family legacy. >> his father was police officer in guyana, and his grandfather was also a police officer in guyana. >> reporter: early this morning, in a touching heart wrenching moment, a procession of officers saluting the slain cop as his body was removed from the hospital, a recognition of his character and bravery. >> we're humbled by officer randolph holder's example, an example of service and courage and sacrifice. other officer in the nypd does when the call comes, he ran toward danger. the it was the last time he would respond to that call. >> reporter: officer holder is the fourth nypd officer killed in the line of duty in less than a year. back in december, police officers were ambushed and killed by a gunman in brooklyn. and in may, officer brian moore was killed after trying to question a man acting suspiciously in queens. >> new york city police officers every day go out and carry themselves like superheroes on the streets. but the reality is, when we're attacked, we bleed. when we bleed, we die. and when we die, we cry. >> four police officers murdered in 11 manies, that's about as bad as it gets. >> reporter: a somber sight, the mourning bunting here at the precinct. and we are told as cops tried to comfort officer holder's grief-stricken father, the father was actually trying to comfort them. we're live in east harlem, scott rapoport, cbs 2 news. >> thank you. and we will follow every development. stay with cbs 2 news and cbsnewyork.com for more throughout the morning. and now to a developing story. the search for gerald brooks. he escaped from police custody early yesterday. police say he was handcuffed when he shoved an officer to the ground and ran off. brooks was wanted on a domestic violence complaint and has a long arrest record. he is the fifth to reserve list cape police custody since june. police commissioner bratton called the cops involved, quote, an embarrassment. and now those amazing mets as they continue their championship chase after dominating the cubs for a third game win. >> this ball is drilled to right center field, it is deep! >> yeah, man alive. daniel murphy does it again in the 3rd inning. the fifth home run in five games. he's not the only player doing amazing things. the lead there, the mets never give it up. and otis livingston has more now from wrigley field. >> we had our celebration, you know, our little ceremony and did those things but right back to it. the series isn't over yet. this is a very, very good team we're playing. >> right now the momentum is on our side, we just have to keep it that way into tomorrow. >> i have watched a lot of baseball over the years and i don't think i have seen anybody put on this kind of a show like he has so far on this stage. even the guys in the dugout, they are saying the same thing. >> i wish i could explain it. i can't. this is just a lot of fun right now. and in between right now is the best place to be. >> reporter: and mets will send out another young gun to seal the deal. 24-year-old new york native, life long met fan, steven matz gets the ball with the chance to send the mets to the world series, who would have thought otis livingston, cbs 2 news. >> and excitement reached epic levels after their team won game three last night. >> fans packed the pub to watch the amazing mets. hopes are high that they'll go all the way. >> i'm feeling amazing. the mets have been amazing. purr if i has been spectacular. it's unbelievable. >> mets in five. >> i agree. >> mets in four? >> i agree. i'll give them one win. i feel bad for the cubs. but mets are going to go to the world series and win it. >> the mets try to make their way back to the world series for the first time since 2000. stay with cbs 2 news and cbsnewyork.com as the mets try to clinch their first pennant since 2000. it could happen. >> the guys saying mets in five. the cubs have given no indication that they'll win any the mets so hot right now, murphy, incredible display. still to come this morning, why it is, let's see, what do i got here? why it's too early -- hold on. >> never too early to get into the holiday shopping spirit. >> find out where the early deals are. >> thank you. and paul ryan says he's willing to become the speaker of the house but there's a catch. we will hear from him next. and all they want to do is sell their long island home but they can't sell it to just anyone. why they are now going to court to make it happen. i'll tell you what, i hope you're not going to court today unless you're paid to because it's going to be great. and i hope you can get outside to enjoy it. one of autumn's finest is today. and then cool off in a big way to wrap up the week. coming up. pumpkin excitement is back at dunkin'. pick up your favorite pumpkin-flavored baked treats and beverages, like the new pumpkin macchiato yeah, you know what today is don't you, it is "back to the future" day, this wednesday, october 21st. i hear this song every day. this is my alarm song. >> is it really? >> no kidding, wake up with chris, now we know. let's get to traffic and weather on the 2s. >> mine is "i got you babe." >> oh, really. >> from? "groundhog day." leave to it a canadian. yeah, many weather watchers chiming in on "back to the future" day. we appreciate that. and then sherry has 55 and this comment, ugh, it's summer again. she does not like warm weather. she wants cool temperatures. fear not, it's going to be cooler this weekend. and speaking of cooler and and i like this picture, get close to the tv. he's already got his snow measure meter up and look at this, let it snow, let it snow, very optimistic there in rock hill. and reminding us of this fun history, in 1797, the uss constitution was launched in boston harbor. and 57 in bruce and this kind of interesting historical fact, on this day in 2015, the mets win the national league championship. we will see how it works. it worked yesterday, bruce. so we are rooting and tooting for nice fall weather. it is going to the feel fine today. if you like warm temperature, some of you that lamenting the heat, don't fear, cool numbers back by the end of the week. cool and 59 right now. and winds are variable at 3 miles per hour. the cool spot on the map there. but look at middletown, the low 50s. 10 degrees shy of the record but still a real treat for this time of the year. sunrise time is 7:13. sunsets at 6:07. ragweed, still a menace out there. could see a little bit of relief into the weekend and need cooler temperatures to help there. and rain wouldn't hurt. we need the