Ahead of a visit to the City of Brotherly Love, former Secretary of State U.S. senator and first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton got the rock star treatment as fans lined up to get a few seconds with her on the day her book was released.
Hundreds of people lined up at a Manhattan bookstore to meet Clinton for a few seconds seconds and have the potential 2016 presidential candidate sign a copy of her new book being released Tuesday.
The Barnes & Noble store in Union Square had wristbands to give out to the first 1,000 people in line, who were told they'd get four seconds with Clinton and could not pose for photos with her. She was expected to sign copies of her book, Hard Choices, for about two hours.
Sean Brennan, of Queens, said he stood in line because he wants to tell her to run for president again.
"I know it's selfish but please, please give us eight more years," he told NBC News.
The former Democratic senator from New York says she has not decided whether to run again.
Tell that to the hundreds of supporters who forked over $35 a pop to get Clinton's signature on their book.
The full allotment of 1,000 tickets for Clinton's two-hour book signing planned for Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Free Library Philadelphia Main Branch sold out in just about a day, according to Philadelphia Library author events director Andy Kahan.
The only other author event that came close to selling out that fast was when Tina Fey came to the library, said Kahan.
If you do the math, each of Clinton's fans will get only 7.2 seconds with her if she doesn't take any breaks during the two-hour event and no photos with the former first lady will be allowed. Clinton supporters don't seem to care about the brevity of the encounter.
Before sitting down for the New York signing, Clinton told her fans, "it's really about the hard choices everybody has to make in life."
Clinton's book was released Tuesday amid a media blitz of television interviews that touched on a wide range of topics, including the tough 2008 campaign.
The former secretary of state told NBC's Cynthia McFadden for an interview airing Tuesday on Nightly News that her advice for a younger version of herself would be to not take everything so personally.
"I would say that what I have learned and really incorporated since – to take criticism seriously, but not personally, not to be so anxious and worried about everything that everybody says and try to figure out how to incorporate that into your thinking," she said.
Clinton said the White House reviewed the book before it was published but did not ask for any changes.
Three people were ejected from the vehicle they were in when it crashed on I-95 in Delaware County Tuesday afternoon.
The one-car accident happened just south of exit 1 in Chichester around 12:30 p.m., according to officials.
Three people were ejected from the vehicle. All three were taken to a nearby hospital. Their conditions are unknown.
The southside of the highway was shut down for about an hour and a half. It reopened at 2 p.m.
No word what caused the accident.
A man died Monday after falling out of a Lehigh County hospital window last week.
The Lehigh County Coroner’s office ruled Jonathan Hanchick’s death from a window at St. Luke’s University Hospital – Bethlehem Campus accidental.
Hanchick, who was 26, fell from a building at 801 Ostrum Street on the hospital’s campus around 1:40 p.m. Wednesday, according to the coroner.
The coroner and a statement from the hospital disagree on the length of the fall. According to a statement from St. Luke's, the "patient broke through a locked bathroom window and jumped."
He remained in critical condition until dying Monday from multiple blunt force trauma injuries, according to the coroner.
Circumstances around Hanchick’s death remained under investigation by the Fountain Hill Police Department.
The hospital said that out of respect for Hanchick's family that they wouldn't reveal any more details.
A prison escapee stabbed a Bensalem police officer in the stomach during a pedestrian stop in Bucks County Tuesday afternoon, Bensalem Public Safety Director Fred Harran said.
Around 1:40 p.m., the officer stopped the prisoner, who had escaped from Buck County Prison, while he walking in the area of Bristol Pike and Woodhaven Road in Bensalem, Harran said.
Harran said the suspect attacked the officer, stabbing him in the abdomen. The officer's vest took the brunt of the knife wounds. The officer was able to Taser the man, who then hopped into the officer's cruiser, a black and white Ford Explorer, and sped away, authorities say.
Can't believe the guy that stabbed the officer came up to me and was yelling at me where he could hide. Hope the cop is alright! #thankful
— LindseyAnn (@lynzee_rodgers) June 10, 2014
A short time later, the man jumped from the vehicle on Fairhill Street and took off on foot.
He was apprehended about two miles away from the stabbing near Chalfont Playground on Knights Road in Philadelphia, according to Harran.
Kids who were in the area at the time were told to get inside a nearby building.
No children were hurt in the incident, and the officer was taken to a local hospital where he is being examined.
