3 female customers at Florida Taco Bell allegedly use water cup for soda — then employee opens fire after argument
An incident at a Taco Bell in Florida escalated when a dispute arose between three female customers and an employee. The argument reportedly began over the customers using a water cup to obtain soda. The employee subsequently opened fire, leading to an arrest for aggravated assault with a firearm.
- ▪Three female customers allegedly used a water cup to get soda at a Taco Bell in Florida.
- ▪An argument ensued between the customers and an employee.
- ▪The employee opened fire during the altercation and was arrested for aggravated assault with a firearm.
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