Crime
35-year-old Cedric Hughley killed in shooting after fight over gas money in Dayton
This simple interaction escalated into a physical altercation.
Dayton, Ohio — Authorities have identified the man killed in a shooting at a gas station on November 14.
The incident occurred around 2:05 a.m. at a gas station in the 100 block of James H. McGee Boulevard.
Incident Details
According to the Dayton Police Department, the situation began when the driver of a vehicle allowed a man, later identified as Cedric Hughley, 35, to enter his car. Hughley reportedly sought shelter from the rain.
Once inside the vehicle, Hughley asked the driver for a ride home.
The driver agreed but requested gas money in exchange.
This simple interaction escalated into a physical altercation.
“The person loitering in the parking lot began to assault the driver of the car,” a police spokesperson explained.
During the struggle, the driver retrieved a firearm and shot Hughley.
Fatal Outcome
Hughley succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office later confirmed his identity.
Shooter’s Status
The driver, who allegedly fired the fatal shot, has not been arrested. Police are continuing their investigation, and it remains unclear if charges will be filed against him.
Community Reaction
The incident has sparked discussions about self-defense laws and safety concerns at local gas stations.
Residents in the area have expressed mixed emotions, with some emphasizing the importance of personal safety while others call for peaceful resolutions to disputes.
Ongoing Investigation
Detectives are actively reviewing evidence and gathering witness statements to determine the full sequence of events.
Police have not disclosed if surveillance footage from the gas station has been obtained or if other witnesses were present during the altercation.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information about the incident to contact the Dayton Police Department.
Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.
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.