Police have scheduled a news conference for 3:30 p.m. We will air it live, right here, on NBC10.com
Delaware officials are investigating a local teen's claim that he was bitten by a shark. Andrew Vance posted a photo of himself pointing to a wound with the following Facebook status update, “Guys, I got bit by a freaking shark!!”
Vance said he was "feeling woozy" after receiving 23 stitches and "boy did it hurt."
The 16-year-old Delmar boy told officials with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control that the incident took place at the Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes around 5 p.m. Monday.
The teen claimed he was standing in about five feet of water when he felt something grab his arm. The teen said he then used his right arm to flail at what he described as a shark. The shark then let go and swam away, according to the teen.
The teen suffered gashes on his left forearm. He was first treated by lifeguards at the scene and then taken to the Beebe Medical Center for further treatment.
DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced Monday night they would delay the opening of swimming areas of Cape Henlopen State Park as officials investigate the incident. Swimmers won’t be allowed in the water until late Tuesday morning. Lifeguards who go on duty at 9 a.m. and DNREC marine biologists will monitor the water.
Pictured: Andrew Vance posted photos of his wound to Facebook.
In the Fairmount area of Philadelphia, two one-hundred pound lion statues were stolen from Mary Weglarz's front steps on Green Street.
For the second day in a row, heavy rain and flooding slammed the region.
A flash flood warning was issued for East Central Delaware County, Southwestern Philadelphia County, Camden County and Northwestern Gloucester County and lasted until 8:15 p.m.
According to officials, heavy rain fell nearly 2 inches an hour in the affected areas.
In Philly, a heavy downpour led to low visibility and a slow commute for drivers. Citizens Bank Park could barely be seen from our camera. The I-95 northbound ramp to Broad Street was also closed around 6 p.m. due to flooding.
Excessive runoff from the rain caused flooding at small creeks and streams as well as highways, streets and underpasses.
A flash flood warning was also in effect until 5:30 p.m. in Northern New Castle County, Delaware. DelDOT officials reported flooding in portions of I-95 in the Wilmington area, especially near Churchmans Road.
Officials also measured 1.6 inches of rain in less than an hour at the Wilmington Airport.
The rain slowly moved out of the area late Tuesday, giving way to heavy fog.
A dog survived after being shot at close range by a police officer in Beverly, N.J. The dog was shot at more than once but did not die. It ran away despite being injured.
A YouTube video shows an officer pointing a gun at the dog and shooting it multiple times. The video is disturbing and NBC10.com has chosen not to post it.
The man who posted the video said to his knowledge the dog was not aggressive but police tried to calm the dog when it became agitated. He and his friends tried to corral it before it was shot.
Rich Wolbert, public safety director in Beverly, issued a statement on behalf of the Beverly Police Department, which is investigating the incident.
Officers from Beverly, Edgewater Park, and Delanco Police Departments responded to
a call of a vicious dog at 245 Warren Street at approximately 11:20 a.m. on the morning of June
5, according to the statement.
When the officers arrived, they found a woman's finger had been amputated by the dog. The canine was found behind a building on Perkins Street.
Police say the dog came toward the officers in an "aggressive manner and the animal was shot multiple times."
After chasing its tail, as seen in the video, the dog ran from the scene to the 600 block of Elizabeth Street where it was retrieved. The dog was then taken for veterinary treatment and transported to the Burlington County Animal Shelter.
The injured woman was transported to Lourdes Medical Center in Willingboro. The dog is being observed at the shelter. NBC10.com reached out to the shelter. There's no word on the present status of the dog.
Contact Sarah Glover at 610-668-5580, sarah.glover@nbcuni.com or follow @skyphoto on Twitter.
The White House released an embargoed action report on student debt early Tuesday morning. This report, entitled “Taking Action: Higher Education and Student Debt”, is a part of a week-long message push by President Barack Obama on the subject of student loans.
According to the report, Pennsylvania has 2.1 million federal student loan borrowers totaling 50.5 million dollars in outstanding federal student loan debt. In New Jersey, these numbers are 1.2 million borrowers totaling 28.5 million in debt. For Delaware, it is 508,000 borrowers with 11.7 million dollars in debt.
