July 11th 2024.
Monday evening in Memphis, Tennessee, tragedy struck at a Church's Chicken drive-thru. An employee, Anita West, lost her life after an altercation with a customer turned deadly. The incident occurred around 9:10 p.m., just a short distance from downtown Memphis. According to USA Today, law enforcement arrived on the scene quickly, but unfortunately, it was too late. West had sustained a gunshot wound and despite being rushed to the hospital, she did not survive.
The initial investigation by the police revealed that the dispute between West and the customer, who was driving a teal SUV, had escalated to a tragic level. The exact cause of their argument is still unclear. "The victim had stepped outside for some fresh air while the teal SUV drove away," reported the police. It was then that gunshots rang out, and the SUV was seen speeding away on surveillance footage. As of Tuesday, the suspect, described as a woman with purple hair driving a teal compact SUV, has not been apprehended.
The location of the Church's Chicken drive-thru where the shooting took place will remain closed for the foreseeable future. The company is making sure that West's family and other employees are taken care of during this difficult time. According to WREG Memphis, a company spokesperson expressed their condolences, saying, "We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of one of our team members...Our thoughts and prayers are with their family during this trying time." West's family is struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss of their loved one. Her father-in-law, Loranzo West Sr., shared touching words, saying, "She was a good girl. I'll miss her. You always miss the ones that are one of a kind. She wasn't just one to blend in. She was unique. And now that she's gone, it feels like something is missing."
The shooting at the Church's Chicken drive-thru has left the community reeling. The police are reviewing surveillance footage and are asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH. Our hearts go out to West's family, friends, and coworkers during this difficult time. Let us all come together to support and comfort each other in the wake of this senseless tragedy.
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