Racism, in Certain Police forces. And, we want to make it clear we dont support that at all. Reporter he is not sure how many will attend but thinks he knows what they will say. We will have have people telling positive stories of interaction was Police Office their dont get cold in the every day media. Reporter Philadelphia Police department has no involvement, in tonights rally in any official capacity but there will be a Police Presence here tonight, to provide security, just as there is, at every rally or protest, in the city. Were in northeast, live from northeast philadelphia, a matt rivers, cbs3 Eyewitness News. Matt, thank you. We have new reason tonight for this image posted on instagram by a philadelphia paramedic. It shows two black men pointing handguns a at a white officers under the caption our real enemy. I spoke to mayor nutter about this photo earlier today. It the is offensive, and, you know, as much as we believe and support free speech, i think it is also clear that
Running theme for us a as we take you outside to sky cam three, ben franklin bridge. Tranquil with the quiet the sky. Barely a cloud out there the at this point, but chillies back. Were talking about a lot temperatures this morning. We are following breaking news, an offduty Police Officer is forced todd open fire when confront by a robber. Eyewitness News Reporter jan carabao joins us with the latest information. This suspect got more than he bargain for thinking he had chosen an easy victim to rob. Instead he targeted an offduty philadelphia Police Officer who still had his gun. The this is where it all unfolded overnight in overbrook. This offduty officer had just come home from work after 11 30 last night. Walk his dog in the 5800 block of malvern avenue. The that is when the a assailant approached him from behind with the gun. Investigators say officer awe that weapon so he pulled his own gun and fired eight times. That suspect took cover behind a car and ran away. The officer was
Walk his dog in the 5800 block of malvern avenue when a gunman approached from behind, seeing a weapon in the us pecks hand the offduty officer fired eight times. Suspect ducked behind a car and then ran off. At this point in time we dont know if the a sale an was hit or not. We have alerts out to the hospital. We will continue our investigation in the scene. Reporter Police Called in a k9 unit and conduct a search nearby looking for weapon and suspect. They have expanded the search area and reminding folks to always be vigilant no matter the time or place. Keep aware of your surroundings have have all time regardless of where you are and where you go for your own personal safety. Anyone part of the cities not worse than the other. This is the reality of the world we live in and this is the challenge that we as Police Officers face every day. Reporter this offduty Police Officer was not injured. He is a fiveyear veteran of the fill police department. He also spent two years in upper da
Protests filled the streets of the baltimore. Officials feel confidentable enough to send kid back to school today. New Jersey State Police are helping patrol as well but not every police force in our area are eager to help. Our coverage continues with Eyewitness News reporter jan carabao at city hall, jan. Reporter Philadelphia Police mayor here, mayor Michael Nutter does not intend on sending Philadelphia Police to baltimore at least for now. More on that part of the story in just a minute. New Jersey State Police already have feet the on the ground and that includes hundred troopers and 50 more personnel. Lets take a look. These are photos just taken and tweeted by new Jersey State Police as troopers prepared to patrol the streets of the baltimore overnight. Governor Chris Christie pledged his support after speaking with marylands governor on monday. He says these troopers will be in baltimore for 72 hours at first. Meantime as someone continues Pennsylvania State police offered the
The city is stable. We hope to maintain it that way. Reporter shortly before 10 00 p. M. Tuesday police in riot gear backed by Community Members moved in on crowds of mostly Peaceful Protesters instructing them to go home after the mandatory curfew go home. Show is over people lets go home. Reporter defiant protesters squared off throwing bottles and rocks. Officers deployed smoke pepper spray and made ten arrests. Situation is a par cry from the events of the 24 hours ago when looting rioting and fires over called calls for justice for freddie gray. The the 25 yearold died of the spinal cord injury week after taking into custody. Many act wrist believe it highlights ongoing issues between Law Enforcement and communities that they serve. It is important for us to establish a National Standard for excessive use of force. We cannot have ferguson, and baltimore happening again and again. Reporter many of the demonstrators on monday were teenagers victoria graham so her son and took matter