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Taco Bell employee threw boiling water on co-worker, police say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Kennin , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A worker was involved in a dispute with a coworker.
An incident occurred at a Taco Bell location in Memphis. A worker was involved in a dispute with a coworker. The details of the altercation are known to police, who responded to the scene.
The worker who was allegedly attacked had been at the restaurant since morning. His coworker is accused of using hot water during the incident. Further information about the incident is available from local news sources in Memphis, including details about what led to the altercation and the actions of those involved.
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Category: safety Published: July 23, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? An incident occurred at a Taco Bell location in Memphis. A worker was involved in a dispute with a coworker. The details of the altercation are known to police, who responded to the scene. The worker…
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