As one of the most successful writers of military and political the thrillers of all time, tom clancy kept readers on the edge of their seats. News of his death at just 66 years old, has shocked fans. Its a huge fan base, especially male readers reader of action and techno, theyre going to be feeling a sense of sadness. Reporter clancy became a minor owner in the orioles. When i get involved in something, i get involved in it. Thats my team there. I have to go and watch and make sure they do everything right. Tom, a proud baltimorean was a devoted marylander, treasured friend, and valued partner and adviser in the orioles ownership group. We are deeply saddened by toms passing. He will be missed but long remembered. Tom clancy was born in baltimore, attended loyola blakefield. What an honor for us to have this literary icon also be called a loyola don. And then Commencement Speaker at Loyola College in 1986. Clancy was a former insurance agent, who went on to write 28 novels. The whole
As you can see, Baltimore County police are on scene investigating this. And well bring you more information as we get it. Reporting live from sky eye chopper 13, im captain jeff long. Back to you. All right, captain jeff. Thank you. Well have updates for you on this breaking news as soon as we receive them. Todays other big story, two days after an angry confrontation on a subway platform in midtown, manhattan, leads to the death of a 58year old man. The nypd makes an arrest. Terrell brown reports for wjz, the grisly scene unfolded before a crowd of cameras. Reporter two days after this now infamous confrontation, on a subway platform in midtown, manhattan, led to the death of kesuk hahn. The grisly event unfolded before a crowded station and a number of cameras. The train was about three quarters into the platform. You know, it was slowing down by that point. But then after it started slowly going to the platform, you almost heard like a thud, a thud. Like something was hit under the
Whats in store for the rest of the weekend . And on this chilly morning, more than 5000 walkers are making strides against Breast Cancer here at Stadium Place. Im Sharon Gibala. Coming up, more on this race that wjz is a proud sponsor of. Eyewitness news is seconds away. This is wjztv. Baltimore. From the city to the counties to your neighborhood. Now its complete coverage. Its wjz, marylands news statio. Good morning welcome to Eyewitness News weekend edition. Im gigi barnett. And im tim williams. Another very bright start to the day. Its chilly but not quite as cool. Right now sitting at about 40 degrees. A little bit milder than yesterday, but this is what youre dealing with. Its been a gorgeous weekend. Yesterday hardly a cloud found anywhere. Today starting off much like yesterday ended. Our winds have shifted. Thats the key to all of this. Its a 40 degrees, yesterday about this time we were 10 degrees colder. 45 ocean city, 44 upton. 34 in oakland. The dewpoint is at 31. Air is p
Old, leaves behind a devastated family. We want to know why, why this happened. Reporter hoffman has been hailed a hero, awarded the chief thomas medal of courage in 2010 for rescuing a man from a fire on gillman street. And this year, recognized by wjz, helping to save this 3 yearold boy who had wandered away from home. Friends say the Third Generation firefighter was heroic, even in his 90 final minutes. The night he was killed, he did all he could to protect his girlfriend and her sister, who survived the terrible ordeal. And i think without andys help, that would not have been possible. Reporter wjz was there, as his uncle collected some items from andrews home, needed for funeral arrangements. His father released a written statement, on behalf of his family, saying our hearts are absolutely broken over the loss of our son, brother, grandson and uncle. Its hard to imagine Going Forward without him. But we know andy died a hero. That is the way he lived his wife and we wouldnt life,
Field. You gave him so much happiness. Reporter several former colts greats like lenny moore, jeno marquettey, tom matte, bracey and andy nelson attended the funeral. He was a special personal. And he was what baltimore was all about. We used to get auto people i see the people i see here today, thats amazing. To have a guy like donovan. Your mind is on what you have to do and how have you to do it. And youre tightening up in your head. Then all of a sudden, you hear a roar over there in the locker room. Theres donovan over there, you know, getting guys together. Loosening him up. Governor Martin Omalley and former governor bob ehrlich, join hundreds of close friends, former teammates and family members to remember the great art donovan. Reporter and while the Funeral Service here at the cathedral was public, the interment was, in fact, private. Close friend and teammate says artie still playing football, just on the big field in the sky. Were live at cathedral of mary our queen, im je