Crime
18-year-old Jesse Kendall killed after shooting outside United Center in Chicago
Two other individuals, a 19-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy, were also wounded in the shooting.

A tragic shooting incident occurred on Saturday night outside the United Center in Chicago, resulting in the death of an 18-year-old Jesse Kendall.
The victim, whose identity has not been formally released, was shot in the chest and transported to Stroger Hospital in critical condition.
Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries.
Two other individuals, a 19-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy, were also wounded in the shooting.
The 19-year-old remains in critical condition, while the 15-year-old sustained minor injuries, including a graze to the abdomen and a gunshot wound to the hand.
Both victims are receiving treatment at Stroger Hospital.
The shooting took place around 6:56 PM in the 100 block of North Wolcott Avenue, just minutes before the Lil Durk concert began. The incident occurred near a United Center parking lot.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, and no arrests have been made at this time.
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.