rain. the deficit for the year, 7.64 inches below normal no. rain here. you have the front -- normal. no rain here. you have the front to the north. and there's some wet weather in the southwest making news around the country with heavy rain for parts of the four corners into texas. and there's heat up into chicago. and we tap into that through tomorrow. but then get ready because here comes that cool down on friday. so yeah, sherry will be happy. only 59 for a shy on friday. and staying -- for a high on friday and staying cool into the weekend as well. and what's going on now alex? if you are traveling because of that deadly police shooting on the fdr drive, it is closed in both directions between 96th street and the rfk triborough bridge. and northbound delays are back to 86th street. and southbound delays back to 135th street. and the on-ramps to the rfk triborough bridge is also shut down. the bronx-bound willis avenue bridge also closed. stick to the west side highway. and metro, north, path trains and lirr on or close to schedule. and alternate side of the street parking rules are in effect city-wide. and remember, be safe, don't text and drive. back to you. >> thank you. congressman paul ryan says he will run for speaker of the house but only if the gop unites behind him by friday. >> i came to the conclusion that this is a very dire moment. not just for congress, not just the republican party but for our country. and i think our country is in desperate need of leadership. >> and ryan previously said he did not want the post. so far it's unclear if the gop will support ryan. house republicans have been in a stalemate since speaker john stepping down. and we are waiting to hear if vice president joe bide listen seek a promotion. he offered no clues yesterday during an event with a former vice president. but he did offer a new version of the 2011 decision to raid osama bin laden's compound. hillary rodham clinton has said she was a strong proponent of president barack obama's decision to launch the raid. in 2012, biden said he was against it but told the president to follow his instincts. he gave this version yesterday. >> there are only two people who were definitive and absolutely certain, panetta said go and bob gates has already publicly said this, he said don't go. should go but follow his own instincts. >> and yesterday former senator jim webb announced he is dropping out of the race. a suffolk county couple has filed a federal lawsuit claiming they can't sale their house because of restrictions. they have a home in an area founded by the german-american settlement league. the league owns the land where about 50 cottages were built. according to the bi-laws, people who own the homes must be of german extraction. >> in all of the almost four decades that i have been challenging discrimination on long island, i haven't seen this kind of situation. >> the suit is asking the judge to award unspecified damages to the couple and a non-profit. no comment from the league. two big search engines are selfies could help you with your shopping. we are live at the new york stock exchange. >> reporter: weak company earnings pulled stocks lower yesterday. the dow lost 13 points. the nasdaq finished 24 points later. sony pictures will pay $8 million so settle lawsuits related to last year's computer security breach. in an effort to derail the north korea-focused comedy "the interview," hackers released thousands of emails including employee information. the u.s. government blamed north korea. current and former employees will get up to $11,000 a piece. and the deal has to be approved by a judge. yahoo wants to tap into google's expertise in internet search and advertising to try to boost their revenue. the justice department threatened to block a previous attemp to team up back in 2008. way to the pay for the selfie generation. mastercard is testing a new mobile app that allows shoppers to purchase online with a selfie. no passwords or thumbprints needed. right now, about 200 people are testing the pay app in the u.s. no word on when or if it will be available the all customers. chris and mary -- >> all right. thank you so much. time now is 5:49. a health scare for bob barker. we are finding that more and more people are starting to shop earlier than ever. >> and this morning, the early shopping, what you should boy now instead of waiting for black friday. but first, the mets a win away if the fall classic. they beat the cubs 5-2. and the royals win big 14-2 yesterday. on the ice, the islanders beat the blue jackets 4-0. and they beat the coyotes. team starts practice today. coach called to see how i was doing. i blew out my knee last year. just as college football programs began calling me. i didn't realize i'd get hooked on the pain pills the doctor gave me. for now at least, football and college are going to have to wait. bob barker is back home in los angeles this morning after fall. the former host of the "price is right" was on his daily walk pavement. he was taken to the hospital, received stitches for a head wound but he did walk out on his own. he retired in 2007 after 35 years of hosting the "price is right." >> glad he is okay. traffic and weather on the 2s. john -- >> i love how drew incorporates him back into the show. that's a great show, great legacy. in the city right now, very comfortable, 59 with clear skies and variable winds at 3 miles per hour. and gearing up for a warm, bright autumn day today. and 70s are going to linger and there's a rain chance later thursday into thursday night. so today is really the pick of the week. friday. and the weekend will start out sunday. quite nice, 74. 