Crime
Andrew Greer-Herrera, primary suspect in Redding mass shooting, arrested
The other suspect, Trevon Evanoff, was previously arrested on Sunday in Sparks, Nevada.
Redding, California (October 9, 2024) – The Redding Police Department announced the arrest of Andrew Greer-Herrera, 19, as the second suspect connected to the deadly mass shooting that occurred in Redding on Friday.
Greer-Herrera was apprehended in Siskiyou County on Wednesday morning around 11 AM in the Dorris area.
He is believed to be the primary suspect in the shooting that claimed the lives of two individuals and injured three others.
On Friday, around 2:41 AM, Redding police received multiple calls reporting gunshots and multiple gunshot victims near the intersection of Westside Road and Meadowbrook Drive in southwest Redding.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered two deceased male adults and several witnesses.
It was reported that multiple vehicles, including the suspect vehicle, had fled prior to the officers’ arrival.
While still at the scene, officers learned that three additional adult victims, two females and one male, had sought medical attention at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries sustained in the shooting.
According to the Coroner’s Office, Isaiah Jacob Stanley, 22, and Winfred Avant Jr., also known as “Bookie,” 30, both of Redding, were tragically killed in the shooting.
The other suspect, Trevon Evanoff, was previously arrested on Sunday in Sparks, Nevada.
The investigation into this tragic incident is ongoing.
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.