With this storm reports of pingpong sized hail, golf ball sized hail through delaware and extending into Cape May County. Thousands of lightning strikes associated with this. And this is the culprit. It is a front and to the south of it that is where we saw the Severe Weather threat earlier this afternoon. And we could see a few more storms popping up this evening. So remember, we do have the severe thunderstorm watch in effect for central and south jersey and entire state of delaware until 9 00 oclock tonight as we look ahead with our computer models you can see our future cast has by 5 00 oclock most of the activity dying down all the severe storms to the south. A few storms possibly popping up in Burlington County through the six, 7 00 oclock hour even into the 8 00 oclock hour right where that front is and this moving toward the southeast. Another batch coming from baltimore, married and heading toward dover and possibly again toward cape may between 10 00 and 11 00 oclock tonight. So something to be watchful of. I dont think its going to be as impactful as this afternoon, but more storms possible through the evening. More details on this and that Tornado Warning coming up later in the broadcast. Ill had see you then. All right. Talk to you then. A lot of talk about that. Fastmoving storm left tens of thousands without power. Most of them 36,000 are in Cape May County. In delaware Delmarva Power reports about 500 people waiting for the lights to come back on in kent and Sussex Counties. Now stay prepared for Severe Weather by downloading our fox 29 nouse app. Youll get live radar and alerts sent right to your phone. Just search for it in the apple or google play stores. Breaking to night, guilty on all counts. Jury found pennsylvania congressman chaka fattah guilty today of all charges against him including racketeering, fraud money laundering. Fattah is free on bail tonight. We have team coverage. Brad sattin is getting reaction in the congressman district. Joyce evans has been digging into fattahs past but we begin with jeff cole outside federal court on a historic day for this city. Jeff. Reporter lucy, the United StatesAttorney Says he will ask for a jail time for u. S. Representative chaka fattah once a powerful member of the u. S. House, once a sitting member of the appropriations committee, now a person convicted of multiple counts of corruption. U. S. Representative chaka fattah kept that every present smile on his face after a jury found him guilty on all charges. Very tough day but were going to four with my lawyers and figure out what our next steps. Reporter charged 29 count federal corruption indictment fattah who spent 22 years in the u. S. House was convicted of conspiracy to commit racketeering, male fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, bribery and other charges. Congressman, why do you continue to smile sort of congressman . Why . At the core of the us attorneys case was the claim facing an embarrassing loss in the 2007 democratic primary for mayor, fattah hooked up illegal 1 million loan and later used charitable and public funds to pay it back. Conviction likely send him to federal prison. His son is serving federal time for tax and bank fraud. You knocked out two of the fattahs. You knock out his son. You knock out his father. Whats your reaction to that . I dont have any reaction to that. We really dont any other comments to make. Four codefendants were all convict evidence some charges. Herbert voter man said to be fattahs human atm guilty conspiracy to commit racketeering and other counts. Any leeing. None whatsoever. Im shocked. Same for robert brand linked to the Illegal Campaign loan. Were not answering any questions. Bonnie bowser and Karen Nicholas also convic convicted t midnight the top federal prosecutor weighed in on the high profile conviction. Chaka fattah, sr. And his codefendants be trade the public trust and undermined our faith in government. Todays verdict makes clear that the citizens of the Eastern District of pennsylvania expect their Public Officials to act with honesty and integrity. Reporter sentence fog chaka fattah will take place on october 4th. He remains a member of the congress. He can go back down to washington but with very little power unable to vote or take part in committee hearings. Live at the federal courthouse, im jeff cole. Lucy, more at 6 00. Iain, more at 6 00. Jeff, thank you. See you then. As the news of the guilty verdict spreads tonight his constituents are speaking out. Brad sattin spoke to people in the congressmans district. Joins us 35 night at fattahs philadelphia diss trek office. Brad . Reporter iain, he has been in politics for a long time. He has served 11 terms in congress. He was up for reelection lost earlier this year. Prior to that, he spent 12 years in harrisburg, six in the senate, six as a state rep and that brings to us where we are today and how he will be remembered when he a chance to talk to his constituents today saying fattah has done a lot in this community regarding student aid, college redness, keeping homeowners underwater as a result of mortgages in their homes, but now he is a convicted felon who could likely go to jail. People we spoke to say that he should resign his seat because while he can as jeff mentioned keep it for now, hes prohibited from voting oy anything so he could serve very well in congress. His constituents not able to serve here in the second congressional district. His constituents are reactioning some shocked at the conviction. Others not so much. I dont think it should take away from the achievements hes achieved. People make mistakes, but if youve been convict affidavit crime you should step down. I was shocked. Little hurt but kind of expected. Reporter why do you say that . Well, from early days it look like the building the case that was being built up just did not seem that it was going to be