Crime
16-year-old Jaydin Bahena and 34-year-old man killed after shooting in Summit
Authorities have classified a fatal shooting incident on Friday night in southwest suburban Summit as a double homicide, following the death of a 16-year-old boy and a 34-year-old man.
The young victim has been identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office as Jaydin Bahena, a resident of Summit.
Bahena was taken to a nearby hospital after the shooting but succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, according to Summit Police.
The second victim, a 34-year-old man, also died from gunshot injuries after being taken to the hospital, though his identity has not yet been disclosed.
Summit police responded to the area of Hanover and 73rd Avenue shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Friday, following reports of shots fired and a person injured.
Upon arrival, officers found Bahena with a potential gunshot wound.
Officers administered first aid while waiting for emergency services to transport him to a local hospital. Despite the medical intervention, Bahena’s injuries were fatal.
Meanwhile, police received information suggesting another possible victim nearby.
A short distance from the initial scene, officers discovered the 34-year-old man inside a vehicle with visible gunshot wounds.
He was promptly transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Summit Police, in collaboration with the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, is leading the ongoing investigation to uncover further details surrounding this tragic double homicide.
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.