dorman passed away, he wanted to make it right calling christopher dorman in the hospital offering him drinks and take him out for football game. >> we knew as a police department he didn't do it on purpose. he was misinformed it was a mistake, he made good on it. >> reporter: after a social media push and video request from officer doormans from his hospital bed kenny chesney said this at the linc last night. he passed away, before he passed away, he said kenny, please don't forget me. >> reporter: the country superstar mistakenly said the officer passed away. still the recognition brought cheers for doorman who survived being shot seven times in the line of duty friday after one year with the force. the huge chesney fan was supposed to be at the concert along with fell officers. chesney called the officer and released a same statement and he found out about officer christopher dorman right before he took the stage and the story stopped him in his tracks. part of his statement reads quote i was so caught up in the moment, i think the emotion got the best of me. i wasn't as clear as i

women who risk their lives to be a peacemaker among us. >> reporter: police say christopher dorman was attacked responding to a call near an apartment complex. he was alert and conscience police chief said the bullet proof vest saved his life. >> the doctor said any one of the rounds in his vest could have been fatal. >> reporter: the 25-year-old joined the fire department when he was 16 and attained his dream of becoming a borough cop last june. district attorney jack what whan knows the family personally. >> i worked with him, his father is a former councilman in folcroft borough. it's ashame that the officer and his family have to go through. he is a good guy, great sense of humor and something like that has to happen. >> reporter: christopher dorman underwent two surgeries, including one to address the gunshot wound to his face. friends say he was talking and joking and worried about making it to his next shift. jeff chirico channel 6 "action news." >> thoughts and prayers go out to the officer and his family. we alert you for updates as they happen with the 6abc app. we brought yo

christopher dorman was shot seven times as he was conducting a drug investigation on friday. he was shot as he approached people suspected of smoking marijuana behind an apartment building. the suspect donte island has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault. we'll follow the latest developments on christopher dorman's release and bring you updates on the air and on line at 6abc.com. >>> the 42-year-old woman who was shot and killed with a cross bow in northeast philadelphia has been identified. her husband remains in police custody this noon. "action news" reporter, annie mccormick is live at the scene on will it's -- willits road. >>

he could not be found until the violent confrontation with officer christopher dorman. the picture given to "action news" offers hope for christopher dorman, he is seen alert and smiling in his hospital bed. dann cuellar has more on the brush with death. >> reporter: do you have anything to say? 33-year-old donte island had nothing to his as he was taken away fors arraignment. a front -- frantic officer christopher dorman radioed in he had been shot. >> shot in the face. >> shots fired. >> i'm shot, i'm shot, i'm shot. >> reporter: nearby residents heard the gunshots. >> we heard the shots, pow pow pow pow pow, oh, my god, somebody is shooting. come out here, lord, cop, they just shot a cop. the night before that, it's all this drug activity going on. >> reporter: christopher dorman was shot seven times one in the face, four times in the chest, once in the groin once in the leg. soon a large contingent of swat officers would converge on the apartment complex in the 1500 block of elm wood where the whole thing began. amtrak and septa service was suspended as the manhunt

♪ officer christopher dorman will be released from the hospital later today. he was shot seven times on duty on friday. communications were down for several minutes at the time dorman was shot due to radio system malfunction. >>> a man is accused of killing his woman with a cross bow. 40-year-old man fired the bow into her chest and did not offer a motive. >>> let's go outside for the morning commute. i-95 approaching cottman, southbound traffic heading toward center city. we're seeing the summertime volume not as much volume as we have been. watch for this accident it involves an overturned truck on the northeast at quakertown. >> reporter: starting out sunny, 64 degrees by 8:00 a.m. 71 degrees by 10:00 a.m. today is a day of change. clouds increase and the humidity will rise. late in the afternoon there's a chance of pop-up shower or thunderstorm in the northwestern suburbs. 86 is the high. how do you like them apples. >>> this is the first full week for everyone out of school. do your summer reading. >>. >> reporter: and your math. >> see you later. ♪ rol

police say christopher dorman was attacked while responding to a call near an apartment complex. he was alert and talking as a fellow cop rushed him to nearby fitzgerald mercy hospital. he was flown to penn presbyterian hospital. >> the doctor said any one of the rounds could have been fatal. >> reporter: he joined the fire department when he was 16 anticipate attained his dream of becoming a borough cop last june. in that time, the police chief said he has become an exceptional officer. >> he comes from a great family i know his mother abbey father. i work -- his mother and father. his father is a former councilman in folcroft borough. it's ashame the officer and his family has to go through this. he is a good guy, great sense of humor and something like this has to happen. >> reporter: christopher dorman underwent two surgeries including one dealing with the gunshot wounds to his face. at penn presbyterian, jeff chirico channel 6 "action news." >> we will alert you to updates as it happens with the 6abc app. stay with us for continuing developments on the story and follow the "

