Gunfire ripped through the Taco Bell on Thomas Street in the Frayser neighborhood of north Memphis on Monday night, March 2, 2026, sending workers and customers scrambling for cover. A female employee working the drive‑thru window told police she was nearly hit when a bullet punched through the restaurant’s window. No one inside was injured, but shattered glass and a busted exterior light left staff rattled as officers taped off the scene.
Police reviewed surveillance video that appears to show a man dressed head to toe in black leaving in a black SUV. Investigators say rounds struck both the building’s brick exterior and the drive‑thru window. A customer waiting in the drive‑thru lane at the time escaped unharmed, and employees told officers they ducked for cover as the shots rang out. Those details were reported by Action News 5.
Frayser’s Recent Surge Of Shootings
The late‑night scare adds to a recent streak of gunfire in Frayser that residents and business owners say has the neighborhood on edge. For background, see Hoodline’s Two Shot In Frayser, which documented earlier attacks and police responses. Local leaders and law enforcement officials say community tips and video evidence are crucial to moving these investigations forward…