3 female customers at Florida Taco Bell allegedly use water cup for soda — then employee opens fire after argument
Three female customers at a Florida Taco Bell are accused of using a water cup to get soda, sparking an argument with an employee who allegedly opened fire after the confrontation escalated. The employee was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a firearm. No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred in West Palm Beach. The investigation is ongoing.
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