officer christopher dorman road in he was shot. i'm shot in the face, i'm shot in the face, shots fired, shot fireside. i'm shot, i'm shot, i'm shot. >> reporter: nearby residents heard shots. >> i heard pow pow pow pow pow pow. i was like oh, my god, somebody is shooting. they just shot a cop. there's all this drug activity going on. >> reporter: christopher dorman was shot in the face, chest and leg. a largeontingency of swat officers swarmed the area. soon they would catch up with him hiding out in the apartment. a 40 car bell handgun used in the ambush was recovered. >> we were glad he was arrested because if he is going to shoot a cop he is going to shoot anyone, because i live there. >> we ask you to keep this officer in your prayers as well as his family. >> to have an officer injured like this, never. it's a wake up call for these small towns. >> reporter: turns out christopher dorman wasn't supposed to be working yesterday morning he was filling in for someone else, he was days away from finding out if he was going to be h

christopher dorman is going home days after being shot seven times. a live report is coming up at 5:00 a.m. >> a second estate hearing will be held in suburban minneapolis today as the battle continues over prince' inheritance. he -- prince did not mary and had no will. he leaves hind five half sisters who hope to stare in the assets. >>> messi is leaving the soccer team. the third straight near argentina has lost in the finals. >>> f.lee bail -- bailey has filed for bankruptcy over his reported income 1993 to 2001. he served as o.j.'s simpson's attorney. he was barred from florida for mishandling clients assets. >>> the bet awards star-studded performance for prince. "action news" will be right back. i survived breast cancer. if the doctors hadn't caught it early i might not be sitting here. so i'm outraged that pat toomey voted to defund planned parenthood... ...which thousands of pennsylvania women depend on for cancer screenings. pat toomey was even willing to shut down the federal government to eliminate funding for planned parenthood. shut down

: for many, christopher dorman isn't just any cop, he was born and raised in folcroft and volunteer as a firefighter since he could drive. police say he was ambushed responding to a call of drug activity. he was flown to penn presbyterian where he underwent surgery for a shot to his face, leg and groin. the bullet proof vest saved his life. his son is a fighter and refusing all pain meld indication. >> i would have been sitting that little red button every few seconds. >> i would like to thank the police and paramedic and the doctors. christopher dorman released a video thanking those who saved him. >> every officer out here puts their life on the line for us everyday. >> reporter: for the shooting police arrested donte brooks island for two counts of attempted murder and related charges. he is accused of shooting at another officer. island is being held on $1 million bail. jeff chirico channel 6 "action news." >> we learn that christopher dorman was going to attend the kenny chesney concert at the linc, he asked chesney not to forget him. he mistakenly told the crowd that the officer

officer christopher dorman received that call and responded to that location. officer dorman arrived, exited his police vehicle encountered the defendant, a scuffle ensued and the defendant callusly drew his weapon and fired at officer dorman striking him seven times once in the face, four times in the chest, once in the groin and once in the leg. at this point, a second folcroft officer was dispatched, was en route. was on the street behind the apartment building actually was able to see the struggle, exited his vehicle and the defendant at this point in time turned the gun and started to shoot at the second officer in a second attempt to kill another folcroft officer. he received a call over the radio he could hear officer dorman indicating that he was shot. officer dorman was able to go through the apartment through the alley between the two buildings and ended up on elmwood avenue where a third folcroft officer was able to attempt to render aid and place the injured officer dorman in his vehicle, rush him to fitzgerald mercy hospital where upon he was treat

officer christopher dorman received that call and responded to that location. officer dorman arrived, exited his police vehicle, encountered the defendant. a scuffle ensued and the defendant callously drew his weapon and fired at officer dorman striking him seven times. once in the face, four times in the chest, once in the groin and once in the leg. at this point a second folcroft officer was dispatched, was en route, was on the street behind the apartment building, actually was able to see the struggle, exited his vehicle and the defendant at this point in time turned the gun and started to shoot at the second officer in a second attempt to kill another folcroft officer. he received a call over the radio he could hear officer dorman indicating that he was shot. officer dorman was able to go through the apartment, through the alley between the two buildings and ended up on elmwood avenue where a third folcroft officer was able to attempt to render aid and place the injured officer dorman in his vehicle, rush him to fitzgerald mercy hospital whereupon he was tr

. >>> folcroft delaware county turns out to remember a hometown hero christopher dorman we are hearing from the officer and is father. >> a bear is caught in bucks county. who he left behind and where it is going now.>> looking live an franklin bridge. david murphy is in for chris sowers who is on his honeymoon. >> reporter: i remember his honeymoon. satellite and radar showing we had cloud cover in the overnight hours, now melting away we have sunshine. 67 degrees in philadelphia. 65 in wilmington. 64 in allentown. my recommendation would be to avoid wearing a suit coat outside, otherwise it's comfortable with humidity on the low side. here's the dewpoints, 61 with the dewpoint just over what we consider humid. if you start work out in philadelphia or wilmington, you might work up an extra sweat for your morning workout. not a bad day ahead. 10:00 a.m., 79. you will start to sweat on the running trail by then certainly. 84 by noon. humidity is low, mostly sunny skies and 88. we have an issue with air quality, not every in philadelphia, delaware county and the outlying suburbs outside

