Crime
1 dead, multiple injured in shooting near a Speedway gas station in the suburbs of Pittsburgh
The exact circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.

Tragedy struck the Pittsburgh suburb of Clairton early in the morning when a violent shooting incident occurred near a Speedway gas station on State Street. The incident, which unfolded in the southeastern part of the city, resulted in the tragic loss of one life and left several others injured.
According to reports, multiple people were shot in the vicinity of the gas station. The exact circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation. However, it is clear that the incident was chaotic and disturbing.
Emergency responders, including police officers, paramedics, and firefighters, were immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, they found the area in a state of disarray. At least one car crash and a vehicle that had been flipped over were reported, indicating the potential for further injuries or damage.
The severity of the situation was underscored by the presence of a medical examiner, who was called to the scene to assist in the investigation. Additionally, multiple individuals were transported to the hospital for treatment of their injuries.
The identity of the victim has not been publicly released at this time, and the investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Authorities are working to gather more information and identify those responsible for the violence.
Crime
Security guard Yahaira Melendez charged with murder after shooting inside IHOP restaurant in Center City Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A security guard has been arrested and charged with murder following a fatal shooting at a Center City IHOP over the weekend that left a 43-year-old man dead.
The incident occurred shortly after 11 p.m. on Saturday at the IHOP located in the 1300 block of Walnut Street, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
When officers arrived, they discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The victim, who police say was unhoused, was transported to Jefferson Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Investigators report that the victim had been causing a disturbance inside the restaurant prior to the shooting. As security personnel escorted him outside, he allegedly turned and spat on one of the guards.
That guard, identified as 38-year-old Yahaira Melendez, allegedly responded by drawing her firearm and shooting the victim once in the head.
Police say preliminary findings indicate the victim was not armed at the time of the incident.
Melendez, a mother of three, was taken into custody and has been charged with murder and related offenses.
In a statement Melendez’s family expressed shock and disbelief over the situation, writing in part:
“We are shocked and devastated by the tragic events that occurred at the IHOP while she was working security. We know she would never harm anyone unless she felt she had no other choice to protect herself or others.”
The shooting has left nearby workers and residents shaken.
“Escalation — where was the escalation?” asked Karr Anderson, who works next door to the restaurant. “Security guards need to know how to withhold, how to show restraint.”
Philadelphia Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including whether proper security protocols were followed and what led to the use of deadly force.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased pending family notification.