Overview
- Police identified the guard as 39-year-old Yahaira Melendez and arrested her on murder, possession of an instrument of crime, and reckless endangerment charges.
- Investigators say the man, who has not been identified, was being escorted out when he allegedly spat at Melendez, who then fired.
- Police said the victim appeared unarmed.
- The shooting occurred around 11:10 to 11:15 p.m. Saturday at the IHOP at Walnut and Juniper streets in Center City.
- The 43-year-old was taken to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and pronounced dead at 11:35 p.m., and IHOP said it is cooperating with the investigation.