. >> reporter: well, sharrie, officer christopher dorman is undergoing a second surgery here at penn presbyterian medical center. when police updated us a few hours ago he was in critical but stable condition. the chief of folcroft police also told us more about what happened this morning and more about officer dorman. >> he'd been with us a little over a year. outstanding officer. i can't say enough about him. outstanding. >> reporter: folcroft police chief spoke about 25-year-old police officer christopher dorman outside penn presbyterian medical center after visiting the officer who was shot multiple times in the line of duty. >> i was told by the doctors that thank god he had his vest on. apparently there may have been several shots into his vest. >> reporter: sources say the officer was shot at least seven times including in the face, torso and lower extremities while responding to a report of drug activity behind an apartment complex. covering to the chief the second officer scene drove dorman to mercy fitzgerald hospital in this patrol vehicle. officers could be seen photograp

officer christopher dorman was shot doing what he loved serving the community. we have live team three coverage beginning with "eyewitness news" reporter greg argos at penn presbyterian medical center with the latest on the officer a's condition, greg. >> reporter: good afternoon. that of his other is 25 year-old christopher dorman listed in critical but stable condition which is very fortunate and police chief says, because he was shot at least half dozen times. dozens of officers rushing to penn presbyterian medical center, moments later... 25 year-old folcroft boro police officer christopher dorman arrived by medical helicopter shot at least six times. >> at this point, he is stable but critical. >> reporter: folcroft the police chief, robert also rushed to the hospital. meeting with officer dorman's family. >> his mother a and father are here, they are obviously upset but they feel more relieved now that he is stable. >> reporter: dorman a one year veteran of the department. >> outstanding officer. i cannot say enough about him. outstanding. >> reporter: was

christopher dorman was shot seven times as he was conducting a drug investigation on friday. he was shot as he approached people suspected of smoking marijuana behind an apartment building. the suspect donte island has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault. we'll follow the latest developments on christopher dorman's release and bring you updates on the air and on line at 6abc.com. >>> the 42-year-old woman who was shot and killed with a cross bow in northeast philadelphia has been identified. her husband remains in police custody this noon. "action news" reporter, annie mccormick is live at the scene on will it's -- willits road. >> police do not believe this was an accident. 911 calls came into police sunday night before 9:30 p.m. in the 3100 block of willits road. 42-year-old pamela nightlinger's husband shot her with a hunting cross bow leaving a penetrating wound in her torso. she managed to run next-door for help and died at the hospital. crime scene clearance cleaned the buddy scene that was on the lawn and the driveway. >> i saw that he had a cross

we learned about officer christopher dorman, shot in a drug bust, taking four bullets to the chest, one to the face, one to the groin, and one to the leg. he was wearing his bullet proof vest, and tonight, the chief says that likely saved his life. all the angles are kvred tonight, more about what led to the shooting, how the officer's doing now, and neighbors caught in the middle of a man hunt in the community. team coverage begins with brendon hudson at the folcroft fire department where we get up to date. >> reporter: jim, we just learned officer christopher dorman was trying to break up a drug deal by one described as a criminal. the suspected shooter had been to prison before. >> i'm shot, i'm shot! >> a terrifying call about shots fired. we now know what led up to officer christopher dorman shot zem zem seven times. >> a scuffle ensued, and the defendant callously drew his weapon and fired at officer dorman. >> reporter: delaware county district attorney says dorman was able to run away from the gunfire. two other folcroft officers showed up to help. police say the shooter is dant

. >> folcroft police officer christopher dorman will be released from the hospital days after being shot seven times. meanwhile, new information is coming out about a possible communications failure around the time of the shooting. "action news" reporter, katherine scott is live at penn presbyterian hospital in university city where christopher dorman is recovering. katherine. >> reporter: matt we're hearing the computer malfunction meant dispatchers didn't know what was going on the ground when the officer as was shot. the good news the officer is heading home today it will be by police and fire escort. we heard the recording of officer christopher dorman at call for help and sergeant william baird rushing the critically injured officer to the hospital. as officer dorman plans to head home there are serious concerns about delaware's counties emergency communication systems. "action news" has learned that the radio calls and others from shortly after the incident never made it to dispatchers at the delaware county communication center. delaware county officials say a computer rebooted an

