75-Year-Old Dies After Fight With Tim Hortons Staff in Fort Wayne

A 75-year-old woman died after a physical altercation with employees at a Tim Hortons in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on May 13, according to police. Authorities are awaiting final medical findings as they review the case.

The Fort Wayne Police Department stated that Anita Grayson entered the restaurant after becoming upset about her drive-thru order. Investigators said surveillance footage shows Grayson pointing and shouting at a 17-year-old employee before a 20-year-old shift manager intervened and told her to leave.

Police reports describe the interaction escalating into a physical confrontation. Authorities allege Grayson pushed the manager and punched her in the face, leaving scratches and knocking off her glasses. The manager then pushed Grayson back. Police said Grayson then grabbed the manager by the hair, pulling her to the ground and onto her. During the struggle, Grayson pulled out a chunk of the manager’s hair, according to the police account. Two other employees stepped in to separate them.

After the altercation, employees returned behind the counter while Grayson sat at a table and made a phone call. Approximately ten minutes later, she lay down on the floor. Responding...