75 around the area. and low 70s for the south what a treat. we don't give back much tomorrow but in the way of cloud cover. and that's a cold front. and you will see that drop. so you started it in the 50s and you will end in the 50s as well. it is 5:53. speaking of the 50s, what's going on, alex? >> thank you. good morning. because of the deadly police shooting we have been discussing, the fdr is closed in both directions between 96th street and the rfk triborough bridge. and northbound delays back to 96th street and southbound delays back to 135th street. and the ramps to the triborough bridge are closed as well as bronx-bound willis avenue bridge. has two lanes boulevard blocked due to construction. and we are being told you only have about 10 minutes left to deal with this. it should clear out. and southbound delays are back to ridgewood avenue. and alternate side of the street parking rules are in effect city-wide. and remember, be safe, don't text and drive. back to you. >> all right. thank you. in this morning's health watch, researchers in russia may have found another use for botox. it may help heart surgery patients. it seemed to prevent irregular heart beats after bypass surgery. people who sit a lot during the day may be at risk for chronic kidney disease. researchers at the university of utah stu did nearly 6,000 adults and for every additional 80 minutes a person spent sitting, the likelihood of chronic kidney disease rose by 20%. black friday is just five weeks away and retailers expect a lot of buying. >> alex is back and shares some of the need to know ideas. so retailers are already ramping up hiring and putting plans in place for their busy holiday season. here's some tips for shoppers. it's far from even beginning to look like christmas but many consumers are already taking a look at how to save on holiday shopping. >> we are finding that more and more people are starting to shop earlier than ever. consumers are expecting to see deals in the marketplace way before black friday. >> reporter: sarah of discould want and deals website says there are certain item best purchased now and others next month. >> i would say if you're starting to the look and shop for things like home decor, fall fashion, even toys, i would pick those up now because you will find great discounts. and if you want to save some time, i would look to november and black friday for things like home electronics and even computers. >> reporter: with the rise in online shopping options, brick and mortar shops offer a number of incentives to shoppers may want to make an early trip and see what is in store. >> ecommerce is certainly growing but the malls is where it's at. and one of the big motivators for people to go in-store are things like cash back rebates. >> reporter: and also appealing inside the traditional brick and mortar store, gift wrapping stations in-store or in the mall taking an extra chore out of the holiday mix. >> i like that. makes it look so pretty. >> yeah. >> some claim it's smart spending strategy to get a new credit card during the holiday season because you have rewards and sign-up bonuses and promotions but the catch, i know john you're giving me -- >> i don't -- >> make sure you pay it off because the interest will add up. >> no one does that, that's the problem. that's why we're in the position we're in. people don't pay down. >> it's hard to think about holiday shopping when it's going to be 74 degrees. >> the the fact that -- >> black friday five weeks away. >> i know. >> enjoy it. going to be great today. hanging on to the 70s tomorrow. and maybe a shopping mood this weekend with cooler temperatures. on the fdr drive, take an alternate. we will go through the changes coming up. when we come back, team coverage of our tome top story this morning. a five-year veteran of the nypd shot and killed chasing a suspect in east harlem last night. >> the latest on the investigation and more on his life and career. just a moment. it is 6:00, 59 degrees on this wednesday, october 2 1st. much warmer day today with a cool down coming later in the week. good morning. i am mary calvi. >> and i am chris wragge. alex denis and john elliott standing by with traffic and weather on the 2s. but first -- >> when the call comes, he ran toward danger. it was the last time he would respond to that call. >> for the fourth time in less than a year, new york city badges will have a black stripe on them. officer randolph holder a five- year veteran of the force shot ask killed in the line of duty. the suspect accused of stealing a bike at gun point and then opening fire on police. officers remain at the crime scene along with the fdr drive that is closed in east harlem. we will give you the latest on that. the reality is, when we're attacked, we bleed. when we bleed, we die. and when we die, we cry. >> officer holder comes from a police family. we are learning more about why he learned the nypd and what his father did that had the police commissioner calling him extraordinary. we will have a live report coming up. we look at how the recommendations have changed and what it means moving forward. this ball is drilled to right center field. it is deep. man alive, daniel murphy has homered for the fifth straight post-season game. >> what has gotten into murphy? it's looking more and more like the curse of the billy goat will stay in effect. another impressive shot last night. the play that helped propel the mets to now being one win away from the world series. where are we? >> hill valley, california on wednesday, october 21st, 2015. >> the future is now. we don't have the hoverboard quite yet but today is the day marty mcfly traveled ahead in "back to the future." traffic and weather on the 2s. john, how are you? >> yeah, old. because i remember watching that movie thinking, man, 2015, and now my knees hurt. in the city right now, we have clear skies and 60 degrees, winds west at 5 miles per hour. and we will see a southwest wind, camp out today, green on the screen, no cause for concern. however, i mean who am i kidding? i would love the see some rain, it's just not going to happen. high pressure dominating again. there's the front pushing through the great lakes and shower later on your thursday. highs today in the mid-70s with nice skies. enjoy it. feels like the middle part of september. 6:03 on a busy wednesday morning. this morning because of that deadly police shooting, the fdr is closed between 96th street and the rfk triborough bridge. delays back to 96th street. and southbound delays back to 135th street. and the ramps as well are closed as well as bronx-bound willis avenue bridge. and route 17 still has two lanes blocked in program us at century road due to construction. for now, southbound delays are back to ridgewood avenue. alternate side of the street parking rules are in effect city-wide. and remember, be safe, don't text and drive. >> thank you. we begin with breaking news we have been following this morning. a police officer killed in the line of duty. >> officers line the hospital driveway saluting the ambulance carrying police officer randolph the holder' remains after the valiant efforts to save his life failed. aharlem. >> reporter: yeah, chris, -- in east harlem. >> reporter: yeah, chris, it is the very last call officer holder would respond to. and as you can see, still a very large police presence as here