Crime
2 killed including suspect in shooting at Integris Health Enid Hospital
ENID, Okla. — Two people, including the suspect, were killed late Sunday night in a shooting incident at Integris Health Enid Hospital, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI).
Hunter McKee, public information manager for OSBI, reported that the events began just before 11 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2025, when Enid Police Department officers responded to a call regarding a possible domestic dispute at a residence near the hospital.
Officers quickly identified an adult male suspect and located his vehicle in the hospital parking lot.
When officers attempted to approach, the suspect opened fire on them before entering the hospital.
Inside the facility, the suspect discharged multiple rounds, striking another man.
The victim was critically wounded and later died as a result of his injuries.
Officers then engaged the suspect and fatally shot him.
McKee confirmed that no medical personnel, patients, or law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The hospital and surrounding area remain an active crime scene, with OSBI, Enid Police, and other law enforcement agencies continuing their investigation as of Monday morning.
Authorities stressed that the scene is secure and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The names of the suspect and the deceased victim are being withheld pending notification of family members.
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.