Crime
39-year-old Isaac Riley shot and killed outside Amazon Warehouse in Greenfield
Both the suspected shooter and witnesses cooperated fully with law enforcement.
A deadly shooting occurred early Friday morning in the parking lot of the Amazon Distribution Warehouse in Greenfield, according to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department.
Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of gunfire at approximately 1:45 a.m. at the facility located at 7114 W. 200 N., near the Marion County/Hancock County line.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered 39-year-old Isaac Riley, of Indianapolis, lying on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspected shooter, a man who remained on-site with his hands raised in surrender, was immediately taken into custody without resistance.
Authorities have not released the name of the suspect at this time.
In an official statement, the sheriff’s department described the incident as an isolated altercation between two individuals, with evidence suggesting the shooting may have been in self-defense.
Both the suspected shooter and witnesses cooperated fully with law enforcement.
“This appears to be an isolated incident between two people,” the sheriff’s department confirmed, “and there is no threat to the public.”
The investigation remains active as authorities work to determine the full circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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.