for evidence. a somber police commissioner bill bratton joined by mayor de blasio, delivering the news about officer randolph holder late last night. >> 33 years of age, badge number 13340, a five-year veteran of the new york city police department was killed in the line of duty, murdered. >> reporter: gunned down, the commissioner says as officer holder and fellow officers responded to calls of shots near east 102nd street and 1st avenue in east harlem around 8:30 p.m. >> next thing you know, you hear several shots. at least seven or eight. and next thing you know, cops were here in seconds. police they saw several men running from the scene toward the fdr drive. and a male victim telling officers that one of the men had stolen his bike at gun point. officers from the anti-crime unit spotted the suspect with the bike, chasing him over the foot bridge at 20th -- at 120th street and then shots erupted. >> an exchange of gunfire between the male suspect and two officers. during this exchange, officer holder was struck in the head. >> reporter: investigators say the suspect continued running north along the fdr promenade and eventually cornered and arrested at east 124th street with multiple gunshot wounds in his leg. police took three other men into custody nearby as officer holder was rushed to harlem hospital where he died just before 10:30 p.m. >> if there are witnesses that might help us on this, we would ask that they contact us and provide that information. >> reporter: now back live, scene here along the fdr drive, a very large crime scene that police are continuing to process here this morning. we are told that multiple weapons were likely used in that gunfire exchange. right now, police trying to recover the weapons used by the suspect. as for the suspect, he is currently being treated at the hospital and expected to be released later today to face charges for allegedly killing that police officer. reporting live this morning from east harlem, janelle burrell, cbs 2 news. >> thank you. officer randolph holder was assigned to the department's housing bureau. >> scott rapoport tells us more about his life. >> deepest condolences to his family. >> reporter: a somber police commissioner bill bratton delivering the tragic news of the death of 33-year-old police officer randolph hold earthquake a five-year veteran of the nypd, a third generation cop who immigrated here from guyana and followed the family legacy. >> his father was a police officer in guyana, and his grandfather was also a police officer in guyana. >> reporter: early this morning, in a touching heart westerning moment, a procession of officers saluting the slain cop as his body was removed from the hospital. a recognition of his character and bravery. >> we're humed by officer randolph holder's example, an example of service and courage and sacrifice. >> and tonight did what every other officer in the nypd does when the call comes, he ran toward danger. it was the last time he would respond to that call. >> reporter: officer holder is the fourth nypd officer killed in the line of duty in less than a year. back in december, two police officers were ambushed and killed by a gunman in brooklyn. and in may, officer brian moore was killed after trying to question a man acting suspiciously in queens. >> new york city police officers every day go out and carry themselves like superheroes on the streets. but the reality is, when we're attacked, we bleed. when we bleed, we die. and when we die, we cry. >> four police officers murdered in 11 months, that's about as bad as it gets. >> reporter: back live, a somber sight, the mourning bunting here at the precinct. and commissioner bratton tells us that as cops tried to comfort officer holder's grief- stricken father, the father was actually trying to comfort them. an extraordinary family. scott rapoport, cbs 2 news. >> thank you. and new this morning, the search is on for a man who exposed himself on the 5th avenue station. according to police, the passenger witnessed the act and she screamed. another passenger heard the commotion, tried to help by filming the guy as he ran away. and the suspect pulled a gun on him. and anyone with information on the man is asked to contact the police. to the world series becomes of a reality for the mets as they head to game four today with three consecutive wins. >> this ball is drilled to right center field. it is deep. man alive. >> yeah, daniel murphy remains red hot at the plate as he hits a homer in the 3rd inning last night making it his fifth home run in five games tying him for a post-season record. >> i wish i could explain it. i can't. this is just a lot of fun. and in between them, it's the best place to be. >> tonight's game four starter steven matz, the local product from long island for the mets. the mets can wrap it up and ensure a spot in the world series with a win. >> that would be exciting. it is now 6:09. how a post on facebook helped to save a woman's life. plus this -- >> the scores will show that we >> the results are in on the controversial parcc exams in new jersey. the "saturday night live" appearance was just the beginning. get back to work. bleeding gums? you may think it's a result of brushing too hard. it's not. it's a sign of early gum disease... which you can help reverse by using listerine(r). added to your brushing routine... listerine(r) kills up to 99.9% of germs... and helps reverse early gum disease in just two weeks. listerine(r). power to your mouth ! also try listerine(r) floss... we welcome back you back. time for traffic and weather on the 2s. >> we have questions on the big weather watcher's board. a quick check of the number, 55. 57 north shore. and out here to cooler reading, this is bob. and he wants to know, hey, john, will this be a summer day? well, let's get some more data from our friend casey in westport. he has 49. and this to report, yeah, my tomatoes are all dead because it was so cold over the weekend. indian summer normally considered after a killing frost, a big warm-up and nice and dry. so i say absolutely for you bob, it is an indian summer day. and how much like sum senator well, ron is going to play golf today. so yeah, enjoy it. it's going to be above normal. some nice skies. a few more clouds to the north of the city. but in the city, very pretty and central and southern parts of new jersey as well. wait a minute, are we testing the new year's eve, the ball there? oh, yeah, all right, find somebody to kiss. no, no, no. don't get any ideas. clear and 60. winds west at 5 miles per hour. relative humidity at 48%. around the area, cooler, 41. bronxville is at 51 as well. and 45 for brick. and in city, 74. 