going in his favor. Long history in philadelphia of poor behavior politically. Reporter youre not surprised by this. Id be shocked if he didnt get guilty. Hes in stelle office for the rest of the year. It should be apparent any sense of dignity he would resign. But im sure hell appeal and drag it out. Reporter at this point no theres no word on whether he might indeed stop down. One person react to go night fellow democrat in congress bob brady. He is on his way to washington tonight but i did speak to him a short time by phone and flat out asked him, should fattah step down, well get his reaction and hear from him coming up at 6 00 oclock. Iain. Brad, thank you. Well see you then farms at as son chaka fattah, injuries are was convicted last year on 22 of 23 counts in his fraud case. Prosecutors say fattah, jr. , scammed banks, irs, government loan administrators and the Philadelphia School district out of more than 1 million. He was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to repay the money. Coming up later in this newscast a look at chaka fattahs past want came before this fate fall day. In the meantime you can get continuing coverage on our website at fox 29. Com. Well post the latest information on the home page. Happening right now, intense moments inside a tunnel. Police say they found a cash weapons inside vanity holland tunnel which of course connects new jersey and new york city. Police stopped the van for a cracked windshield and search uncovered all kinds of weapons inn clueing loaded guns. They arrested three people. The joint Terrorism Task force is investigating out of abundance of caution. But Authorities Say the incident is not connected to terrorism. New developments to night in the brutal murder of a woman who was found in fairmount park. Investigators say they have charged a second woman in the murder of 26yearold tori bryant. A couple stumbled on her body a week ago today. Police say she had been stabbed and shot. Now investigators say they have the two women who did it. Lets get straight to dawn timmeney. She joins us live from Philadelphia Police headquarters. Dawn . Reporter well, lucy and iain, police charging that second woman just this afterno afternoon. They say 28yearold Shantel Smith was behind the horrific crime and admitted to the whole thing when she was questioned this afternoon. Memorial with candles and messages pays tribute to tori Chandra Bryant in the chester neighborhood where she grew up. The 26yearold also known as cash was found brutally murdered a week ago. On her way to work spotted bryants body bound with handcuffs in the 5300 block of georgia hill road behind the man music center. She was suffocated. She was stabbed multiple times in the back. And ultimately was shot one time in the back of the head. Reporter today Police Charged with shantel with murder and related offenses. Captain james clark says jones admitted to shooting and killing her friend. Ive seen a lot of brutal murders. This is probably the most brutal ive seen committed by a female on female shavonne harm strong is charged with bryants murder shelf turned herself in over the weekend. The two suspects and the victim all grew up together on forward street in chester. Investigators say the motive, bryant owed her killer money. 800 debt from the one female to the other. And she took it from a debt to murder. It just makes absolutely no sense. Reporter now police are still investigating and say more people could in fact be charged. Bryants brother charles who did not wanting to on camera says that his sister was a cheerleader and had lots of friends. He, too, is trying to make sense of this very grizzly crime. Iain. Dawn, thank you. In Burlington County, two trucks and a car are involved in a serious accident. It happened today on route 206 in southampton township just afternoon. We know at least one person was taken to the hospital. Both police have not released the condition of that person. Torments night investigators are still trying to figure out what caused the accident. As we approach july 4th, more and more people will be hitting the shore invisible danger just claimed lives. What you need to know before packing up the car. They lived through a horrific ordeal just nine days ago. Now, patience carter and tiara parker are back home in philadelphia and they summoned the courage to talk about surviving the worst mass shooting in u. S. History. Its reminding myself that i have to also take it easy and take it one day at a time. Theyre powerful words and their message to anyone else who goes through dark times. A devastating end to an afternoon at the beach for one family. One of them got a flesh eating virus. The fight now underway for his life. New at 6 00 were working to gets results for residents in a philadelphia neighborhood. Where this hole has grown into a danger for children. Welcome back with live look at absecon, new jersey. Were tracking Severe Weather chances. Folks in south jersey have seen the worse of it so far. Well continue to track the weather, bring it to you as it breaks throughout the evening. The beach of course a great way to escape the city and beat the summer heat recent tragedies down the shore remind us that youve got to be safe. Rip currents being blamed for recent deaths at new jersey beaches. Bill anderson has an important look at how to protect yourself. Reporter we have officially entered the Summer Season along the jersey shore. A time for many to enjoy everything that the beach has to offer, but two recent tragedies remind us its also a time to be aware of some basic rules to protect yourself at the the beach. The first thing when you come down at the beaches locate your lifeguards. Fine out the closest lifeguard stand report roar this past weekend a 24yearold woman became the second person to drown in Long Beach Island at least partially due to rip currents. Although neither drowning