Crime
17-year-old injured after shooting in Humble, Texas
Humble, TX – Authorities are currently responding to a shooting incident near the intersection of Will Clayton Parkway and Village Tower Drive.
A heavy police presence has been reported in the area as officers secure the scene and conduct their investigation.
Emergency services were dispatched to the location following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, first responders found a 17-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. EMS is currently on the way to provide medical assistance, and the victim’s condition has not yet been released.
As a result of the ongoing investigation, both eastbound and westbound lanes of Will Clayton Parkway are temporarily closed to traffic.
Authorities are urging motorists to avoid the area or plan for significant delays.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain unclear at this time.
Law enforcement officials are working to gather information and secure evidence.
No information about a suspect or motive has been made available.
Residents and commuters in the area are advised to stay alert and follow updates from local authorities. Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Humble Police Department immediately.
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.