12 delightful degrees above normal. 10 shy of the record set back in 1920. sunsets at 6:07. and 74 by the way the normal high for the 17th of september. so we're backing things up and would encourage you to get outside and multiple weather watchers going to have the convertible out today. we apparently have high-roller weather watchers. that's nice. a chance for a shower late tomorrow. and we need it. and best candidates would be north and west. not a lot of moisture for the front to work with. but behind the front, cool air. on friday, upper 50s to around 60. still the upper 50s to around 60 for your weekend as well. and there is going to be a big drop from today. peak heat and nicest conditions overall will be on your hump day, wednesday. and then thursday, more cloud, and still mild. the big drop is friday into saturday, a chance of a shower. right now looks like the it would be earlier in the day on through mid-day on sunday. but numbers more seasonal. john, thank you. good morning everyone. because of that deadly police shooting, a portion of fdr drive is closed. jim smith is in chopper 2 with the details. >> reporter: due to last night's shooting, the investigation continues along fdr drive. it's shut down at 96th street and the rfk triborough bridge. delays back into the 80s and growing. southbound delays to the 140s to the ramps at the triborough bridge. and no access from the fdr to the rfk triborough as well as and 1s and 27 avenues are now picking up the alternate volume. can't stress it enough, stay away from the area. >> thank you so much. a facebook post leaves a woman to find out she has breast cancer. two neighbors and friends in wisconsin, one already had breast cancer and beat it. she posted a thank you for the support she received during her treatment. when her neighbor read the post, she made a life-saving decision. >> i read between the lines and it didn't say anywhere about doing a self-exam, but that's what i got from that. and that day, i did a self-exam and i hadn't done one for years, maybe ever. and i felt a tumor and i'm like, my god. >> just weeks later, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. they are now both cancer-free. new jersey students are back to their class work this morning a day after the state the test say they weren't invited to the event where security guards kept a watchful eye. this mom says too much time is being spent on parcc in classrooms. >> this is all prep for the parcc and real instruction was getting lost. >> reporter: part of the reason that her daughter is being home schooled. >> the data is not a criticism of the work or motivation of our teachers or our school leaders in our schools. >> reporter: right now, it isn't used for graduation or college admission but the department of education says that could change in 2020. in west trenton, new jersey, cbs 2 news. >> new jersey's education department says the vast majority of student, about 96% took the test and each district set rules on opting out of the test. three teenagers could face prison time for allegedly hacking their high school database. police say they did it to a 17-year-old is the alleged ring leader. the three are all juniors and charged as adults. >> we believe daniel changed at least four of his own grade. and his own grade was changed from a 94 to a perfect score of 100. >> police say he broke into the school after hours and hacked a computer to get log-in information. and police say he changed the schedules of about 300 students. it's 19 minutes past the hour. the hype around "back to the future" day. >> and one prediction that appears to be wrong, the mets win w their big win in chicago now one step away from getting back to the world series. the markets posted small losses yesterday. the dow jones fell by 13 the nasdaq dropped by 24. tt2watx#@n4 p bt@m>o4 tt2watx#@n4 it is 6:22. traffic and weather on the 2s. >> have to because shirley, marie and fred are watching rite now. >> good morning. >> not holding hands but they're all watching. they told me yesterday. so it is time to see what is going on with the -- let's see, new year's ball and not a whole lot there. suspect that pretty? looks like a pumpkin. today is national apple day as well. clear and 60, winds west at 5 miles per hour. and numbers around the area, oh, yeah, some cool 40s. circling the city. 45 for the jersey shore. 46 in monroe. for the kids, here's the deal for you today. still need that jacket out the door, sunshine in store throughout the day. and great for after-school activities. enjoy. >> going to be beautiful. >> thank you. real issues on the roads today. >> on the fdr drive because of the deadly police shooting, a portion is closed. let's take a look and see how things are going through the area. we have delays in both directions between 96th street and the rfk triborough bridge. and northbound delays back to 86th street. and southbound delays back to 135th street. and ramps to the rfk are closed as well as the willis avenue bridge. and alternate side of the street parking rules are in effect city-wide. and remember, be safe, don't text and drive. time now for your cbs 2 wfan sports update. the mets blue into chicago and they are -- mets blew into chicago and they are half way there. his fifth straight post-season game with a home run and that made it 2-1 met. and now the 6th, tied at 2-2. man on 3rd here. okay, should be a strikeout to end the inning. he swing, misses but the ball gets away. and the runner takes home. the mets take the lead and with this pitching, that would be all they would need. he continues to just torch cubs hitting. mets win it 5-2 and lead the series 3-0. game four later tonight. and royals and the blue jays in game four of the alcs. and the former award winner allowed five runs in one and remember when the mets traded him? the royals were dominate, 15 hits to take a 3-1 series lead. 14-2 the final score. let's get to the 2 talkers. a day decades in the making. >> and tracy morgan making another come back. >> reporter: so tracy morgan, he is going to be back on the road. after hosting snl, a show he used to work on, he has announced a new tour that starts in february. one show will be at the state theater so right here in our backyard. and we are happy. >> so happy for him. >> doesn't get better than that. as we have been telling you, this morning it's back to the