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Stray bullet kills Frito-Lay employee in Nashville Walmart

9/8/2026

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Paris Carlock Killed

Metro Nashville Police say a stray bullet killed Frito-Lay employee Paris Carlock inside Sam’s Club.
The bullet entered Sam’s Club’s wall after an argument at Lavo Lounge on Antioch Pike sparked gunfire.
Carlock’s daughter Kayla said the shooting devastated their family.
Metro Council member David Benton said officials are coordinating with nightlife agencies and need funding.
Metro Police have not announced arrests while homicide detectives continue pursuing leads.

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Retail Giants React

Walmart said it is heartbroken and will cooperate with law-enforcement investigators.
PepsiCo, Frito-Lay’s parent, expressed deep sadness and confirmed ongoing collaboration with police.
Police posted a cash reward for information leading to the shooter(s)’ identification.
Detectives temporarily closed part of Antioch Pike while processing the scene.
Security personnel patrolled the Sam’s Club parking lot on Monday after the shooting.

History

Historical Context

The 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban, signed by President Bill Clinton on September 13 1994 after a series of school shootings, barred manufacture of semi-automatic rifles and magazines over ten rounds and expired on September 13 2004. In Nashville, Walmart and PepsiCo later spent $2 million on security upgrades following a stray-bullet death at Sam’s Club, prompting a $500,000 police reward.

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Paris Carlock Killed

Metro Nashville Police say a stray bullet killed Frito-Lay employee Paris Carlock inside Sam’s Club.
The bullet entered Sam’s Club’s wall after an argument at Lavo Lounge on Antioch Pike sparked gunfire.
Carlock’s daughter Kayla said the shooting devastated their family.
Metro Council member David Benton said officials are coordinating with nightlife agencies and need funding.
Metro Police have not announced arrests while homicide detectives continue pursuing leads.

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