The report stated that of students earning a bachelor’s degree today, 71 percent graduate with debt. The average debt of a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree was also documented at over 29,000 dollars. An analysis of the last three decades in the report reveals that the average tuition at a public, four-year college has more than tripled, while the median family income has only changed slightly.
The Director of Domestic Policy at the White House, Cecilia Muñoz, says that student loan debt has surpassed 1 trillion dollars, outpacing the current amount of credit card debt in the country.
“At the time when college education is more important than ever, students are graduating with more debt than ever,” Muñoz said.
The report also estimates almost half of the federal student loan borrowers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey will benefit from loan refinancing, while about 14 percent of Delaware. borrowers will benefit. Additionally, over 193,000 P.A. borrowers, 94,000 N.J. borrowers, and 10,000 D.E. borrowers are estimated to benefit from the Pay As You Earn plan announced yesterday in a presidential memorandum. The plan, set to be available in December 2015, will allow almost 5 million additional borrowers to cap their student loan payments at 10 percent of their income.
Muñoz says the goal of the president is to “make sure a college education is obtainable.”
In addition to the embargoed report, the president also did a live question and answer session with Tumblr about making college more affordable.
Dog lovers across the country have banded together to reunite Chuckie with his owner.
The 10 year old yellow lab broke through the fence of his Bear, Delaware home last Wednesday. He was taken to the First State Animal Center and SPCA (FSAC & SPCA) in Kent County. A day after, his picture was posted on the FSAC & SPCA Facebook page with the caption “Where o where are my owners? I have been Hit By A Car and need help."
Through social media, the owner, who did not want to be identified, was located.
The owner contacted FSAC & SPCA to arrange to pick up his pet and was told to present documents verifying proper rabies vaccinations, licensing and documentation of prior medical treatment by a veterinarian. The owner also was told of $386.10 in veterinary and boarding charges he would need to pay in order to collect his dog. Hope for Delaware Dogs, a community group on Facebook that seeks to help dogs in Delaware shelters, started a YouCaring.com fundraiser to help the owner meet these costs.
However, when the owner contacted FSAC & SPCA last Friday to collect his dog and present the requested paperwork, the Director of FSAC & SPCA Kevin Usilton allegedly told the owner to "tell whoever was raising the money to stop” and that the owner “will not be getting his dog back.” Usilton also allegedly threatened to euthanize Chuckie in a conversation with the owner.
As of today, Chuckie is being held by the FSAC & SPCA and an active warrant for the owner has been issued on charges of animal cruelty and neglect for failure to seek proper veterinary treatment.
The owner states that based on the information he has been given by FSAC & SPCA, Chuckie was never hit by a car as was stated in the Facebook post. Also, the owner says his dog has suffered from an anxiety disorder his entire life that results in him creating self-induced sores on his back legs from excessive licking. The owner states that Chuckie has been treated by a veterinarian for this condition and that his wounds receive regular medical attention.
A petition has been created on change.org calling for the immediate release of Chuckie, and requests for intervention have been sent to local D.E. elected officials.
“Chuckie is the sweetest, most well-behaved dog,” his owner states. “This is a ridiculous situation that needs to be put to rest.”
The First State Animal Center and SPCA say that Chuckie is being treated, but because his case is a part of an open investigation by Delaware Animal Care and Control they cannot comment at this time.
The Philadelphia City Planning Commission wants the city to reduce the number of traffic lanes and change on-street parking on large portions of a South Philly thoroughfare, according to the latest update on the Philadelphia2035 plan.
The recommendations for the nearly 2.5-mile long stretch of Washington Avenue, east of the Schuylkill River, include changing portions of the exiting five traffic lanes – two running in each direction and a center turn lane -- to three, one for vehicles traveling each way while maintaining the center turn lane, according to Jeannette Brugger, the commission’s transportation planner.
The changes would occur between 5th and 12th streets and 16th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue, she said.
“It is a chaotic area,” said Brugger, referencing the high number of cars parked in the center lane and the frequent practice of delivery trucks to unload from the middle of the street.
“We are working on an implementation plan that will make this restriping actually work because these stripes on the road are not the end of the story,” she said.
The plan also suggests overhauling the current on-street parking setup. Instead of parallel parking, drivers would back into angled spaces.
The current structure along Washington Avenue from 13th to 16th streets and from the Delaware River to 5th Street will remain the same to accommodate the heavy traffic on Broad Street and the Christopher Columbus Boulevard, she added.