future which you are kay which you are -- it's "back to the future" day. it has one of the creators looking back at what they got right about the future. the hoverboard thing was a total flight of fantasy. every kids in the world wanted one and now we have packs that have a magnetic hoverboard. >> reporter: looking forward to that. and some of the things they got right, well these look like google glasses and face timing on a flat screen tv. but the movie missed out on smart phones, instead of fax machines were everywhere. the cubs winning the world world series, that's not going to happen. >> i still use fax. i love faxing. >> i like when you fax me from your office. i'm around the corner. >> the forgot form of communication. how you can get a free lift around the city in a classic delorean today. i'm a met's fan till the day gods take me. >> meet a 100-year-old die hard granny who was a mets fan way mammogram delayed. new recommendations from the american cancer society. a five-year veteran of the nypd is shot and killed by purr suing a gunman. we have live team coverage from east harlem when we come back. pumpkin excitement is back at dunkin'. pick up your favorite pumpkin-flavored baked treats and beverages, like the new pumpkin macchiato it is 6:30. 60 degrees on this wednesday, october 21st. summer in october, another warm- up on the way. temperatures in the mid-70s. traffic and weather on the 2s coming up. new york city police officers every day go out and carry themselves like superheroes on the streets. but the reality is, when we're attacked, we bleed. when we bleed, we die. and when we die, we cry. >> for the fourth time in 11 month, an nypd officer killed in the line of duty. good morning. i'm chris wragge. >> and i am mary calvi. the five-year nypd veteran was gunned down while pursuing an alleged bike thief near the fdr drive in east harlem last night. and right now chopper 2 is live over the fdr. parts still closed this morning. >> we have team coverage of the shooting. we begin with janelle burrell live in east harlem with the very latest on the investigation. >> reporter: yeah, chris, investigators say that officer randolph holder was chasing down that suspect as he has chased down suspects so many times before when the suspect pulled a gun, shooting the officer in the head. it happened right here along east 120th street near the fdr drive where you can see there's still a very large police presence here this morning as they continue to process the scene. and now last night, police commissioner bill bratton made the announcement at harlem hospital. he says that holder and fellow officers were responding to calls of shots fired near east 102nd street and the fdr around 8:30 last night. and witnesses told them that a group of men had run from the scene and that one of the men had stolen a man's bike at gun point. and now officer holder and another officer were able to spot that suspect and chase him down to a foot bridge over the fdr and that's when the gun battle began. >> officers from the housing burrow and anti-crime unit in plain clothes encountered a male on a bike northbound at east 120th street along the fdr drive, that's a pedestrian overpass over the fdr drive. it was an exchange of gunfire between the male suspect and the two officers. during this exchange, officer holder was struck in the head. >> reporter: now the commissioner went on to say that the suspect was shot in the leg. he was taken into custody. officer holder died just before 10:30 last night at harlem hospital. now back live, we can tell you that there are a number of police here on the scene along the fdr drive. it's believed that multiple weapons were used during that confrontation with police. they're expecting the suspect to be released from the later today. reporting live, janelle burrell, cbs 2 news. >> thank you. let's get to traffic and weather on the 2s for you. >> it's a very comfortable morning out there. and we will see a southwest wind so we will see warmer numbers this afternoon. numbers that feel more like the middle part of september, not the middle to closing part of october. clear and 60 in the city. a wind out of the west now. fill in. we see nice warm conditions. and there's a front to the west and that will you shaller in the chance for a shower thursday. and until then, get ready to enjoy. mostly sunny skies and the low to mid-70s around the area. coming up to new york landmarks celebrating a birthday and i'm wearing one right now. the animals the kids will be talking about at school later today. right now, here to help is alex denis. good morning. because of the deadly police shooting, a portion of the fdr drive is closed. jim smith is in chopper 2 with the details. >> reporter: good morning. there are multiple closures. we are looking at the northbound closure of the fdr drive at 96th street. that's where all the traffic is being diverted off to. and on the southbound side, it's shut down at the exit for 125th street and the triborough bridge. no access to the rfk triborough from the fdr. no access to the willis avenue bridge from the fdr as well. and of course, no access from the triborough on to the southbound fdr. multiple closes in the area. can. jim smith, cbs 2 news. >> it appears as though we are how are the delays? >> reporter: well, again, the northbound side of the fdr drive. this delay is now back into the. if you are on the southbound side of the fdr, delays back to the 140s. 1st and 2nd avenues are picking up the alternate volume. try to avoid the area as much as you can. >> thank you. the west side highway still a good option. and for now, alternate side of the street parking rules are in effect city-wide. and remember, be safe, don't text and drive. and traveling to the airport, so far everything is on or close to schedule at jfk, loo guard watchers and newark liberty. the killing of a new york city police officer. >> officer randolph holder was assigned to the department's housing burrow. scott rapoport joins us with more. scott -- >> reporter: good morning. yeah, here at officer holder's precinct, you can see the black and purple mourning bunting outside. this is indeed a precinct in mourning. officer holier was 38 years old, unmarried, a five-year vet an of the nypd. he is a third generation cop who emigrated here from guyana. his father was a police officer in guyana as was his grandfather. he is the fourth nypd police officer killed in the line of duty in less than a year. >> new york city police officers every day go out and