occurred in ventnor city their beach patrol agreed to help us educate the public so people are aware even the safest beaches require awareness of the risks. Normal every day beach goers look at the ocean and for the lack of better term most people think the ocean is a giant swimming pool, you know, that dont realize theres all these holes and currents moving throughout the shore line here which causes these under toes to pick up. Reporter the problem with rip currents at any beach is that people who get caught in them tend to panic. But the beach patrol told me its really important to learn the safety steps that could save lives. If you cant get yourself back in, the first thing to do is to acknowledge that and realize that, dont panic. And the number one rule if you are in an under tow, is swim parallel to the beach. Reporter even following two recent tragedies its important to note that the jersey shore is historically safe. Telling people to stay alert is different than telling people to stay away. As long as you swim near the lifeguard and listen and obey what theyre saying, everybody should be okay. I mean the beach is a friendly place. The ocean is an awesome experience. We just like i said swim near lifeguards the best thing for you and your family. Reporter in ventnor, im Bill Anderson fox 29 news. Fire in lumberton, inform leaves three families homeless tonight. Firefighters say the blaze broke out sassafras drive around noon. Authorities believe it might have been caused by a propane tank explosion. Three homes have been red flagged meaning those cannot be occupied. One person was taken to the hospital but their injuries are not serious. Philadelphia police are trying to track down two men wanted for opening fire on two people in center city. You see those two guys right there . Police say they walk up to a man at broad and walnut streets and asked him if he wanted drugs. When the guy said no, police say the men punched him in the face and shot him in the leg. Moments later investigators say the same two guys robbed and shot another man along the 200 block of south street. If you recognize them, call police. Now, north philadelphia, police are trying to figure out who shot two people this afternoon. Skyfox over the 2400 block of diamond street just past 11 00 this morning. Investigators say someone shot 18yearold girl in the hip. Shes in stable condition at Temple University hospital. Police say someone also shot a 20yearold man not far from there. Hes at temple as well. We dont know how hes doing. The nearby William Dick School went on lock down while police combed the area. Developing now, the political fallout continues after four failed votes of the u. S. Senate anyone of those votes could have tighten gun control measure in the wake of orlando nightclub shooting. Foxs Doug Mckelway tonight on what could happen next. Reporter it was a predictable out come four gun control am. In the senate, two republican, two democrat, all voted down large the along party lines. Reflecting the continuing deep he had lly divisions between the parties. It was the first attempt at a legislative solution since the orlando nightclub shooting but the democrats are vowing it wont be the last. Im not going to quit on this issue. Many of my colleagues will not either. I ask the American People dont quit and dont get discouraged. Reporter today, the inevitable finger pointing from both sides Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell predict democratic line of attack and attempting to fend it off. Moments later, democratic leader harry reid doing exactly what mcconnell predicted he would do. Put forth a serious proposal designed to prevent known or suspected terroristing from being able to buy guns and democrats voted against it. Reporter but there is one hope of bipartisan amendment moving forward proposal by main republican Susan Collins would ban gun sales to those on the know fly list and shrek tee list which requires people to undergo a second screening before boarding flight. White house says it will support any bill using common sense measures to help keep guns out of the wrong hands. The president believes its common sense that we would close loop holes that allow individuals to purchase guns without going through a background check. Reporter collins bill unveiled at a press conference this afternoon. Still no word on when it will be debated on the senate floor. On capitol hill, Doug Mckelway, fox news. As the day past in the aftermath of the orlando nightclub shooting, the need for help is still very high and now these dogs are headed down sou south. We have their special mission. A troubled teen forced to live in a tent in his parents yard noun police have gotten involved. Why his parents have kicked him out. Education is without a doubt a great thing but some pusling new information has come forward about what a student education could mean for your chances of developing a brain tumor. T cc1 t cc1 whoa [ explosion ] nothing should get in the way of the things you love. Get americas fastest internet. Only from xfinity. Another live look at ultimate doppler radar. Something for everyone tonight. Rain for some, severe storms for others and a quiet evening for the rest of you. How this evening is shaping up ahead in your fox 29 Weather Authority. In Southern China at least one person is dead after a quarry collapses. Rescue teams with dogs are now trying to find at least seven people who were trapped piles of rubble could be seen around the area. We dont know yet what caused the collapse. Tonight firefighters are working to contain a Southern California wildfire. But officials are warning residents to follow all evacuation orders despite a massive Fire Fighting effort crews have not been able to contain two fires northeast of los angeles. Theyre combined size has grown to more than eight square miles. Its tough going. Meanwhile other