A child was taken to the hospital after he or she was shot inside a Norristown home Saturday night.
The child was shot inside a home on W. Oak and George streets around 8:15 p.m. The child was taken to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Officials have not yet revealed his or her condition or what led to the shooting.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
Loved ones are mourning a former high school football player who was found dead in a Bucks County park overnight.
Police were called to Kulp Memorial Park on 2nd Street in Perkasie around 12:30 a.m. Saturday for the report of a disturbance. When they arrived they found the body of Iziah Amir Raymond Lewis, 19, of Sellersville. He was taken to Sellersville Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police say Lewis was shot to death following a fight. Three teenagers were arrested and charged as adults in his death. Harrison Moss, 15, of Wyncote, Pennsylvania, Noah Strickland, 16, of Perkasie and Christopher Pavack, 16, also of Perkasie are all charged with criminal homicide, robbery, carrying concealed firearms and other related offenses. They were remanded to the Bucks County Correctional Facility without bail. Their preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 7.
Lewis was a wide receiver for the Pennridge High School football team and graduated last year. News of his death sparked a huge response on social media with friends and teammates sharing their memories of him by using the hashtag #RIPZay.
“He was a wonderful young man and he was appreciated by everyone on the team,” Pennridge coach Jeff Hollenbach told NBC10. “It’s horrible news for all of us.”
Samantha Yothers, a friend of Lewis and manager for the Pennridge football team, recalled the team’s first game last year when Lewis scored a touchdown on the opening kickoff return.
“He called it in the locker room and said, ‘I’m gonna run it back,’” Yothers said. “And he ran it back on the opening kickoff.”
An autopsy for Lewis is scheduled for Sunday.
If you have any additional information on the shooting, please call Perkasie Police at 215-257-6876.
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Loved ones remembered a beloved member of the NBC10 family Saturday. A public memorial service was held from noon to 1 p.m. for Sheela Allen-Stephens at Sharon Baptist Church on Conshohocken Avenue in Philadelphia. Allen-Stephens was a former reporter with NBC10. She passed away at Bryn Mawr Hospital on October 21 at the age of 73. She is survived by two children three grandchildren and her sister.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to Susan G. Komen for the Cure or the American Cancer Society.
NBC10's Chief Meteorologist Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz was a dear friend of Allen-Stephens for years and spoke at her memorial service. He also wrote about her life and legacy. Take a look below.
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AN ORIGINAL: SHEELA ALLEN-STEPHENS
One of a Kind
She survived breast cancer, three heart attacks, brain surgery, and diabetes.
She told people that she had more than 25 surgeries in her life.
She was as happily married as any person I ever saw.
She would command any room she was in. People just gravitated toward her. And she could entertain them for hours.
She was the only person I ever heard of who won, time after time, playing video poker at the casinos. No one would believe it -- but I saw it myself.
She had one of the hardest jobs in TV and did it better than anyone: to make people smile and laugh ("Tragedy is easy; comedy is hard")
She was afraid of no one. Who else would yell at George Clooney loud enough to get him out of his trailer for an interview? She yelled: "They’ll fire me if I don’t get this interview!"
And it worked.
She wore more jewelry at any one time than most women accumulate in their lifetime.
She asked for everyone’s birth date. And remembered them all.
She made amazing predictions based on her belief in astrology (and believing she was psychic). Scientists don’t believe in that stuff, of course. But I was speechless after some of her predictions came true.
She was the most interesting person I ever knew. And the funniest, too.
And now she’s gone.[[398190461,C]]
What a Life Story!
I wish I could remember all of the amazing stories Sheela told about her life, and all the amazing people she met over the years. Many of us were skeptical of some of her stories, and then shocked when we found it was true. Here’s an example…
Sheela was a very beautiful woman. When she was single, she was sought after by sports stars, celebrities, and wealthy men. One of them, she told me, was a member of the great Motown group, "The Spinners”. We wondered it was more fantasy than fact.
Years later, Sheela got tickets for us to see a "Spinners" concert in Atlantic City. First row, of course (I figured it was due to her big casino connections). Before the concert, she told me that "Harry" (the name has been changed to protect him) not only dated her, but had proposed to her IN THE MIDDLE OF A LIVE CONCERT. AND SHE YELLED "NO!"