An exact number on total parking spaces is not yet known as property owners are in the midst of requesting loading zones, but drivers should not be disappointed.
“I can’t give you an exact number,” she said. “But it will increase the net.”
The redesign will also connect the patchy network of bike lanes along the busy corridor into one continuous track.
An exact start date for the restriping project, which should take one to two years to complete, is unknown. But crews could start working by this fall if financing and final approvals are secured, Brugger added.
“We don’t want to promise fall. It is kind of out of hands at this point because we are the planning arm,” she said. “And now it is in to the implementation arm.”
The recommendations, which were based on Washington Avenue Transportation & Parking Study results, still need final approval from City Council and the Streets Department.
Contact Alison Burdo at 610.668.5635, alison.burdo@nbcuni.com or follow @NewsBurd on Twitter.
For over 20 years, the 4th of July fireworks have captivated thousands of Cherry Hill residents, both young and old. That won’t be the case this year however, after township officials decided to cancel the holiday tradition because of safety concerns.
“This decision was not made lightly, and in fact, nobody is more disappointed about this change than me and the members of Township Council,” Cherry Hill Mayor Chuck Cahn said. “However, this move has enabled us to reallocate the resources previously dedicated to our fireworks display and direct them toward exciting new programming that will benefit the community all summer long.”
Officials say the field at Cherry High School West can no longer hold the large crowd and no other venue in the area can safely house the event.
“We are disappointed,” said Bridget Palmer, the Director of Communications for Cherry Hill. “But at the end of the day we are all in an agreement that we have a responsibility if your top public safety official is saying this isn’t something you should do.”
Despite the reasoning, the decision isn’t sitting well with many residents.
“Why don’t they take it to a bigger place?” asked Kristie Tyler of Cherry Hill. “In all of Cherry Hill there’s not a bigger venue?”
Residents in neighboring communities who attended the event in the past are also disappointed.
“I have a 7-year-old son who looks forward to stuff like that every year,” said Mark Giberson of Moorestown.
Jack Patel, who manages a local 7-11, says he relies on the 4th of July event to bring in good business.
“The Fourth of July is different,” Patel said. “We have a lot of customers come in that day, especially for the fireworks. We are gonna get hurt that day. It’s going to affect business.”
Cherry Hill officials say the money used for the sponsored event will now be dedicated to other community events during the summer.
“Cherry Hill Township hosts many free and low-cost entertainment options throughout the year, giving every resident a chance to relax and have fun against the backdrop of some of Cherry Hill’s most beautiful locations,” Mayor Cahn said. “I am particularly proud to announce the new activities on tap this season, which have come together to form what I believe is one of our strongest and most wide-ranging summer lineups ever.”
You can view the complete list of Cherry Hill’s summer events here.
Temple University’s crew and rowing teams are one step closer to having a near-permanent home on Boathouse Row.
On Tuesday, the City Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the plan for the East Park Canoe House to undergo $5.5 million in renovations and to allow the North Philadelphia-based college to lease the Boathouse Row site, located on Kelly Drive just south of the Strawberry Mansion Bridge, for 20 years with two 10-year renewal options.
The latest step comes nearly 15 weeks after the school’s Board of Trustees chose to save men’s crew and women’s rowing, allowing the two teams to continue as varsity sports despite getting the ax in December 2013.
The board chose to reverse their decision after Mayor Michael Nutter and Temple University President Neil Theobald announced a restoration and renovation plan for East Park Canoe House, which was condemned in 2008.
Since then, the men’s crew and women’s rowing team operated out of tents along the Schuylkill River.
The city partnered with the Lenfest Foundation, established by Temple Trustee Gerry Lenfest and his wife Marguerite, to fund the overhaul, which includes renovated public restrooms, office and storage space for the Marine Police, and new lockers and boat storage for the teams.
The Lenfest Foundation pledged $3.0 million towards the refurbishment and the city promised another $2.5 million.
While the parties involved expect the funding to be sufficient, the ordinance approved at the Tuesday meeting notes: “The City is not liable to [Temple University] if the total renovation funding is insufficient to complete the renovations as the City initially bids the work.”
If it becomes apparent throughout construction -- expected to last 12 to 18 months when Nutter made the February announcement-- that the cost of the makeover will exceed the allotted $5.5 million, then Philly and Temple will “consult about changing the scope or nature of the renovation or both,” the ordinance says.
