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Fla. Taco Bell worker fires gun at three female customers after one tried to fill water cup with soda: cops

Nypost · · 351 words · By Caitlin McCormack
Consumer Behavior/Public Nuisance Public Safety/Violence in Commercial Settings
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13 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“An employee at the fast-food chain in Florida allegedly shot at three women who tried to snag free soda from the establishment.”
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The web search results contain multiple articles discussing a shooting incident at a Taco Bell in West Palm Beach involving a dispute over drinks. However, the claims are highly specific (shooting at three women for free soda) and the provided evidence snippets are general news reports about the event, not direct corroboration of the specific details in the claim. The evidence is derived from a single narrative thread (the West Palm Beach incident) but lacks multiple independent news sources confirming the exact details of the shooting and the motive (free soda).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Taco Bell Corporation is an American multinational chain of fast food restaurants founded in 1962 by Glen Bell (1923–2010) in Downey, California. Taco Bell is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. The res…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taco_Bell
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Taco Maker is a Mexican fast food franchise founded in Puerto Rico by Gil L. Craig in 1968. The majority of the stores are in Puerto Rico with two locations in Florida (in Orlando and Kissimmee) and …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taco_Maker
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Yum! Brands, Inc. (sometimes called just Yum!) is an American multinational fast food corporation. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, the company operates KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Habit Burger & Grill, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yum!_Brands
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“D’Mari Jy’Quan Patterson, 20, was arrested Monday and accused of snapping at the trio while on-the-clock at a Taco Bell in West Palm Beach.”
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Multiple web search results corroborate the core facts: D'Mari Jy'Quan Patterson, 20, was arrested on Monday and accused of confronting three women at a Taco Bell in West Palm Beach following a dispute over drinks. This information is reported across multiple search snippets.
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web search NEUTRAL — According to police, three women entered the restaurant and asked for a cup of water. Investigators said one of the women then filled the cup at a soda fountain, which led to a verbal argument with an…
https://13wham.com/news/nation-world/who-shot-up-the-taco-be…
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web search NEUTRAL — Los Angeles cops on Thursday afternoon arrested singer D4vd, seven months after a runaway girl’s dismembered body was found in the trunk of the pop singer’s abandoned Tesla.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/16/us-news/d4vd-arrested-on-murde…
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web search NEUTRAL — On Monday, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies say that the woman in the video has been arrested and booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. Other parents of the victims say …
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/wild-video-shows-wom…
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“Police said the three women entered the Mexican-inspired eatery together and each asked for a cup of water.”
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The web search results consistently report that the women entered the Taco Bell and asked for a cup of water. While this detail is mentioned across multiple search snippets, the evidence does not constitute confirmation from two or more independent news organizations, making it difficult to reach 'corroborated'. It is a strong recurring detail within the available search results.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In-N-Out Burgers, doing business as In-N-Out Burger, is an American regional chain of fast food restaurants with locations primarily in California and to a lesser extent the West Coast and Southwest. …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In-N-Out_Burger
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Roberto's Taco Shop is a chain of Mexican restaurants in California and Nevada, with locations primarily in San Diego and the Las Vegas Valley. It is based in Las Vegas, and it has 77 locations as of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roberto's_Taco_Shop
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Verrado is a master-planned community located in the city of Buckeye, Arizona, approximately 25 miles (40 km) west of downtown Phoenix. The development, at the base of the White Tank Mountains, is th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verrado
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“One of them then pivoted to the soda fountain and started filling up her cup — to snag free soda.”
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The web search results repeatedly mention that one of the women filled the cup at the soda fountain, leading to the dispute. Similar to Claim 2, this detail is consistent across the available search results but does not meet the threshold of multiple independent news sources for 'corroborated'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Asa Candler then decided to move swiftly forward to attain full control of the entire Coca-Cola operation. Charley Pemberton, an alcoholic and opium addict, unnerved Asa Candler more than anyone else.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coca-Cola
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web search NEUTRAL — Investigators said one of the women then filled the cup at a soda fountain, which led to a verbal argument with an employee, identified as 20-year-old D’Mari Jy’Quan Patterson.
https://wtov9.com/news/nation-world/who-shot-up-the-taco-bel…
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web search NEUTRAL — How to Make Coca Cola Soda Fountain Machine with 3 Different Drinks at Home. In my case, it's Coca-Cola, Fanta and Sprite but you can use any drink!You need
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0ERi0Bt8Gk
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“One video obtained by police showed Patterson berating the woman who lingered near the soda fountain, CBS 12 reported.”
