Security guard charged with murder after fatally shooting man in head at Center City IHOP
The security guard accused of fatally shooting a man in the head at a Philadelphia IHOP over the weekend has been arrested and charged with murder, according to police.
The video featured is from a previous report.
Police say they were called to the restaurant in the 1300 block of Walnut Street shortly after 11 p.m. on Saturday.
When they arrived, they found a 43-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head.
He was taken to Jefferson Hospital, where he later died.
Investigators say the victim, who is unhoused, was allegedly causing a disturbance inside the IHOP. As he was being escorted out by security, he allegedly turned and spat on the security guard.
Police say she then discharged her firearm, striking him in the head.
Police previously said it appears the victim was not armed.
The security guard, identified as 38-year-old Yahaira Melendez, is now facing a murder charge, as well as other related offenses.
