๐บ๐ธ Nashville ยท US ยท 8 Jan 2026
Woman Arrested After Attacking East Nashville Store Clerk with Bear Spray
An East Nashville store clerk was hospitalized after being sprayed with chemical bear deterrent during a confrontation inside a retail shop. Police responded to the disturbance and quickly arrested the suspect responsible for the assault.
According to investigators, the incident began as a dispute between the suspect and the store clerk. The situation rapidly escalated when the woman produced a canister of bear spray and discharged it directly at the employee's face, causing severe irritation and temporary blindness.
First responders treated the victim at the scene before transporting them to a local hospital for further medical evaluation. The suspect was taken into custody nearby and is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault and disorderly conduct.
Sources : wkrn