. >>> and new details about the morning that the folcroft police officer christopher dorman was shot. we now know that his desperate calls to dispatchers at first went unanswered. the reason at that key moment the system was down. there is concerning news emer emerging from delaware county about the day that folcroft officer christopher dorman was shot seven times. they say the system failed momentarily as officer dorman's colleagues were trying to get him help. "action news" reporter jeff chirico has been looking into what happened and life with the details. jeff? >> sarah, the time could go n not -- the timing could not have been worse. looking into what cause add computer at the communication center to malfunction leaving dispatchers in the dark about what was going on on the ground in folcroft. >> i turned down the street and he was running across the street towards my car. >> we heard the recording of officer christopher dorman's frantic radio calls for help followed by the sergeant. but "action news" learned these radio calls, and others from shortly after the shooting, never ma

>> reporter: twenty-five year-old folcroft boro police officer christopher dorman pleading for help. >> unaudible. >> reporter: as he is being shot. >> about 10:00 o'clock this morning our officers, folcroft officers were dispatched for some subjects smoking. >> reporter: minutes earlier one year veteran of the force was first to respond to a call in the 1500 block of elmwood street in folcroft. >> people thought they were selecting narcotics. >> reporter: when the chief of police said he was ambush, shot seven times, dormans vest saving his life. >> i was told by there is that thank god he had his vest on. there may have been several shots into his vest. i don't know front back or both i'm in the sure. >> reporter: dor man was transported to mercy fitzgerald hospital by a fellow officer. >> unaudible. >> reporter: then flown by hell cooperate tore penn presbyterian where he is currently in critical but

. >> reporter: just three days after he was shot seven times, folcroft police officer christopher dorman left penn presbyterian to a hero's reception. philadelphia police officer jesse hartnett among the well wish schers. hartnett shot three times in ambush attack in january he knows all too well the trauma dorman has gone through. >> i'm shot in the face! >> hours after the shooting friday, police arrested dante brooks island for the da

officer christopher dorman was investigating drug activity when authorities say he was ambushed and shot seven times. following a massive manhunt police took a suspect into custody who faces possible attempted murder charges now. we have live team coverage this evening. let's begin with "action news" reporter dann cuellar live at the folcroft firehouse with new details from investigator investigators. >> reporter: dan. >> reporter: rick, at a news briefing just moments ago officials announced that the alleged gunman identified as dante brooks island aka abdul wali is a career criminal. he was released from prison after serving 15 years. there was an a warrant for his arrest when officials say he shot and struck one officer and fired and missed at another. after 10:00 this morning 25-year-old officer christopher dorman responding to a report of people smoking narcotics in the rear of a apartment building. suddenly the frantic officer radioed that he had been shot. >> i'm shot in the face. i'm shot in the face. [gunfire] >> shots fired, shots fired. >> i'm shot, i'm shot. >> reporter: near

at the request of officer christopher dorman and many supporters of social media,. >> don't forget me. >> reporter: kenney chesney gave a shout out to the police officer shot seven times on friday but he mistakenly said that the officer died. >> but before he passed a way he wanted a shout out. >> reporter: twenty-five year-old dorman is alive and recovering at penn presbyterian medical center. several folcroft officers were at concert. the police department quickly tweeted kenney chesney just say officer dorman passed away. that is false. he ace live and well, following up with make this right. chesney in turn made a phone call to dorman at the hospital this morning apologizing, and offering to take him out for beers, and an eagles game. >> no worries at all, i appreciate it. >> we knew as a police department, he didn't do this on purpose. it wasn't done. >> reporter: chesney said he found out about dorman just before he hit the stage, quote i was so caught up in the moment i think the emotions got the best of me and i was than the as clear as i could have been. we found folks at the

the officer christopher dorman is in the hospital in critical but stable condition, we will continue to update you as updates become available. >>> now on the healthwatch tonight international day of yoga was celebrated, proclaimed to recognize health benefits of the yoga and that includes for people with disability. >> health reporter stephanie stahl is here with more on special classes. >> reporter: they are indeed. yoga is very popular, we know that. doctors say it can provide a variety of health benefits and that extend to people with disabilities. well, now there are yoga classes for those special populations, one started by a mom who was inspired by her son. >> really tall. >> reporter: this is adaptive yoga for people with disabilities. >> everything from cerebral palsy, ms, stroke survivors, parkinson's, down syndrome. >> reporter: kerry hamlen has been practicing yoga for years and now something she does with her son sean who has cerebral palsy and others with disability. >> ohio ace for everybody, and it doesn't matter your age, your size, anything, it doesn't math fur you