Now, would you believe that?
But after the concert, she took us backstage. And right into the "Spinners" dressing room. One of them saw her, yelled: "Sheela!" and gave her a big hug. "Harry" was in another dressing room, and hugged her too, but he wasn’t enthusiastic about it. Decades later, he was still obviously hurt.[[398229481,C]]
Story After Story After Story
No one could tell a story like Sheela. We sometimes went to her favorite restaurant, a soul food place called "DeBreaux’s" at the Overbrook train station. It was a tiny place, with only a few tables. Sheela commanded the table in the middle, and would tell story after story. We laughed hysterically. So did the complete strangers who came in the door, who were immediately asked VERY personal questions. And they would answer them! Even if it was related to sex. Then that person would sit down with us, continuing the conversation while waiting for their food.
I once had a Saturday lunch there that lasted more than FOUR HOURS! And wasn’t bored for a second.
And Then There Was Lonnie
Lonnie Stephens was a Philly native (Sheela was from New York City). He was Sheela’s designated photographer for all her stories and live shots. They got married in the 80s, and were together 24 hours a day for about 20 years! And they loved each other so much that they probably wished there were even more hours in the day, so they could be together longer.[[118521299,C]]
While Sheela had multiple health problems, Lonnie was always in perfect health. And amazingly strong. And always smiling. Always. But, in 2004, he was suddenly diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. Lonnie, the love of Sheela's life, died only months later. Of course, Sheela was devastated. And even more than ten years later, she still told everyone: "I’m married -- just to a dead man!"
After having brain surgery in 2001, Sheela told a reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer, "I’m a dog person, but everybody keeps saying I’m a cat. I’m on my ninth life here." She managed to keep others entertained for another 15 years.
Sheela passed away late last week.
I miss her already.
Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz
NBC10 Philadelphia
Police are searching for a gunman who shot twin brothers outside a club in Lawncrest, killing one brother and leaving the second seriously injured.
Police reported to Candelas Bar Restaurant, located at 718 Adams Avenue, at around 4 a.m. Saturday after receiving a call for a report of a ‘Person with a gun’. Upon arrival, police found the twin brothers -- one brother was shot in the chest and he passed away. The second victim was shot in the stomach and is now in critical condition. Investigators believe the same bullet went through the first brother and landed in the twin’s stomach.
Police tell NBC10 the brothers were outside when a man fired a black handgun, possibly a 9 mm, once in the center of the parking lot. Preliminary investigation shows the incident occurred following a fight outside the bar.
The man police are looking for is described as having and unshaven face and a possible goatee. He fled in a yellow hatchback, 4 door sedan with Delaware tags.
Police say they get called to this corner most weekends and nights for fights or gunshots. A special team of officers is assigned to this area in an attempt to curb the violence and keep the peace.
A man is recovering after he jumped out of a burning home in the Kensington section of Philadelphia Sunday.
The fire started at a home on the 2900 block of Ella Street Sunday. Angel Sepulveda, a witness, told NBC10 his friend was inside the house during the blaze. Sepulveda says the man jumped out of a second floor window and landed on a mattress that was brought out by two Good Samaritans.
“The guy jumped out of a second floor window and the guys just tried to help them out,” Sepulveda said.
Firefighters brought the flames under control at 3:05 p.m.
Police are investigating a reported paintball attack at Temple University.
Police responded to the 1500 block of Diamond Street shortly before 2 p.m. Sunday after a Temple student reported he was shot by a paintball. The student was not seriously hurt however and didn't require any medical treatment.
Officials at Temple say they received a similar report of paintballs being fired at pedestrians overnight though no one was injured.
Officials say at least two men from a house along Diamond Street were taken into custody though they have not yet revealed whether or not any charges have been filed.
The investigation comes more than a week after a series of flash mob-style attacks left Temple students and police officers injured.
An investigation is underway after a man’s body was found wrapped in a carpet in the woods in Fairmount Park.
