Gunfire outside Nashville lounge hits Frito-Lay employee

Paris Carlock, 55, died from a gunshot wound to the head at approximately 4:00 a.m. ET after an errant projectile penetrated the exterior metal wall of a Sam’s Club store located in the 1300 block of Antioch Pike in Nashville, Tennessee. The worker represented food manufacturer Frito-Lay and stood in the chip aisle counting inventory stock when the stray round breached the structure.

Emergency response and fatal injuries sustained on the shift

Rescue personnel found the injured worker collapsed across the commercial parking lot area immediately after the gunfire ceased. Paramedics rushed Carlock by ambulance to a nearby emergency hospital for trauma treatment, but medical personnel confirmed his death shortly after arrival. The 55-year-old victim lived in Murfreesboro.

Carlock handled routine product verification duties inside the warehouse when the stray bullet breached the facility’s outer metal wall.

Understand the case: Gunfight near Nashville club leaves inventory worker dead

Dispute outside nearby Antioch Pike venue triggered gunfire

Detectives from the Metro Nashville Police Department Homicide Division determined that the deadly projectile came from a violent dispute at Lavou Lounge, a neighboring nightclub along Antioch Pike. Security guards ejected several patrons following a disturbance inside the establishment, but the dispute continued out in the open before the individuals boarded private vehicles and unleashed repeated gunshots down the street during their escape. Officers recovered multiple shell casings along the flight path as part of the initial crime scene processing.

Corporate statements from retailer and food manufacturer

PepsiCo, the parent corporation of Frito-Lay, issued a formal statement of condolence and pledged immediate assistance to the victim’s relatives.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our colleagues,” PepsiCo stated, adding that its leadership offers sincere condolences to his family and works closely with law enforcement and local officials regarding the tragedy. A spokesperson for Sam’s Club also confirmed full cooperation with metropolitan police, stating that company leaders are heartbroken by the Antioch Pike shooting and keep all affected individuals in their thoughts.

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Key facts documented by law enforcement officers

• Crime scene: Sam’s Club facility in the 1300 block of Antioch Pike in Nashville
• Victim profile: Paris Carlock, 55, who resided in Murfreesboro
• Assigned duty: Conducting overnight product inventory in the retail snack aisle
• Source of gunfire: Street dispute originating from the nearby Lavou Lounge

Search for shooters and Crime Stoppers tip line

Metro Nashville investigators appealed to the public for help identifying the shooters and tracing the vehicles that fled Antioch Pike during the barrage. Citizens with relevant information can submit anonymous tips directly to the local Crime Stoppers line at (615) 742-7463. The agency provides cash rewards for verifiable leads that assist detectives in resolving the homicide case.

Nashville police continue investigating the shooting.