it was then that detective jacai colson pulled up to the station. >> and then detective colson was arriving in an unmarked vehicle and found himself in the middle of a gun fight. he immediately engages with the shooter as he exits that vehicle. he is dressed in civilian clothes. he is not wearing body armor. >> reporter: the detective's parents listened publicly to details about their son's death. the chief says colson engaged the suspect allowing officers to neutralize the threat but it was also then when colson was critically shot. >> circumstantially, we believe the fired round that led to detective colson's death was fired by one of prince george's county police officers reacting to this. something that could have been prevented, could have been stopped. >> forensics will determine which of the six officers who fired rounds ultimately took the life of one of their own. >> they are now in a position of advantage but they don't know because of where they were when they began exactly what they're facing and it is in this confusion we believe that the errant round struck detective colson. >

and something that cost 28-year-old detective jacai colson his life. he was killed by friendly fire because he was mistaken for a suspect when he tried to intervene in the shootout. >> truly like losing a brother and a sister. there's a whole range of emotions that we go through. but when we do remember ceremonies like this, it's very important for us to come out and participate. it helps with our healing process. >> one of the responding officers to the chaotic scene following the shooting. she says being a police officer's wife is now harder than ever. >> it's very scary. i don't want him out of my sight. i wish i could jump into a new career but i know that's not going to happen. this is where his heart is. >> know that we will never forget. wrap your arms around one another. together as a family and a community we will get through this. >> reporter: services for detective colson will happen over the next few days. the family has asked that his funeral remain priva reporting in prince george's county, alexandra limon, fox 5 local news. >> to montgom

colson was killed earlier this month. his family says he will be greatly missed. officer colson will be buried in his home state of pennsylvania on monday. >> switching gears now, let's take a live look outside. not a bad picture. many people of course are going to be traveling this easter weekend. will they be able to enjoy some nice weather? that's the question we want to check in with gwen tolbart for the latest on that. >> we're going to do very well here. we're going to see a fair amount of sunshine and things aren't going to change much until about sunday night but let's take a look at where we were p today because we were above seasonal with temperatures into the low 70s and it was a very pleasant day with plenty of sunshine. the winds are starting to pick up tonight but other than that we've got partly to mostly clear skies. and here is a look at your current temperatures. 52 degrees right now in nation's capital. we've got 45 at hagerstown, 46 at cumberland and 45 at winchester. the wind are pushing in from the north to the northwest at 5 to 10 miles per

. > funerals arrangements have been made for gentleman coy colson. a viewing for detective colson will be held next thursday in beltsville followed by a memorial service in marlboro. he will then be buried in hishi hometown of pennsylvania on march 28. > a small sign honoring detective colson is now up onp the door to district 3 policelie station. the department posted this photo on twitter. you can see on the right doordor there's a bullet hole in the door. the read these who else the whoe nt face of gunfire to protect one o and all on march 13, 2016. > still to come, the for example let icelanding, we think. almost, we're keeping a close eye on eagle cam at the national arboretum. how local schools are using this excitement as a learningearn persons. >> it's been a learning experience for some of the big kids, too. last night we were told it was just about over. it's taking a while. kind of like the theme for winter. we thought it was over. we'll have more details for thee timing on that in just a few minutes. as we head to the break, here is a loo

and colson died doing his dream job, one inspired by his grandfather who was a chichester cop. >> colson a star athlete in high school, vice-president, and all-around good guy according to those who knew him. >> he was the chi pride. the quarterback, liked by everyone. and a counselor. and my youngest son's counselor. >> and the family was giving a police escort and the 28-year-old was with the police. >> and he was a leader as a student and adult and will be missed by the entire chichester community. >> and they surmised this was suicide by cop, why ford chose that police station is still under investigation. live in the satellite center, chad pradelli for channel 6 "action news." jim? >> thank you, chad. >>> friends, family and fellow officers said final farewells to the new jersey state trooper killed in the line of duty. [bagpipes playing] >> it was a somber salute for sean cullen at st. charles church in cinnaminson. he died last week in a traffic tragedy on i-295 in west deptford. and today he was remembered for his dedication and his heart. >> sean, i'll never forget him. he may b

viewing was held for fallen prince george's county police officer gentleman key colson.key detective colson was killed by friendly fire outside of police headquarters. today the man's fire spoke about his son outside of the funeral home. >> this is a hero inside here ever since he was born never any trouble to us. he was the kind of kid and young man that any parent would be proud of, any brother would be proud of and any, you know, he's just that type of young > detective colson's funeral is planned for tomorrow in upper marlboro. he will be buried in his home state of pennsylvania. p > students are on alert at george mason university after a pair of sexual assaults, two students say they were raped in separate incidents on different days this week. some students are angry sayingyg university did not send alerts fast enough.ugh. something like that happened ipn would want to be alerted just st i know, i'm aware of my surrenderrings. > george mason interim police chief thomas longo says security alerts were sent out on the sexual assault cases when investigators had gathered enough informat