. >>> right now, for officer christopher dorman released from the hospital it's just another day. >> ready to get back to work. (applause). >> incredible after being shot seven times in the line of duty friday, folcroft police officer is out of the hospital tonight and there was some question this day would ever be possible. for the young cop g evening, i'm iain isn't i'm done tim feature officer dorman is out of the hospital but he still has a lot of recovery ahead of i fortunate he will has a lot of community support behind him. let's get right out to bruce gordon who is in folcroft where it was certainly a hero's welcome home today. bruce? >> reporter: yeah, dawn. no question about it. many of the folks in this tigh tight-knit community folcroft have known christopher dorman since he was a little boy. a little boy who made clear he wanted to help his community in any way possible. well today that community return the favor. a grand welcome home for dorman after what can only be described as a miracle recovery. (applause). >> reporter: christopher dorman was wheeled out of the of p

twenty-five year-old officer christopher dorman was looking into reports of drug activity today but dannte island was allegedly looking at him, down the barrel of the gun, and seven of his bullets would find his alleged target. tonight "action news" was given this exclusive look at officer dorman in the hospital, thankfully awake, and smiling, and reportedly laughing with friend. we have got team coverage tonight, "action news" reporter jeff chirico is at the hospital where officer dorman is recovering but we will begin with dann cuellar live at folcroft police headquarters. dann, you have more on the shooting, manhunt and eventual arrest. >> reporter: that is right, brian. bail for three three-year old daunte island has been just set at one million-dollar. suspect at center of this case, apparently was a career criminal who had just gotten out the of federal prison after serving 15 years. police say he apparently had in plans to go back. do you have anything to say? three three-year old daunte island, ab toll wahi had nothing to say being led away to appear before a judge. authorities say

authorities saye is man who shot and struck christopher dorman and fired and missed at another office shore was arriving at this police vehicle this exclusive "acon news" video shows windows blown out, bullet still lodged in the head rest of the passenger seat. a frantic officer dorman radioed in that he had been shot. >> i'm shot. i'm shot. shots fired, shots fired. >> i'm shot, i'm shot. >> reporter resides reported heang fun shots. >> pop, pop, pop, pop, i said my god, somebody is shooting, and i opened the door, the cop, then the cop come they just shot a cop. before that it was all just drug activity constantly going on. >> reporten shot seven times once in the face, four times in the chest, once in the groin and once in the leg. >> it is unbelievable he ace live. >> reporten large contingent of swat officer, atf, fbi agents would converge on the apartment comexn the 1500 block of elmwood where this whole thing began at 10:00 this morning. amtrak and septa service was suspended as the manhunt was underway. soon they would catch up with him hiding out in an apartment. police say a

folcroft police officer christopher dorman can thank his bullet proof vest for saving his life. good evening, i'm lucy noland. >> i'm chris o'connell. officer dorman has spent much of this day in surgery but we are happy to report he's expected to recover. we have team coverage tonight. sabina kuriakose is at penn presbyterian hospital. but we begin tonight with brad sattin in folcroft where the suspected shooter actually spoke to you outside the police station tonight. brad? >> reporter: chris, did he. he didn't say much. you'll hear from him in a moment. we can tell you here at the scene investigators actually leaving just a short time ago after a long day here as you can see residents allowed back in. first indication of a problem was when the officer screamed into his radio that he'd been shot in the face and tonight the man accused of says it wasn't him. here's our first look at dante island who goes by abdul wahi accused of of shooting a folcroft police officer this morning and firing at a second officer. >> are you sorry for what you did? >> i didn't do anything. >> repor

officer christopher dorman is at home tonight recovering really hard to believe just three days after being shot seven times. he was wheeled out of the hospital to a hero's welcome this afternoon. then tonight he got a surprise visit from some friends he never met. they just may have broken the noise ordinance in folcroft tonight. >> that chokes me up every time i do this. >> reporter: rolling thunder of the harleys and hahn today's from this group was all for a very good cause. >> 90% of us are them. we're all police, firefighters, veterans, so try to give back. >> reporter: they are the hogs and heroes foundation a band of motorcycle riders who travel to visit and honor veterans and first responders who have been injured or wounded in the line of duty. >> family basically. family. >> reporter: is that why you guys are out here? >> yes. take care of our own. >> reporter: most of those riding in the rain served themselves. >> i served moat of my live in the military. i cannot be any prouder than i am of this individual for what he did for us and our community. >> reporter: tonight's r

. >> officer christopher dorman waving to the crowd as he returns to folcroft this afternoon. for the first time since he was shot seven times in the light of line of duty looking at him it's almost hard to believe that he was shot just three days ago. good evening, i'm iain page. >> i'm done timmeney nor lucy noland. officer dorman's road to recovery is not over yet but there was plenty of reason for the 25-year-old, his loved ones, his fellow officers, the community, to count their blessings today. let's get straight out to bruce gordon in folcroft. bruce, you were there as the officer was released from the hospital today. >> reporter: quite a scene, yeah. absolutely. you know, christ for dorman may be just 25 years old but he has packed whole lot of community service into those 25 years. this afternoon that community folcroft welcomed him home after a miracle recovery from a potentially deadly shooting. >>> officer dorman waived torsel fellow officers as he was wheeled out of pennsylvania presbyterian hospital shortly after 2:00 p.m. not much more than 72 hours after taking

