Crime
At least 1 dead, another injured after shooting on S Cicero Ave & W Roosevelt Rd in Chicago
At least Three Vehicles Crashed Following Gunfire
A multi-victim shooting occurred at the intersection of West Roosevelt Road and South Cicero Avenue, prompting an EMS Plan 1 response to the scene.
Law enforcement is currently on the scene of an incident where two individuals have been confirmed shot. The gunfire was followed by a three-vehicle collision, further escalating the situation.
One of the victims has unfortunately been pronounced dead.
Police received multiple 911 calls reporting the shooting, with witnesses stating that at least one individual was lying in the street. Reports from the scene indicate that as many as 15 gunshots were heard during the incident.
Police have discovered shell casings, including rifle casings, inside a vehicle involved in the shooting.
Chicago Fire Department paramedics and other first responders quickly arrived at the scene to provide critical medical assistance.
Victims were triaged and transported to nearby trauma centers for further treatment.
According to information from police scanners, a shooting occurred in Chicago’s 15th District following what appeared to be a car crash. The incident involved multiple victims, including one female and at least one male.
According to witness accounts, the suspected vehicle involved in the shooting was described as a white sedan with heavy window tint, believed to be a newer model Nissan Altima. Witnesses also reported seeing at least three male individuals inside the vehicle, all wearing ski masks.
The conditions of those injured have not yet been confirmed, but authorities are working to gather more details.
The Chicago Police Department has initiated an investigation into the shooting. Detectives are currently working to establish the sequence of events and determine a motive.
Police are also conducting interviews with witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage from the area to identify any suspects involved.
Residents and commuters in the area are advised to exercise caution as law enforcement continues to secure the scene and gather evidence.
Traffic disruptions may occur as the investigation progresses.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Chicago Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through CPD’s tip line at 1-800-535-STOP. Community assistance is crucial to ensuring those responsible are brought to justice.
Further updates will be provided as more details become 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.