Crime
19-year-old Tmarion Mcgee killed in shooting at Highland Park Apartments in Ardmore
The suspect was apprehended just hours later, bringing a swift resolution to the initial search.
Ardmore, OK – The Ardmore Police Department has confirmed that 19-year-old Tmarion McGee was fatally shot early Saturday morning at the Highland Park Apartments, located in the 300 block of Sunset Drive SW.
The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. Police responded to reports of gunfire at the apartment complex and found McGee suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following an investigation, authorities identified a juvenile suspect in connection with the shooting.
The suspect was apprehended just hours later, bringing a swift resolution to the initial search.
Sergeant Jake Glazener of the Ardmore Police Department provided an update on the case, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing.
“This was a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the family of the victim. We are working diligently to gather all the facts surrounding this case,” Glazener stated.
The juvenile suspect has been taken into custody, and charges are expected to be filed soon. Due to the suspect’s age, additional details regarding their identity have not been released.
Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the shooting, but they are continuing to interview witnesses and examine evidence.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Ardmore Police Department at (580) 223-1212.
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.