officer christopher dorman is expected to head home sometime this afternoon. hello, i'm jim donovan. >> thanks for joining us, i'm brooke thomas. officer is at penn presbyterian hospital where he's been defying the odds. our own justin finch picks up the story from university city. >> a remarkable recovery at penn presbyterian, folcroft police saying officer christopher dorman could return sometime today. fellow offers verse been by his side over the weekend, as he heals from several gunshot wounds. >> he's doing great, his spirits are up, getting little better every day, he's getting a little rest, which he needs. >> i appreciate it. >> in his hospital room, a cell phone camera captured a phonecall between dorman and one every his favorite artists country star kenny chesney. chesney calling with well wishes, and to clear up that slip of the tongue he made at lincoln financial field miss aikenly telling dor man he died. >> so he want today come tonight so bad, and please don't forget me. >> some of our officers were at the concert, and we new that he didn't, i

folcroft police officer christopher dorman is in the hospital tonight after a man opens fire shooting the officer seven times. this as officer dorman respon responding to a drug call this morning. >>> good evening everyone, thanks for joining us. i'm chris o'connell. >> i'm lucy noland. we have team coverage of this breaking news. karen hepp at penn presbyterian where officer dorman is right now in surgery. we begin with bruce gordon in folcroft for the latest on the investigation. bruce? >> reporter: yeah, lucy, it's the oldest cliche around, so and so is lucky to be alive. but listen to the story of young folcroft police officer you'll quickly figure out this story is all too real. the incident began as a seeming routine call. several men including dante brooks island also known as abdul wahi doing drugs behind an apartment building on the 1500 block of elmwood avenue. >> it appeared from the person that called in that he was actually selling illegal drugs behind that apartment complex at 1528 elmwood avenue. >> reporter: a witness tells fox 29 the first officer on the scene identif

folcroft police officer christopher dorman defies the odds and leaves a hospital just three days after being shot seven times in the line of duty. the surprise guest who greeted him outside the hospital. tonight we are also hearing from officer dorman. good evening i'm ukee washington. >> i'm natasha brown. jessica is off tonight. "eyewitness news" reporter trang do is live in folcroft with more on what the officer plans to do now that he's back home. trang? >> reporter: natasha he is very eager to get back to work. in the meantime hundreds of people lined the streets from philadelphia to here at the folcroft fire company to welcome officer dorman home. now they included a fellow officer also in recovery after he was shot in the line of duty earlier this year. (applause). >> reporter: just three days after he was shot seven times, folcroft police officer christopher dorman left penn presbyterian to a hero's reception. philadelphia police officer jesse hartnett among the well wish schers. hartnett shot three times in ambush attack in january he knows all too well the trauma dorman has g

twenty-five year-old christopher dorman was shot seven times yesterday morning and tonight he is giving us an up kate himself on how he is doing in the video from his hospital bed. jeff chirico is live at boro hall where a vigil business to get underway offering prayers and well wishes to officer dorman and his family, jeff? >> reporter: hi walter, the community is really coming together to show support for officer dorman and many are a maced at how well he appears to be doing. as you said, he spoke for the first time, to the public today. >> i would like to thank the police are paramedics and doctors. >> reporter: just a day after taking seven bullets folcroft police officer christopher dorman released this video to "action news" to thank those who saved his life. in the photo released last night you can see the wound where a bullet pierced the 25 year-old's cheek. >> i'm shot, i'm shot, i'm shot. >> reporter: dorman was looking into suspect drug activity in a apartment complex where he walk in the barrage of bullets. after a manhunt police arrested daunte brooks island and charged him

this is 25 year-old officer christopher dorman of folcroft pictured in his hospital bed. he has been alert and talking after having surgery, and is expected to make a full recovery but family and friend say he will need plenty of financial help since he is a part-time officer without benefits. investigators say alleged drug dealer daunte brooks island shot officer dorman seven times including four bullets to the chest and other to the face, others to the face, groin and leg as we said. this was all on friday. bullet-proof vice is credited with saving his life and there has been an outpouring of support ever since. >> he deserves having that he is getting, all of the support love, from everybody around the world. i have thousands of facebook messages not answered yet because it is just so many of messages from police departments, and people that just care about him being owe kane and that is all that matters is he is alive and he he is okay. he may not be himself for a while because it is something that scar that i was happening but all he want to do is get back to work. >

folcroft police officer christopher dorman defies the odds and leaves a hospital just three days after being shot seven times in the line of duty. the surprise guest who greeted him outside the hospital. tonight we are also hearing from officer dorman. good evening i'm ukee washington. >> i'm natasha brown. jessica is off tonight. "eyewitness news" reporter trang do is live in folcroft with more on what the officer plans to do now that he's back home. trang? >> reporter: natasha he is very eager to get back to work. in the meantime hundreds of people lined the streets from philadelphia to here at the folcroft fire company to welcome officer dorman home. now they included a fellow officer also in recovery after he was shot in the line of duty earlier this year. (applause). >> reporter: just three days after he was shot seven times, folcroft police officer christopher dorman left penn presbyterian to a hero's reception. philadelphia police officer jesse hartnett among the well wish schers. hartnett shot three times in ambush attack in january he knows all too well the trauma dorman has g

