Crime
22-year-old Ty’Keem Moore found shot to death in west Birmingham neighborhood
Nearly 50 shots were fired.
A young man lost his life in a tragic shooting that occurred late Tuesday night in a west Birmingham neighborhood, where authorities report nearly 50 shots were fired.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 22-year-old Ty’Keem Dishad Moore.
According to the Birmingham Police Department, officers responded to a report of a person shot at approximately 11:45 p.m. in the 1800 block of Princeton Court S.W. Alley.
Upon arrival, they discovered Moore lying off to the side of an alley, deceased from at least one gunshot wound.
Authorities believe the incident began earlier in the evening. At 10:10 p.m., officers were dispatched to the same neighborhood following three separate ShotSpotter alerts indicating a total of 49 rounds fired in the 1800 block of Princeton Court.
During their initial response, officers located shell casings and noted gunfire damage to two vehicles and a residence. However, no injuries were reported at that time.
More than an hour later, officers were called back to the scene when Moore’s body was discovered, reportedly by a family member. Investigators believe Moore may have attempted to flee after being shot but ultimately collapsed in the alley.
This tragic incident marks the 147th homicide in Birmingham in 2024, breaking a two-week streak without a fatal shooting in the city. Of these 147 homicides, 11 have been ruled justifiable and are not considered criminal.
Additionally, one was an officer-involved shooting, and two were from prior years with the victims succumbing to their injuries in 2024. Across Jefferson County, there have been a total of 187 homicides this year, including those in Birmingham.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the shooting to contact Birmingham Police detectives at 205-254-1764 or reach out anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement is working diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding the shooting and bring those responsible to justice.
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.