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A security guard facing charged with murder When he allegedly shot and killed a homeless man i jump In philadelphia Over the weekend, police confirmed.
Police said a 43-year-old homeless man was causing a disturbance at the restaurant in Center City, a vibrant area of the city that is also home to several historic sites, around 11:10 p.m. Saturday.
As the man, who has not been identified by police, was escorted out of the restaurant by security guards, he turned and spit on one, who has been identified investigator As for Yahaira Melendez, 39, NBC Philadelphia reported.
Melendez then took his gun and shot the man in the head, police said. He was taken to the hospital, where he was declared dead at 11:35 pm. The identity of the individual has not yet been released.
He was later arrested and charged murderPossession of an instrument of crime with intent and recklessly endangering another person.
Independent The Philadelphia Police Department and IHOP have been reached out.
An IHOP spokesperson told NBC that the popular breakfast chain is “fully cooperating” with the police investigation of the shooting.
“The safety of our team members and guests is our first priority,” the spokesperson said. “We take this incident extremely seriously. We are cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation. Further questions on the investigation should be directed to the Philadelphia Police Department.”
Melendez was denied bail. A preliminary hearing is set for October 27.