. >>> multiple prayer vigils held tonight for 25-year-old officer christopher dorman who survived being shot seven times. >>> good evening, i'm jessica teen. >> i'm ukee washington. >>> "eyewitness news" reporter david spunt is outside penn presbyterian hospital where officer dorman underwent surgery. david? >> reporter: ukee and jess, good evening. there's no question this police officer is one tough police officer. he's been in and out of several surgeries today as you mentioned shot several times. he is expected to make a full recovery. meanwhile, his alleged shooter is sitting behind bars right n now. >> i'm shot, i'm shot, i'm shot! >> folcroft police officer christopher dorman 25-year-old member of the force called 911 after being shot seven times. once in the face. he was wearing a bullet proof vest. >> i'm shot in the face! i'm shot in the face! >> this has the man police shot and almost killed one of their own. his name is dante brook island. >> dante, do you have any comment isn't island was quiet as police whisked him away friday night to be arraigned before judge. >> he's a

despite being hit seven times, officer christopher dorman is awake and on the road to recovery. >>> good evening, everyone, i'm natasha brown. thanks for joining us. officer dorman is being treated right now at penn presbyterian medical center in university city and that's where we find "eyewitness news" reporter alexandria hoff today who spoke with the officer's family just a short time ago. alex. >> reporter: well, natasha, officer dorman's family says that the road ahead will be long but that he's up, he's walking around and he's in good spirits despite still being in a significant amount of pain. now, not only was he a part-time police officer but also a volunteer firefighter. so there's been no shortage of visitors. it's been a steady stream of law enforcement and first responders at penn presbyterian hospital. >> lifts your spirits now matter what. >> reporter: that's what they're all here to do for 25-year-old folcroft police officer and volunteer firefighter christopher dorman. who was shot seven times yesterday morning ambushed while responding to a report of drug use. >> i'm sh

. >>> multiple prayer vigils held tonight for 25-year-old officer christopher dorman who survived being shot seven times. >>> good evening, i'm jessica teen. >> i'm ukee washington. >>> "eyewitness news" reporter david spunt is outside penn presbyterian hospital where officer dorman underwent surgery. david? >> reporter: ukee and jess, good evening. there's no question this police officer is one tough police officer. he's been in and out of several surgeries today as you mentioned shot several times. he is expected to make a full recovery. meanwhile, his alleged shooter is sitting behind bars right n now. >> i'm shot, i'm shot, i'm shot! >> folcroft police officer christopher dorman 25-year-old member of the force called 911 after being shot seven times. once in the face. he was wearing a bullet proof vest. >> i'm shot in the face! i'm shot in the face! >> this has the man police shot and almost killed one of their own. his name is dante brook island. >> dante, do you have any comment isn't island was quiet as police whisked him away friday night to be arraigned before judge. >> he's a

tam is off, nydia han joins us. >>> folcroft police say officer christopher dorman will be released from the hospital today expwhrrchl "action -- "action n" learned about dispatch problem when the police officer was shot. >> we're looking for wet weather, as storms move our way later today and tonight. >> i'm sor.

thinks christopher dorman pictured in his hospital bed. he has been alert, talking after surgery and he is expect to make a full recovery but family and friend say he will need plenty of financial help since he is a part-time officer without benefits. investigators say an allege drug dealer daunte brooks island shot him seven times including wound to the chest, others to his face, groin, leg while responding to a call of suspicious activity friday morning. bullet-proof vest officer dorman was wearing is credited for saving his life ape been an outpouring of support ever since. >> he deserves everything that he has done, all of the support, love from everybody around the world. i have thousands of facebook messages that have not been answered yet because is there just so many messages of police departments, and people that just care about him being okay and that is all that matters is he is alive and he is okay a. owe might not be himself for a little while, something that happens but i was saying he needs help. >> donations set up, north o

. >>> this morning, folcroft police officer christopher dorman continues to recover after being shot seven times on friday. his condition was upgraded to guarded which is good news. last night his hometown rallied to support him. jeff chirico was there. >> reporter: there were cheers where there could could have tears. >> we need to stop and acknowledge the fact that something miraculous has happened. >> reporter: hundreds lit candles and wrote messages of support celebrating officer christopher dorman who took seven bullets protecting his community. >> i started crying. he is one of us. >> reporter: for many, dorman isn't just any cop he was born and raise understand folcroft and volunteered as a firefighter since he could drive. police say he was ambushed responding to a call of drug activity. he was flown to penn presbyterian where he underwent surgery for shots to his face, leg and groin. >> he is alive ascertain doing terrific. he is up and walking. >> reporter: george dorman said the bullet-proof vest saved his son's life. he is refusing all pain meld indication. >> i would be