Under the approved lease terms, Temple would be responsible for maintaining the premises once they move in to the space.
The conditions also show the school will host and operate two week-long summer rowing camps for a total of 100 middle school students, who will also get a chance to participate in Experience Temple -- a series of ten programs held throughout the school year that provide educational support to the campers while exposing them to Temple's facilities.
The ordinace will now go before City Council for final approval.
Contact Alison Burdo at 610.668.5635, alison.burdo@nbcuni.com or follow @NewsBurd on Twitter.
Actor-comedian Tracy Morgan remains in critical but stable condition, according to his publicist.
"There has been no change in Tracy's condition today," wrote Morgan's rep Lewis Kay in a written release. "From this point forward, we will only provide updates when there is new information to share."
Kay also dispelled rumors on Monday that the "SNL" and "30 Rock" star's leg needed to be amputated.
“Rumors about amputating his leg are completely fabricated,” Kay wrote. “Tracy had surgery on his broken leg. We are working closely with the incredible staff at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital to share information when it is available.”
Morgan and six others were inside a Mercedes Sprinter limo traveling in the northbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Cranbury, New Jersey Saturday morning when a Walmart truck crashed into it, causing it to flip and hit four other vehicles.
Morgan was critically hurt in the accident, suffering a broken leg, femur, nose and ribs. He was flown to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, N.J. Morgan’s mentor and fellow comedian James “Jimmy Mack” McNair, 69, was killed in the crash.
Fellow passengers Jeffrey Millea and Ardie Fuqua, Jr. were also critically injured in the crash and remain hospitalized. Harris Stanton, another passenger, was treated and released on Sunday.
Kevin Roper, the 35-year-old driver of the Walmart truck, was arrested and charged with Death by Auto and Assault by Driving. According to a criminal complaint, Roper hadn’t slept for at least 24 hours when the crash occurred. Investigators have not yet revealed however whether he fell asleep at the wheel.
Philadelphia Police released surveillance video of a man who they say planted an explosive device on a soda machine outside a Mayfair plumbing business.
The device exploded around 10 p.m. last Thursday in front of a business along the 6600 block of Montague Street, Philadelphia Police said.
The explosion was so extreme, police say, parts flew 100 feet away and windows from the business were blown out.
"It was a really loud, loud, obnoxious boom. And the flash of light," said neighbor Michelle Rodriguez.
Officials said the blast caused thousands of dollars in damage, but no one was hurt.
On Tuesday, police released surveillance video from the store showing a young man getting out of a car and placing an object into the Coke machine's dispensing bin. He then got back into the car and drove away. Minutes later the machine blew open.
Police say the suspect was wearing a Grey hooded sweatshirt, blue shorts with white stripes down the legs and dark-colored shoes.
Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Joe Sullivan said investigators believe the device was homemade. They're concerned the man may have bomb making knowledge and could strike again.
"This is not vandalism. This is the detonation of a dangerous explosive device," Sullivan said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Philadelphia Police at 215.686.TIPS.
The mother of a 6-year-old girl and her boyfriend face charges after the girl allegedly brought heroin to her Philadelphia elementary school.
Marie Hunter, 32, was questioned by police on Tuesday while her Viola Street home was searched. Early Wednesday, officials announced Hunter and her boyfriend, 28-=year-old Christopher Troy-Jenkins White, were charged with reckless endangerment, endangering the welfare of a child and narcotics charges stemming from the incident.
Tuesday morning, the woman's 6-year-old daughter brought 11 packs of heroin to Barry Elementary School in the city's Cobbs Creek section, according to school officials. Police say two of the packs were open.
"We know that one of the packages clearly looks like it was bitten," said Philadelphia Police Lt. John Walker.
Investigators say the girl showed the heroin to her classmates. Teachers then took immediate action when they noticed the commotion.
"Their teacher did a remarkable job," Walker said. "They saw the child with these items. The teacher recognized right away, took control and notified another teacher."
The teacher evacuated the class and 20 students, including the girl who allegedly brought the drugs, were taken to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as a precaution. 
"The only person who we're sure had contact with the product at this point was the young female that brought it in," said Philadelphia Police Cpt. John Przepiorka. "The young girl that brought it in did feel a little dizzy and didn't feel well. So we sent her over to CHOP to make sure she's okay."
