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Taco Bell Employee Shoots Customers Over Cup Dispute

4/30/2026

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  • D'Mari Jy'Quan Patterson, a 20-year-old Taco Bell employee in West Palm Beach, fired a handgun after a dispute over a soda-filled water cup.
  • The three customers left, drove to JFK North Medical Center, and two received treatment for minor injuries before release.
  • Patterson was booked on three counts of aggravated assault with a firearm, remains in custody, and has a court date set for May 27.