A passerby found the body in the woods near 2400 Reservoir Drive at 2:37 p.m. Sunday. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Here are the 10 things you need to know to start your day from your friends at NBC10.
TODAY'S TOP STORY
Potential SEPTA Strike: Negotiators for the city's transit system, the nation's sixth-largest, and for 5,700 unionized workers are trying to reach agreement on a new contract before a midnight Monday strike deadline. Officials say a strike by city bus, trolley and subway workers could begin Tuesday if no agreement with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is reached. The two sides met over the weekend but no agreement was reached. SEPTA union president Willie Brown told NBC10 talks will resume Monday at 9:30 a.m. SEPTA said last week that transit officials hope agreement can be reached but urged all riders to come up with alternative plans should a strike occur, and the company released a contingency guide to help customers plan.
YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST
Monday is expected to start off chilly but temperatures should increase to about 60 degrees with partly cloudy skies. Temperatures are expected to fall back in to the 50s by Trick or Treat time on Monday. Tuesday is expected to be similar with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the 60s. By Wednesday and Thursday temperatures may increase to about 70 degrees. High Temp: 60 Degrees Get your full NBC10 First Alert forecast here.
WHAT YOU MISSED YESTERDAY
Passerby Finds Body Wrapped in Carpet: An investigation is underway after a man’s body was found wrapped in a carpet in the woods in Fairmount Park. A passerby found the body in the woods near 2400 Reservoir Drive at 2:37 p.m. Sunday. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not determined the man’s identity or a cause of death. They continue to investigate.
AROUND THE WORLD
FBI Obtains Warrant for Clinton Email Probe: The FBI obtained a warrant to search emails related to the probe of Hillary Clinton's private server that were discovered on ex-congressman Anthony Weiner's laptop, law enforcement officials confirmed Sunday. The warrant came two days after FBI Director James Comey revealed the existence of the emails, which law enforcement sources said were linked to Weiner's estranged wife, top Clinton aide Huma Abedin. The sources said Abedin used the same laptop to send thousands of emails to Clinton. The FBI already had a warrant to search Weiner's laptop, but that only applied to evidence of his allegedly illicit communications with an underage girl. Agents will now compare the latest batch of messages with those that have already been investigated to determine whether any classified information was sent from Clinton's server.
Float Runs Over Boy in Point Pleasant Halloween Parade: Authorities say a 6-year-old boy was injured when a float ran over him during a Halloween parade staged in a Jersey shore town. Point Pleasant police say the boy was walking along the parade route with his mother when he was struck by a wheel from a utility trailer being used as a float during the parade on Sunday. The child was taken to a hospital. But further details on his injuries and his condition were not disclosed.
SPORTS SPOT
Eagles Lose to Dallas in OT: The Eagles lost 23 to 29 in overtime against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Get your full sports news at CSNPhilly.
PHOTO OF THE DAY
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THROUGH IGER'S EYES
@howard_roberts_photography captured this spooky photo of the Ben Franklin Bridge.
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TODAY'S VIRAL VIDEO
Why do the British and Americans spell the same words differently? Watch more here.
Bay Area 'Flintstone House' Now Up for Rent: Hillsborough's most recognizable piece of real estate is now up for rent on Airbnb. The Airbnb listing on Friday shows the so-called "Flintstone House," a 2,730-square-foot home at 45 Berryessa Way, can be rented for $750 a night. The property was listed on the market for just over a year. In September 2015, the home was up for sale for $4.2 million. This past summer, the price dropped to $3.2 million. Visible from Interstate 280, the 40-year-old, three-bedroom, two-bathroom house is striking for its amorphous dome shapes made of wire and shotcrete. According to Redfin, the last sold price was $800,000 in 1996. Read more.
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Powerful storms with heavy rain, hail and thunder slammed our region Sunday evening causing damage and power outages. Check out these viewer photos of the storm.
The Eagles almost left AT&T Stadium in first place in the NFC East, but faltered late in a 29-23 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in overtime.
With the loss, the Eagles (4-3) failed to rip first place away from the Cowboys (6-1), who haven’t lost since their opener against the Giants.
