Crime
36-year-old Justin Mattingly killed after shooting outside QuikTrip gas station in Tulsa
Tulsa, OK – September 21, 2025 – The Tulsa Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred late Sunday night in the parking lot of a QuikTrip gas station, located at 220 N. Gilcrease Museum Road.
At approximately 11:20 p.m., officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire at the location.
Upon arrival, they discovered 36-year-old Justin Mattingly suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.
Despite lifesaving efforts, Mattingly succumbed to his injuries within minutes.
According to investigators, the shooting stemmed from an altercation between Mattingly and another man.
Surveillance video reviewed by detectives showed the dispute beginning inside the convenience store, where the suspect was seen assaulting Mattingly, who in turn made verbal threats.
The confrontation later spilled into the parking lot. A short time after the initial incident, Mattingly and a friend—both riding motorcycles—pulled up alongside the suspect’s vehicle at a gas pump.
Detectives say Mattingly kicked the suspect’s car door before beginning to ride away.
At that moment, the suspect, still seated in his vehicle, fired a single shot, striking Mattingly in the head.
The alleged shooter was detained and questioned by police but has since been released.
Authorities emphasized that no arrest has been made at this stage of the investigation.
Due to the complexity of the case, detectives are compiling all evidence and witness statements for submission to the Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office, which will ultimately determine whether criminal charges are filed.
The investigation remains active.
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.