solve have not provided statements, including the officer who killed colson. reporting live from the sat center, christie ileto, channel six "action news". >> thanks, christie. >>> officialness wilmington say gun violence is city's most pressing health problem. and tonight, the centers for disease control presented a report to try to tackle the the issue. one of the solutions, target at risk youth. scientists from the cdc studied more than 500 wilmington residents who have committed violent crimes, research show that better support were available they may in the have resorted to crime. >>> word tonight that drivers can soon legally pick up speed on the pennsylvania turnpike. starting this spring, the speed limit will go up from 65 to 70 miles an hour. areas posted at 55 miles an hour will stay that way. >>> the legal assayings of medical marijuana in pennsylvania, is a major step closer tonight. the house today voted 149 to 43, in favor of a bill that would set standard for growers, dispensaries and doctors. patients could take the drug and pill in pill or oil

detective colson was killed earlier this month when he was hit by friendly fire during ann ambush shooting. > new at 11 a tow truck driver was arrested after they you ahey the man suspected in suspicious activity. they saw pierce improperly toe. a vehicle. he dropped off the vehicle and v fled the area. he was pulled over a short time later. he was also charged with dui. he is being held now withoutitho bond. when we come back what police discovered in a dorm room that led to the arrest of three george mason students. another hit for caulker after it published a sex tape of hawk hogan. possibly the end for that website.we > could it be dangerous to asko for input from social media. we have two words for you, boat tidal basin mack boat face. what > three george mason universita students were arrested after are dangerous discovery was made ina a dorm room. according to court r court documenttos raided jefferson hal wednesday night after sme a window. they say they found a levy substance and a pvc pipe.pipe the materials were used to make fire promise or explosiveromi materials. >> students w

a they are stillma l charged in conspiracy and attempted murder in the death of officer jacai colson. their brother lead to the of the officer. police are looking for your help in. this incident happened back on march 3. this is surveillance video. vi a person of interest there investigators say he held a child's hand outside, walked with her for several steps before a chaperone noticed, yelled and scared him objectiond to the form a second man was seen talking to the first person of interest. police want to talk to them both. > the maryland house ofylan delegates has approved a billl designed to help reduce drunken driving. the bill is being called noaa's law. it is being named after montgomery county police officer noaa lee oat a. in december he was killed by a suspected drunk driver.. the bill would require convicted drunk drivers to have an ignition interlock placed on their vehicle. drivers will have to below into a device to determine whetherthr they've had too much to drink. > primary results from yet res anotr coming in. marco rubio unexpectedly suspended his campaign tonightn

colson was shot the by a fellow police officer who did not recognize colson and viewed him as a threat. a private funeral for colson will be held later on this week, he is in delaware county. >>> a delaware county congregation church was damaged by fire friday night held a palm sunday day services today. parishioners worshiped at darby recreation center this morning. their church and day care inside was damaged by a two alarm fire. the pastor says that he is optimistic that they cannery build. >> it is just a minor setback but we know god is still in control and that he has, our destiny in his hand. >> now the day care hopes to be backup and running, in just about a month. there is still no word on exactly what started the fire. >>> christians around the world celebrated palm sunday day, the start of the holy week today. here at cathedral basilica of saints peter and paul mass began indoors and the congregation moved outside, to logan circle. the faithful held palm to remind palm laid before jesus on his triumphant arrival in jerusalem. priests leading the services were dressed in red

colson is a delaware county native. the his viewing and memorial service will be in maryland but his funeral will take place at lawn croft cemetery in marcus hook. colson was killed by a fellow officer during a shoot-out in the case of mistaken identity. >>> philadelphia city officials have an idea what may have caused a partial building collapse in olde city this morning. demolition crew where is working at fifth and race when a column gave way forcing a slab of concrete to the ground. that concrete hit a lamp post and tree that then felon to a school bus. only the bus driver was on board at the time and he is okay. >>> new developments tonight in the i-95 toll plaza crash in newark, delaware that we first told but last night at 11:00. police say 31 year-old matt rue was drunk when he caused this crash. it involved four vehicles. four people were hurt. rue from maclean, virginia faces dui and drug possession charges. >>> strike averted in northampton county. a tentative agreement has been reached for teachers who had p

the officer, identified as jicai colson was one of two people shot where he was born in boothwyn, delaware county a and went to chichester high school. he was a four year veteran of the force and would have turned 29 this week. two suspects have been taken in custody. what led up to the shooting is still unclear. >>> a man has been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting in delaware county. jermaine crossly, shot and killed a man yesterday a afternoon along 500 block of timberlake road in upper darby. police say crossly had been staying with the victim prior to the shooting. the up investigators have not released any details about a possible motive or rick tim's identity. >>> mayor of the chester is calling for calm after a police captain was shot in the line of duty. this video obtained exclusively by "action news", shows the yesterday's deadly shoot-out. according to police someone inside a car shot at officers. the captain was hit in the arm and torso, police returned fire. one person inside of the car was killed, and hours later a a fight broke out at the scene. community membe