carry themselves like superheroes on the streets but the reality is, when we're attacked, we bleed. when we bleed, we die. and when we die, we cry. >> four police officers murdered in 11 months, that's about as bad as it gets. >> reporter: commissioner bratton says as cops try to comfort officer holder's grief- stricken father, the father was them. that's the way it is with cops, a heart feels a heart. we are live in east harlem, scott rapoport, cbs 2 news. >> thank you. and now to a developing story. the search for gerald brooks. he escaped from police custody yesterday. he was handcuffed had he shoved ran off. violence complaint. he is the fifth prisoner to escape since june. police commissioner bratton called the cops involved a, quote, embarrassment. he thanked the russian president putin for his military support. three weeks ago, russia launched a series of air strikes in syria. it was his first foreign trip since a bloody civil war back in 2011. new jersey chris christie wants the port authority to reject any effort to launch flight service between newark and cuba until a cop killer is returned to the the united states. christie sent a letter to the port authority chairman saying flight service to cuba is totally unacceptable until he is extradited. in 1977, he was convicted of killing a new jersey state trooper. she escaped and made her way to cuba. the championship chase to the world series is one game away from the mets as they take game three in chicago. >> the team dominated the cubs on their home turf making it almost impossible to make a come back. almost impossible. daniel murphy ties the major league record with a home run. he is on fire. and not only playing magic at the plate, but also in the field. just everything, everything the mets do is absolutely perfect. >> we had our celebration. we had our ceremony. and we did those things but it's right back to it. you know, the series isn't over yes. this is a very, very good team we're playing. >> right now the momentum is on our side. we have to keep it that way into tomorrow. >> i have watched a lot of baseball over the years. i don't think i have seen anybody put on this kind of a show. >> and tonight starters steven matz for the mets, amazing local guy. the mets fans excited. >> [ cheering ] >> fans packed the irish pub in midtown to watch the mets. some fans were able to make it to she and had these words for the players. >> we are 3-0, we're about to get that next win. i guarantee you, baby. >> mets trying to make their way back to the world series for the first time since 2000. and now at age 100, a westchester county woman may be the oldest mets fan. she was raised in brooklyn and rooted for the dodgers until they moved to los angeles in 1957. she has been a mets fan since the team was formed in 1962. her favorite include keith hernandez and daniel murphy as long as he stays put. >> the way murphy is playing, you know, i think they're going to goes. if he goes to another team, i don't want no part of him. >> she says she will be a mets fan until the day god takes her. we hope that's not any time soon. >> stay with cbs 2 news and cbsnewyork.com as the mets continue their championship chase. not the job he wanted but this morning congressman paul ryan is stepping up to the plate. >> it's a dire moment. not just for congress, not just for the republican party but for our country. >> what the lawmaker says must happen before he runs for speaker of the house. >> met fan too. plus, former "price is right" host bob barker rushed to the hospital after taking a hard fall in los angeles. an update on his recovery. and 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and going strong. and i am wearing another important day the today, do you spot it? let's see. outside right now, we have comfortable conditions -- you see it? >> i do. >> it's national gieco day. >> no, national reptile awareness day. so the kids might be studying reptile environments, and what reptiles mean for us. yeah. clear and 60 in 15 minutes. wins west at 5 miles per hour. and numbers around the area, cooler in staten island. by about 10 degrees. there's a lot of variety on a morning like this. some readings in the 40s. we're hanging on to 60. it's going to be more of a swing for you. starting in the 40s and you will end up in the 70s. it's 11 degrees warmer than this time yesterday in the city. i'll tell you what, talk about changes day-to-day, remember monday morning? 35 degrees. now that southwest wind fills in and today, 74. so a really terrific two-day turn around. if you like warm temperatures. now that is well above normal. 62 the normal. and nowhere near the record but yeah, if you like those cool refreshing numbers, wait, friday into saturday will feel fine. sunsets at 6:07. and 74 is the normal high for the 17th of september. and we're seeing kind of left over problems with the pollen count. ragweed staying high. and that's the component that's driving the numbers up. one of the reasons it's been very dry, the deficit for the year, 7.64 inches below normal. and no rain today. 74, warm and pleasant, chance of a shower late thursday affiliated with a cold front. so fall lovers rejoice, your cool temperatures are back friday into saturday. all right. almost a quarter to 7:00 and it's a busy one, right alex? >> thank you. because of that deadly police shooting, a portion of the fdr drive is closed. here's a live look from chopper 2 show showing you the closures between 96th street and the rfk triborough bridge. and northbound delays back to 60th street. and southbound delays back to 145th street. and in addition to this, the ramps to the rfk triborough are closed as well as the willis avenue bridge. so stick to the west side highway as an alternate. and a live look at the lincoln, a 40 minute delay at the tolls. and 20 minutes at the george washington bridge and holland. and alternate side of the street parking rules are in effect city-wide. and remember, be safe, don't text and drive. chris and mary, back to you -- >> thank you. for the first time in 12 year, the american cancer society is changing its breast cancer screening recommendations. the new guidelines say age 45 is best for beginning yearly mammograms for women with an average risk. part of the reason is to cut down on the harm mammograms can cause such as overdiagnosis and unnecessary surgeries. >> between 40 and 44, breast cancer are less common. there's still the risk for a false-positive. and we thought that needs to be an informed decision and shared