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MISSING CHILD ALERT: Search Underway for Zhavion Watson and Zyvel Watson in Florida

The brothers are believed to be in the company of James Watson III, a 35-year-old male.

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Florida authorities have issued an urgent MISSING CHILD Alert for two young brothers, Zhavion Watson, age 1, and Zyvel Watson, age 4.

The children were last seen in South Daytona, Volusia County, and their safety is of paramount concern.

The brothers are believed to be in the company of James Watson III, a 35-year-old male described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing approximately 205 pounds, with shoulder-length black hair and brown eyes.

The children were last spotted in the 2100 block of Oak Meadow Circle, South Daytona.

Law enforcement officials suspect that Watson may be traveling in one of the following vehicles:

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  1. 2016 White BMW X6 with Florida tag number DRS3997
  2. 2005 Gold Hummer H2 with a temporary Florida tag number DSS9432

Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant. If you see the children, the suspect, or either of the vehicles, you are asked to:

  • IMMEDIATELY call 911 or contact the South Daytona Police Department at 386-323-3568.
  • DO NOT APPROACH the suspect or attempt to intervene.

This is an urgent matter, and time is critical in locating the children. Please share this information widely to help bring Zhavion and Zyvel home safely. If you have any information, no matter how minor it may seem, contact authorities immediately.

Your cooperation and vigilance could make a life-saving difference in this ongoing search.

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Security guard Yahaira Melendez charged with murder after shooting inside IHOP restaurant in Center City Philadelphia

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Security guard Yahaira Melendez charged with murder after shooting inside IHOP restaurant in Center City Philadelphia 1300 block of Walnut Street

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.

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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.”

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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.


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