A stray bullet fired during an argument outside a Nashville lounge pierced the metal wall of a nearby Sam’s Club and killed a Frito-Lay worker, police said. Paris Carlock, 55, of Murfreesboro, was conducting an early-morning inventory inside the store when he was struck in the head. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Investigators are seeking information about the gunfire, vehicles seen leaving the area and the people involved.
The shooting occurred shortly after 4 a.m. near Antioch Pike in Nashville. Police believe the gunfire followed a dispute that began inside Lavo Lounge and continued outside after security removed those involved.
| 1) | Worker is struck inside Sam’s Club |
|---|---|
| 2) | Police connect shooting to lounge dispute |
| 3) | Emergency response and victim identification |
| 4) | Homicide detectives pursue leads |
| 5) | Police ask public for information |
Worker is struck inside Sam’s Club
Paris Carlock was working inside the Sam’s Club near Antioch Pike shortly after 4 a.m. when a bullet entered through the store’s exterior metal wall, according to police. He was conducting product inventory near the middle of the building, in the chip aisle, when the round struck him in the head.
The shooting did not appear to target Carlock. Police described him as an innocent victim who was inside the store carrying out his work duties when the nearby gunfire reached the building.
Police described Carlock as an “innocent” victim.
Police connect shooting to lounge dispute
Investigators believe the gunfire was connected to an argument that started inside Lavo Lounge on Antioch Pike, a short distance from the Sam’s Club. Security personnel reportedly removed the people involved in the dispute from the lounge.
The disagreement continued outside, where gunshots were heard as multiple vehicles left the area. Police said at least one bullet traveled from that outdoor gunfire through the Sam’s Club wall and struck Carlock inside. Authorities have not released a description of the suspected shooter or the vehicles.
Emergency response and victim identification
Sam’s Club employees rushed to Carlock’s aid after he was shot. He was transported to a local hospital, where medical personnel pronounced him dead.
Police identified the victim as Carlock, a 55-year-old Frito-Lay employee from Murfreesboro. He had been inside the Nashville store conducting inventory when the fatal shooting occurred. The incident turned a dispute outside a nearby business into a deadly event involving a worker who was not part of the argument.
Homicide detectives pursue leads
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Detectives are working to determine who fired the weapon, how many people were involved and which vehicles left the area after the dispute escalated.
As of the latest police information, no arrests had been announced. Authorities also had not released suspect descriptions or identified the owners of the vehicles seen leaving the scene. The investigation remains focused on the lounge dispute, the subsequent gunfire and the bullet’s path into the store.
Police ask public for information
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the argument, heard or saw the gunfire, or observed vehicles leaving the area to contact Nashville Crime Stoppers. Information about the people involved, the vehicles or the timing of the shooting could assist detectives.
Members of the public with relevant information can call Nashville Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Police have not indicated that an arrest has been made or that a suspect has been publicly identified.
| Number | Key Point |
|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Carlock, 55, was killed while conducting inventory inside a Nashville Sam’s Club. |
| 2 | Police said a bullet pierced the store’s metal exterior wall and struck him in the head. |
| 3 | The gunfire reportedly followed a dispute that began inside Lavo Lounge and continued outside. |
| 4 | No arrests or suspect descriptions had been announced in the latest police update. |
Summary
A dispute at a Nashville lounge escalated into gunfire that reached a nearby Sam’s Club, killing Frito-Lay worker Paris Carlock during an early-morning inventory. Police are treating him as an innocent victim and continue to investigate the people and vehicles connected to the shooting. Authorities are asking witnesses and anyone with information to contact Nashville Crime Stoppers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was killed in the shooting?
Paris Carlock, a 55-year-old Frito-Lay employee from Murfreesboro, was killed inside the Sam’s Club.
Where did the gunfire originate?
Police believe the gunfire followed an argument that began inside Lavo Lounge on Antioch Pike and continued outside.
Has anyone been arrested?
No arrests had been announced, and police had not released descriptions of the suspected shooter or the vehicles involved.
How can witnesses contact investigators?
Anyone with information can call Nashville Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