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The web search results mention the dispute leading to a verbal argument with the employee, but none of the provided snippets specifically confirm that a video showed Patterson *berating* the woman near the soda fountain, nor do they cite CBS 12 directly regarding this specific detail. The evidence is focused on the general confrontation.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Carra Patterson is an American actress.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carra_Patterson
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Judge Stone is a 2026 legal thriller novel co-written by actress Viola Davis and American author James Patterson. Published by Little, Brown and Company on March 9, 2026, the novel centers on a Black …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judge_Stone_(book)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On October 15, 2018, 21-year-old Jake Thomas Patterson abducted 13-year-old Jayme Lynn Closs after fatally shooting her parents, James and Denise Closs, at their home just outside of Barron, Wisconsin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidnapping_of_Jayme_Closs
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“Police said they could hear a firearm being racked in the video mere seconds before the first round went off.”
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The claim that police stated a video showed a firearm being racked seconds before the first shot was fired is a specific detail mentioned in the context of the incident, but the provided web search evidence does not contain this specific police statement or video detail, making it impossible to corroborate.
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web search NEUTRAL — Both robbers were killed, twelve police officers and eight civilians were injured, and numerous vehicles and other property were damaged or destroyed by the nearly 2,000 rounds of ammunition fired by …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Hollywood_shootout
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web search NEUTRAL — * (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) *Chicago, Illinois — The Civilian Office of Police Accountabil...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMlGgZLe3sc
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web search NEUTRAL — Video from outside the business showed Jones outside near the entrance before a single gunshot was fired toward the building, causing employees to drop to the ground. No injuries from the gunfire were…
https://regionnewssource.org/2026/04/21/merrillville-man-cha…
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“One woman was hit by a bullet and collapsed to the ground.”
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The web search results confirm that the shooting occurred and that multiple people were injured. However, the specific detail that 'One woman was hit by a bullet and collapsed' is a specific narrative detail not explicitly confirmed by multiple independent sources in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) **Nashville, Tennessee — Metro Police released body-cam and d...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zFrF8PCR08
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web search NEUTRAL — Pereira-Roldan was struck by a bullet and collapsed on the steps, he said. Down the street, another woman chatting with two men was also shot and wounded. Crystal Peloquin, 38, went through surgery at…
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/rhode-island/2019/09/30/re…
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web search NEUTRAL — When police arrived, they found two adults in the backyard who were shot by stray bullets, according to investigators. A woman was killed and her sister was injured. Deadly stray bullet. What we know
https://www.fox4news.com/news/stray-bullet-forest-hill-kills…
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“Another suffered a graze wound, while the third bolted, the outlet reported.”
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The web search results confirm that the women were injured in the incident. While the claim specifies 'A second woman suffered a graze wound, and the third woman fled the scene,' this level of detail is not independently corroborated by multiple sources in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Third Buddha Light guide Where Winds Meet. You can see how to complete The Third Budd...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPHlZ2yOn3w
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web search NEUTRAL — According to St. Paul Police Department, one woman suffered a gunshot wound to her cheek, another was shot in the leg and the third woman suffered a hand injury that might’ve been a graze wound.
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/10-injured-in-thre…
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web search NEUTRAL — The victim suffered three graze wounds to the left arm and was taken to Mt. Sinai in good condition. At 1:50 a.m. Sunday, in the 1700 block of West 86th Street, a 33-year-old man was in a fight with a…
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-weekend-shootin…
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“Patterson, who tried to plead self defense, allegedly chased her down and fired another shot in her direction, which struck a window near the Taco Bell entrance.”
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The web search results confirm Patterson was involved in a confrontation. However, the specific details regarding him chasing the third woman and firing a shot that hit a window near the entrance are not explicitly confirmed by the provided web search snippets, which focus more on the initial dispute.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Daymon Scott "Daym" Patterson, better known as Daym Drops (born September 24, 1977), is an American food critic, YouTube celebrity, rapper, and television presenter. He initially gained popularity on …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daymon_Patterson
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A fajita (; Spanish: [faˈxita] ), in Tex-Mex cuisine, is strips of grilled skirt steak, cooked with sauteed onions and bell peppers and served on a flour or corn tortilla. Popular alternatives to skir…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fajita
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Long John Silver's, LLC is an American chain of fast-food restaurants that specializes in seafood. The brand's name is derived from the character of the same name from Robert Louis Stevenson's novel T…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_John_Silver's
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“The shattered window was boarded up by Tuesday, the outlet observed.”
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No evidence was provided for this claim, and the web search results did not contain any information regarding the window being boarded up by Tuesday.
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“Two of the victims were treated for minor injuries at a local hospital and are expected to make a full recovery.”
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“The third, who Patterson allegedly tried to chase down, didn’t sustain any injuries.”
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“Patterson was charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a firearm.”
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