Goodlettsville Taco Bell Homicide: Suspect Turns Self In, Two Arrested

Two people wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in the parking lot of the Taco Bell on Long Hollow Pike surrendered to police and are now in custody, bringing a rapid local investigation to a new phase and underscoring safety worries for workers on late shifts.

Goodlettsville police said officers responded to a shots-fired call about 1:00 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, at the Taco Bell at 320 Long Hollow Pike and found a male gunshot victim sitting inside a vehicle in the parking lot. Officials transported the victim to a hospital, where he later died; officials described the injury as a "non-survivable injury." Police have not publicly released the identity of the victim killed in this case.

Detectives quickly obtained warrants for 20-year-old Tamarise Thompson on a charge of criminal homicide and for a 19-year-old identified as Iyahna or Jyahna Pittman on a charge of accessory after the fact. Authorities described both suspects as armed and dangerous and asked the public for assistance while investigators pursued leads. The Goodlettsville Police made a direct appeal: "The Goodlettsville Police is requesting any and all help from the public in locating these individuals."

Police said the two were last seen in a 2021 gray Nissan Altima with damage to the passenger-side front end and Tennessee tag 923BNMT. Multiple reports indicate the suspects surrendered to Goodlettsville officers on Saturday and were being processed and booked into the Davidson County Jail on outstanding warrants. One account states, ambiguously, that "Thompson and Pittman are booked into Davidson County Jail. He has no bond. Her bond is set at $5,000." That sentence contains conflicting pronouns and has not been corroborated by other records; bond amounts and which suspect - if either - is being held without bond should be confirmed with booking records.

Several details remain in flux. Published reports use different spellings for Pittman's first name - Iyahna and Jyahna appear in separate accounts - and sources vary on the timing and update history of the surrender notice. Journalists and officials should confirm the spelling of names, exact charges and counts, bond status, the victim's hospital and pronouncement details, and the circumstances of the surrender through police or court records.

For Taco Bell employees at this and other locations, the incident highlights real workplace safety concerns tied to late-night shifts, parking-lot security and customer disputes that can escalate. Managers and district leadership should review shift staffing and safety protocols, communicate updates to crews, and make on-site or remote counseling resources available for staff who witnessed the incident or felt threatened. Employees should check with managers about immediate security measures - such as lighting, camera footage retention, and police liaison procedures - and confirm where to find guidance on incident reporting and support.

The investigation is ongoing. Expect law enforcement to release charging documents and booking details in the coming days and for local courts to schedule initial appearances. Employers and workers should monitor official updates and press releases for confirmed facts, and prioritize store-level safety reviews while the community awaits further information.