Crime
Hueytown Shooting Victim Identified as 21-Year-Old Birmingham Artist Antonio Wright
The shooting took place around 12:17 p.m. in the 1700 block of 28th Avenue.
HUEYTOWN, AL – Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred in Hueytown on Wednesday, November 29, 2024.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed the deceased as 21-year-old Antonio Dewayne Wright II, a Fairfield resident and a rising Birmingham music artist known as “T-TwoRaw.”
The shooting took place around 12:17 p.m. in the 1700 block of 28th Avenue.
Hueytown police officers and firefighters responded to reports of gunfire and found Wright unresponsive in a residential driveway.
Despite emergency efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:39 p.m.
Hueytown Police Chief Mike Yarbrough stated that the shooter, along with all witnesses, remained on the scene and is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation.
The details of the shooting, including what led to the fatal encounter, have not yet been disclosed.
Findings from the investigation will be submitted to the district attorney’s office to determine if charges will be filed.
Family Speaks Out
Michelle Outsey, Wright’s mother, confirmed his death in an emotional social media post. She also alleged that a woman, described as “a White girl,” was involved in the incident. In her post, Outsey expressed grief and frustration, claiming the woman had posted and later removed a picture of her son online.
“My son, Antonio Wright, AKA T-TwoRaw, was the young man found dead in that driveway in Hueytown. He was a talented Birmingham music artist,” she wrote.
Remembering Antonio Wright
Wright, known in the Birmingham music scene as “T-TwoRaw,” was gaining recognition for his talent and creativity. Friends, fans, and family have taken to social media to share their condolences, reflecting on his life and budding career.
As authorities continue to gather evidence and interview witnesses, the community awaits clarity on the circumstances surrounding Wright’s death. Police have not yet released details regarding the motive or relationship between Wright and the shooter.
Anyone with additional information about the case is encouraged to contact Hueytown Police Department or Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at (205) 254-7777.
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.