All 20 children were evaluated and released. Aside from the girl feeling ill, police say no injuries were reported.
The 6-year-old girl's mother as well as her boyfriend were taken into custody and a search warrant was served at her home in the Parkside section of the city. Investigators say conditions inside the house are filthy and investigators found 18 marijuana packets.
The mother remained in police custody Wednesday. Both the girl and her three siblings will be cared for by DHS officials.
Tamika Gore, a relative of the young girl, spoke to NBC10.
"She probably found it," Gore said. "I have no idea. I know it ain't come from her house. I know that for a fact."
A letter was also sent home to parents stating that an illegal substance was found on a child.
"This school is crazy," said Ayana Hales, a parent of students at Barry Elementary. "My kids, I want them out of here."
Officials with the Philadelphia School District say the school's principal and teacher followed protocol and correctly handled the situation.
Police swarmed the area around the New Jersey side of the Lincoln Tunnel Tuesday evening while investigating a 911 call about a sniper that turned out to be unfounded, a law enforcement official says.
Someone called local police to report there was a sniper on top of a lumber business in Weehawken that overlooks the tunnel, the official said. The building was searched and no sniper was found.
Several local law enforcement agencies, including the Port Authority, responded. The New Jersey State Police says a helicopter was dispatched to the area.
About an hour after the call was placed and the lumber building was searched, SWAT teams stopped a NJ Transit Hudson-Bergen light rail train and entered with their rifles drawn, removing more than a dozen passengers.
Port Authority would not confirm that the SWAT response was directly connected to the apparent 911 hoax call, but the train was stopped at 19th Street, near the Lincoln Tunnel.
Some riders were searched while Port Authority officers emptied and combed the train. One recounted the "scary" incident, telling NBC 4 New York: "We were told to get off the train and there were SWAT people with guns."
"We didn't hear anything, see anything," the passenger added. "It looked pretty normal until they stopped the train."
One man on the train was seen being handcuffed on an unrelated matter of disorderly conduct, according to a police source. He was later released.
Authorities traced the call to Pennsylvania and believe it was a hoax. They're continuing to investigate.
A New Jersey nurse taking care of a 2-year-old girl in her home is accused of scalding her so severely that she had third-degree burns.
The girl, Destiny, is in critical condition after she was burned on Friday. Most of her injuries were on her lower extremities, and she is expected to be in the hospital for weeks.
Her mother told NBC 4 New York she arrived home from work to find the skin on her toddler's legs and feet bright red and swollen.
"Some skin came off in my hand," Mariam Khella said.
The child is cared for by nurses because she was born extremely premature, at 22 weeks, and needs extra monitoring of her heart and lungs.
The nurse claimed the redness was a rash, but Khella suspected her daughter had been scalded with hot water and called 911.
"I'm looking at her, 'What did you do to my baby?'"
The 30-year-old nurse is accused of aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child and child abuse.
The nurse had only worked for the family for a week, Khella said.
The nursing agency did not respond to a request for comment.
--Jen Maxfield contributed to this story
Philadelphia police officers, SWAT and firefighters responded to the city’s West Kensington section Wednesday morning for a standoff that lasted for hours.
The response teams could be seen blocking off streets in the area of Mascher and Huntingdon Streets throughout the early morning.
Investigators said a 20-year-old man barricaded himself inside a home on Mascher with two guns on him after an argument with a neighbor shortly before 3 a.m.
Police said that the incident began as an argument between the man and a 28-year-old man outside the home. During the argument the older man said the younger man pistol-whipped him and shot into the air. The 28-year-old suffered cuts and bruises and was treated at the scene.
Police said the man then went into the home.
"We surrounded the house front and back, due to the fact that we believe the suspect had a gun," said Philadelphia Chief Inspector Scott Small.
Small said the man, who was inside with several family members didn't respond to knocks at the door, police shouting at him nor phone calls.
After about 30 minutes a woman in her 20s -- believed to be the suspect's cousin -- and her young children left the house.
The family member told police that the armed suspect's 73-year-old grandfather was still asleep inside, according to police..
Police said they sent a robot inside the home and that eventually caused the alleged gunman to surrender peacefully.
The grandfather and suspect both appeared uninjured, according to police.
"No one was injured, it was the desired outcome," said Small.
Police expected to charge the suspect with aggravated assault and weapons charges.