christopher dorman was released from the hospital after being severely wounded. dozens of law enforcement officers turned out to show their support. he later spoke at a local fire house. >> i'd like to thank everybody for being there for me and my family. everybody supporting me means a lot. i appreciate it. >> he was likely saved by his vest. a suspect has been charged in the case. >>> ikea is recalling millions of dressers that could tip over. the company instituted a repair program last summer. the recall was triggered by the death of another child. all six have childrened. the retailer refund or repair kit. the recall involves 29 million units. some were sold more than a decade ago. >> danabbie lee miller admitted that she smuggled thousands of dollars into the u.s. to avoid paying taxes. she admitted she concealed more than $750,000 in earnings when she declared bankruptcy. >>> turning our focus to sports and baseball fans will remember this name. kris bryant. belted three home runs and two doubles last night. the first major leaguer to do that in the modern

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we learned about officer christopher dorman, shot in a drug bust, taking four bullets to the chest, one to the face, one to the groin, and one to the leg. he was wearing his bullet proof vest, and tonight, the chief says that likely saved his life. all the angles are kvred tonight, more about what led to the shooting, how the officer's doing now, and neighbors caught in the middle of a man hunt in the community. team coverage begins with brendon hudson at the folcroft fire department where we get up to date. >> reporter: jim, we just learned officer christopher dorman was trying to break up a drug deal by one described as a criminal. the suspected shooter had been

they're gathering for officer christopher dorman he was shot in the line of duty yesterday. the 25-year-old is at penn presbyterian hospital tonight. >> and he is recovering from from being hit by at least seven bullets. sabina kuriakose is live in folcroft. it sounds like the officer is doing pretty well all things considered. >> reporter: oh, dawn, we have great news, of course, he's expected now make a full recovery. he has been in stable condition today upgrade from critical condition just last night. this morning and today he is awake and talking. we are told this is of course despite having been shot in the face among other gunshot wounds across his body. we know one bullet entered his nose and exited through his cheek this is really mack us will that not only is he going to be okay, but he is actually expected to make a full recove recovery. now, again, the vigil here planned to take place in just a few hours here at borough hall in folcroft. the gathering is planned to celebrate officer dorman's dedication they tell us to the people here in folcroft. the 25-year-old

despite his terrifying ordeal christopher dorman said it, it's just part of doing his job and already he's getting ready to go back to work. >> pretty incredible. nbc's 10 deanna durante is there as officer dorman returned to his hometown and you also spoke to the officer's family. >> reporter: yeah, we did. it's a good thing that these fire trucks weren't needed a little while ago because the lawn, the area around the base here filled with people and all people who wanted to welcome that officer home and his mother told me she supports his decision to get back to work as soon as possible. >> arriving at fullcroft fire company officer christopher dorman is surrounded by cheering crowds. one little boy saying -- >> we love you. >> like to say thank you for everybody being there and my fellow brothers. everybody that supports me. appreciate it. >> reporter: dorman was shot on words as he sat in the fire hall filled with community members and well wishers and when asked how he's feeling. >> ready to go back to work. >> reporter: and dorman's mother knows her son will be back on the job a

[cheers and applause] >>> that was officer christopher dorman moments after he left penn presbyterian hospital. dorman was shot several times while responding to a routine drug call. officials say the bulletproof vest he was wearing that day may have saved his life. chad pradelli with more on dorman's road to recovery coming up for us at 6:00. >>> new at 5:00 now farmers in south jersey have reason to celebrate, the first corn of the season is ripe and ready for picking already a hot commodity at markets around our area. new jersey correspondent nora muchanic has more now from salem county. >> reporter: at the busby farm in mannington township workers are hustling through the fields hand picking the first of this year's jersey sweet corn and farmer eric busby says it's just about perfect. >> this corn even if it's early it tends to be somewhat smaller and shorter than main season years but it's just just as sweet and delicious. >> reporter: early corn is grown from seed in hot houses and transplanted into soil labor intensive but with great results. we tasted an ear seconds after it w

. >> story gain national attention and support for officer christopher dorman continues to pour in. dave kinchen live outside penn presbyterian medical center where officer is set to be released to day, right dave. >> best news that came out of the weekend officer dorman is expect to make a full recovery and expect to be released to full honors really in terms of an escort and everything from fellow law enforcement officers at some point today from penn presbyterian just days after taking seven bullets while on call friday. now this is 25 year-old officer dorman pictured in his hospital bed. he has been a leather and talking ever sips having surgery and is expect to make a recovery we're told here but friend and family says he will need plenty of financial help since he is a part-time officer without benefits. investigators say alleged drug dealer daunte brooks island shot office are dorman seven times including four bull nets his chest, others to his face, groin, leg while respond to go that call friday morning. bullet-proof vest officer dorman was wearing was credited with saving