Crime
17-year-old Rayvon shot and killed by police in Flint
A loaded pistol was recovered from the scene.
A 17-year-old named Rayvon was fatally shot following an encounter with Michigan State Police (MSP) on November 2 in Flint, Michigan.
The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. in the vicinity of Martin Luther King Avenue and Pasadena Avenue.
According to statements from MSP, troopers engaged with the teenager, who was reportedly armed at the time of the encounter.
Authorities said that Rayvon attempted to flee when confronted by the officers, leading to a pursuit.
During this pursuit, shots were fired, resulting in the teenager’s death.
MSP officers reported finding a loaded handgun at the scene.
Following the shooting, the MSP 2nd District Special Investigation Unit, along with the MSP Crime Lab, arrived at the location to begin a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The investigation is aimed at thoroughly assessing the actions of all parties involved and gathering any available evidence to determine the sequence of events.
In line with department policy, the troopers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave as the investigation proceeds.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation, with the Michigan State Police working to provide additional updates as more information becomes available.
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.