Crime
Video shows moments two men shot and killed by Mehdi Medellel during an argument at JJ Fish & Chicken in Chicago
The situation escalated, leading to the employee pulling out a gun and fatally shooting both men in the head.
UPDATE: Mehdi Medellel, 42, has been identified as the suspect in the double homicide. He has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and is scheduled to appear for a detention hearing on Wednesday at 26th and California.
Chicago, Illinois (October 10, 2024) – A tragic incident occurred on Monday night at a fast-food restaurant on the South Side of Chicago, resulting in the deaths of two men.
According to police, the incident took place around 10:30 PM inside the restaurant located in the 7800 block of South Western Avenue.
Two men, aged 55 and 56, became involved in an argument with an employee.
The situation escalated, leading to the employee pulling out a gun and fatally shooting both men in the head.
Emergency services responded to the scene, but both victims were pronounced dead at the location. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has not yet released the identities of the deceased.
The Chicago Police Department’s Area One detectives are actively investigating the incident, and no arrests have been made at this time.
The investigation into this tragic event is ongoing.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.