Two Surrender on Homicide, Accessory Warrants in Goodlettsville Taco Bell Shooting

Two people surrendered to police after warrants were issued in the fatal shooting of a man in a Taco Bell parking lot on Long Hollow Pike, the Goodlettsville Police Department said. Detectives had obtained warrants charging one suspect with criminal homicide and another with accessory after the fact, and the department had earlier described the pair as believed to be armed and dangerous.

Officers responded to a shots-fired call at about 1 a.m. on Feb. 6 and found a male gunshot victim sitting inside a vehicle in the restaurant parking lot. The victim was taken to a hospital and later died; officials said the victim was taken to Skyline Hospital but suffered from a "non-survivable injury." Police have not publicly released the victim’s identity.

Detectives sought Tamarise Thompson and a second suspect identified variously as Iyahna Pittman or Jyahna Pittman. Warrants were issued for Tamarise Thompson on criminal homicide and for Pittman on accessory after the fact. Authorities said the two had last been seen in a 2021 gray Nissan Altima with Tennessee plate 923 BNMT and reported damage to the passenger-side front end. The Goodlettsville Police is requesting "any and all help from the public in locating these individuals," GPD said, and "GPD reports this investigation remains active and ongoing and they are searching for two suspects who are believed to be armed and dangerous."

Local reports indicate the two surrendered to police on Saturday and were being processed on outstanding warrants. A local report noted, "Thompson and Pittman are booked into Davidson County Jail. He has no bond. Her bond is set at $5,000." That wording is ambiguous about which suspect the bond amounts apply to and remains to be confirmed with booking records.

For Taco Bell workers and managers, an incident like this underscores immediate and longer-term concerns. Night shift crew and drive-thru staff may face anxiety after a violent event on premises, and restaurants in similar neighborhoods often review security practices, staffing plans, and emergency procedures. Employers should consider notifying employees about available support, including paid time off for trauma, counseling resources, and any temporary changes to hours or access. Stores may also coordinate with local police to review lighting, camera coverage, and safe closing procedures.

The Goodlettsville Police Department described the investigation as ongoing; officials urged the public to report tips. Next steps include confirmation of formal charges and bond amounts through booking and court records, and any arraignment schedule from the district attorney’s office. For employees, the practical next phase will be how management and local authorities communicate safety steps and supports as the case moves through the criminal justice process.