Crime
22-year-old Aramis Ross killed in road rage shooting near I-17 and Dunlap Avenue in in Phoenix
The suspected shooter, a 19-year-old man, subsequently taken into custody.
A fatal road rage incident near Interstate 17 and Dunlap Avenue in Phoenix has left one man dead.
Police were called to the scene around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday after receiving reports of gunfire in the area.
Upon arrival, officers found 22-year-old Aramis Ross suffering from a gunshot wound.
Ross was transported to a nearby hospital with critical injuries but later succumbed to his wounds.
According to investigators, the confrontation originated as a road rage altercation.
The suspected shooter, a 19-year-old man, contacted police and admitted his involvement in the incident.
He was subsequently taken into custody.
The investigation is still active, and the case will be forwarded to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for further review and potential charges.
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.