decision between the patient and the health care provider. >> make sure to discuss all screening and treatment options with your doctor. congressman paul ryan says he will run for speakerrer of the house but only if the gop unites behind him by friday. >> this say dire moment. for our country. and i think our country is in desperate need of leadership. >> ryan had previously said he did not want the post. so far it's unclear if conservatives will support him. house republicans have been in a stalemate since speaker john boehner announced he is and the former virginia senator jim webb has ended his run for a democratic nominee. the decorated vietnam veteran grew noticeably irritated last week for not receiving as much time to speak as the front runners. federal and local authorities are investigating a series of arson fires at mostly black churches in the st. louis area. six churches have been torched since early october, all are within about five miles of each other. they have been set at the front doors of the church. thankfully no injuries have been reported. legendary game show host bob barker is back home this morning after a hospital visit yesterday. he was taken to the hospital receiving stitches for a head wound but walked out on his own. barker retired in 2007 after 35 years hosting the "price is right." former nba and reality tv star lamar odom continues to after being found unconscious in a nevada brothel. his estranged wife khloe kardashian has released a statement. she said, quote, under their care, incredible strides have been made. you can never be prepared for an experience like this. god is great. if you like a certain german beer, you could have cash headed your way. they settled a lawsuit for $20 million. they started brewing becks in st. louis, missouri but the packaging kept emphasising the german qualities. consumers can get up to $50 after filing a claim. today may be "back to the future" day but one lawsuit cash m.d. 30 years after the sequel -- cashed in 30 years after the movie to theaters. it's known as the delorean and was driven by michael j fox in the movie. he travels to october 21st, 2015. >> and that of course is today and one way to celebrate, catching a ride in a real delorean. lyft has partnered with very vie ron and universal to offer free rides in the city today. the promotion runs from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and can be requested by pressing a special mcfly mode button on alight app on the cellphone. -- put button on a cellphone app -- button on the app on the cellphone. well tonight, the mets can close it out. sweep the cubs and book their ticket to the world series. last night, they won 5-2. they are now up 3-0. on to the ice, the devils both won. listen up new york. there's a new drug out there. and it's trying to destroy our generation. it's called synthetics. . . so, some guy thought it might be a good idea to spray poison on some herbs, and then sell it to you. no, it's not marijuana. it goes by names like k2, spice, rocks. causes hallucinations, rapid heart-beat. vomiting, seizures. and it can kill you the first time you smoke it. we gotta have each other's backs. this is our future. and the future of new york is saying no to synthetics! time for traffic and weather on the 2s. >> tell you what, we still have cooler readings to the north. 40s to the north. cooler, a little cooler through parts of middlesex, 48 for the jersey shore. and 60 for the city. of commerce today. and today is chamber of commerce weather, 74. it's apple day too. and big changes this weekend. looks good but cool saturday. chance of rain on sunday. and a chance you might see big detrace morning. >> you're right. -- big delays this morning. >> you're right. this is traveling on the rfk triborough bridge. those ramps to the fdr drive closed. it extends back into queens. and a portion of the fdr drive is also closed. so those parameters causing delays in both directions. if you stick to interior streets in the area, you also deal with delays. so avoid if you can and go to the west side highway. that's a smoother ride for you. and let's check in on the hudson river crossings. a live look at the lincoln, a 40 minute delay through the area. and 20 minute delay at the george washington bridge and parking rules are in effect city-wide. and remember, be safe, don't text and drive. mary -- >> thank you. it looks like holiday shoppers will be spending more on gifts and other items this year. a survey by the national retail federation says consumers plan to shell out $805 on present, food, cards and other holiday purchases. that's the highest amount in the 14-year history of the survey. and the number of consumers doing at least some of their shopping online is up from 44% last year to 46% this holiday season. and the world's largest toy maker says some kids may not get their hands on legos this holiday season. the factories are running at full speed but problems with forecasting demand means all orders will not be filled in time. >> get them early. they are going fast. and let's check in with "cbs this morning," gayle king and charlie rose with a preview. good morning. >> we are here. waiting for you two. hello chris and mary. paul ryan says he's ready to be house speaker but he has conditions on this. >> plus, we will talk to a top surgical oncologist about the controversial new breast cancer screening guidelines. >> he is from the south. i like him a lot. >> and lives in virginia -- >> a lot of nice guys from the south. and keep an eye out for -- what did you say? >> his daughter went to unc and he is close to the university. >> yeah, we like him. and keep an eye out for marty mcfly. today is "back to the future" day. what the movie got right and what it got wrong about this day, october 21st, 2015. the news, have you heard, is back in the morning. >> and we will see you in a few minutes. >> see you in a few. >> all right. before you go next. dove invited women to a makeover... with a difference. hi ma'am. hi. would you like to have a free makeover? perfect! who doesn't love a good makeover. here 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directions. the ramp is closed as well as the willis avenue bridge. john, over to you. so comfortable today. get out and enjoy it. 74 in the city with pretty skies and more clouds, a chance of a late shower thursday. cool air returns friday into the weekend. another check of news and weather in about 25 minutes. >> thanks for watching. i'm mary calvi. >> and i am chris wragge.