The Brief

A 43-year-old man was fatally shot inside an IHOP on Walnut Street Saturday night.

Police say the victim, who was unhoused, was involved in a disturbance with security staff.

Yahaira Melendez, 39, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting.

Philadelphia police say a security guard has been charged with murder after a deadly shooting inside an IHOP restaurant in Center City late Saturday night.

What we know:

Officers responded to a call about a person with a gun at the IHOP on Walnut Street around 11:10 p.m. Saturday. Upon arrival, they found a man with a gunshot wound to the head.

The victim, who police say was unhoused, was reportedly causing a disturbance and spat at the security guard, leading to the shooting. He was taken to Jefferson H

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