In overtime, the Cowboys won the coin flip and promptly drove 75 yards on 12 plays to win the game. The touchdown came on a 5-yard pass from Dak Prescott, who found time, to a wide-open Jason Witten. Witten had been quiet for much of the evening before that.
At one point, the Eagles had a 10-point lead in the third quarter, but allowed the Cowboys to come back and tie it with just over three minutes left in regulation.
With a tied game late in the fourth quarter, the Eagles had the ball twice and twice couldn’t move the ball down the field to score.
The Eagles had a chance to perhaps seal the game late in the fourth quarter when Malcolm Jenkins applied pressure and forced a bad Prescott throw. But Leodis McKelvin couldn’t pick it off. On the next play, Prescott hit Dez Bryant for a 22-yard touchdown to tie the game at 23-23.
The Eagles were able to overcome a somewhat scary first quarter and settled in to actually take a first-half lead. In the second half, they had a 12-play, 69-yard drive that took 4:10 and ended in a huge touchdown pass from Carson Wentz to Jordan Matthews. On that drive, they went no huddle, and it seemed to throw the Cowboys off.
On the ensuing drive, the Cowboys pulled a beautiful 30-yard fake punt run, but had to settle for a field goal. The Eagles responded with a big Josh Huff kick return and a field goal of their own.
Wendell Smallwood had a costly fumble on his first carry of the game, but the Eagles’ defense held the Cowboys to a field goal.
Caleb Sturgis made all three of his field goal attempts (30, 55, 34) and has now made his last 17.
Turning point
The final drive in overtime.
Key stat
The Cowboys went 75 yards on 12 plays to punch in the touchdown that won the game.
First half
The Eagles took a 13-10 lead into the locker room after Sturgis drilled a 55-yard field goal, the third-longest in team history. The big play that led to the field goal drive was Jordan Hicks’ interception in the end zone.
The Cowboys were driving when Hicks intercepted a Prescott pass in the end zone for a touchback. The Eagles then went 43 yards in eight plays to get into Sturgis’ field-goal range.
Sturgis started the scoring on Sunday night, too. After a defensive stop, the Eagles got the ball at their 38-yard line and drove into field for a 30-yarder.
On the ensuing drive, the Cowboys answered quickly. Prescott hit Bryant for a big 53-yard pass and the Cowboys scored their touchdown on a 7-yard run. The Cowboys went up 10-3 with a 38-yard field goal a little later.
The Eagles then got the ball on the Dallas 45-yard line and took nine plays and over five minutes (to give their defense a break) before punching in a short touchdown.
The Cowboys out-gained the Eagles 212-158 in the first half. Both teams had 11 first downs in the first.
Offensive stud
Darren Sproles continues to defy age. He was the Eagles’ most productive back on Sunday and he didn’t fumble. He also moved into eighth place in all-time all-purpose yards in NFL history.
Offensive dud
Nelson Agholor just doesn’t give the Eagles much. Never has. Maybe he never will.
Defensive stud
Hicks saved points with a huge interception toward the end of the first half. In his short career, he’s been a Cowboys killer.
Defensive dud
The Eagles’ run defense allowed Elliott to run over them during parts of Sunday night’s game.
Injuries
Bennie Logan (groin) and reserve linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (hamstring) were both inactive on Sunday night after being ruled out on Friday. Taylor Hart (ankle) was also inactive; he was questionable entering the weekend.
Left guard Allen Barbre (hamstring) left the game early and Stefen Wisniewski filled in for the remainder.
Up next
The Eagles are on the road again next week, but will need just a bus trip to head north to face the Giants in North Jersey. After that, they’ll return home for a game against the Falcons before a cross-country trip to Seattle.
Power problems caused SEPTA to suspend service on one of its busy Regional Rail lines Halloween morning.
The transit agency stopped all trains along the Doylestown Line around 6:45 a.m. Monday. [[399291981, C]]
The stoppage came after delays along the line through Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties increased to 60 minutes.
Around 10 a.m., SEPTA began operating trains between Center City and Lansdale but announced that service remained suspended between Link Belt and Doylestown. They expected to get regular service back on track by the evening rush. [[399331901, C]]
SEPTA suggested using its website to find alternate routes.
