Crime
41-year-old Charles Primes killed after shooting in south Omaha
No arrests have been made, and authorities have not released any information about potential suspects or motives.
A 41-year-old man was fatally shot in Omaha on Thursday evening, police confirmed.
The incident occurred around 8 p.m. near the intersection of 27th and Polk Streets.
Responding officers discovered the victim, identified as Charles Primes, with a gunshot wound. Despite emergency efforts, Primes was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Omaha Police Department has launched a homicide investigation and is working to uncover the circumstances leading to the shooting.
No arrests have been made, and authorities have not released any information about potential suspects or motives.
Investigators are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward. Tips can be directed to the Omaha Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 402-444-5656 or submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP.
A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest in connection with the case. Police emphasize that community cooperation is critical in solving this tragic crime.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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.