News Summary
Diamond Tankard, a former reality TV star, was arrested in Nashville for allegedly assaulting a woman with a sock filled with rocks and stealing her belongings at Walmart. The victim sustained injuries and witnesses confirmed the incident via security footage. Tankard has a history of legal issues and was released on bond after being charged with theft and aggravated assault. In a separate incident, another individual was charged with aggravated assault following a shooting at a different Walmart location, highlighting recent concerns about safety in public spaces.
Nashville
Diamond Tankard, a 21-year-old former reality television star, was arrested at a Walmart in Nashville on Friday, July 18, following an alleged assault involving a sock filled with rocks. The incident took place at the store located at 3035 Hamilton Church Road, where police received reports of the attack shortly after it occurred.
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the victim was using the self-checkout when Tankard attacked her from behind by grabbing her hair and striking her with the improvised weapon. Additionally, after the assault, Tankard reportedly stole the victim’s iPhone 14, valued at $1,500, along with a Louis Vuitton handbag, worth $900. As a result of the attack, the victim sustained a laceration above her left eye, which was confirmed in police reports.
Store security footage provided by Walmart corroborated the victim’s account, leading to Tankard’s arrest. She was charged with theft of property and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Following her arrest, Tankard posted a $25,000 bond and was released from custody.
Previous Legal Issues
This recent incident is not Tankard’s first brush with the law. In December 2023, she was charged with attempted first-degree murder after allegedly hitting a woman with her vehicle during a separate incident that took place on November 29. The nature of her legal troubles raises concerns about her behavior and public safety.
Background
Diamond Tankard gained fame as a child star on Bravo’s reality series “Thicker Than Water”, which highlighted her father’s life and career. Her father, Ben Tankard, is a well-known music producer and pastor. The show aired from 2013 to 2019 and provided a glimpse into their family’s dynamics.
In a related incident within the same retail space, Labron Gibson, a 19-year-old male, was charged with four counts of aggravated assault following a shooting incident inside a Clarksville Walmart. The confrontation was linked to a dispute, and Gibson was identified as the primary aggressor brandishing a firearm. During the incident, he was shot multiple times but sustained non-life-threatening injuries and drove himself to the hospital afterward. The situation was described as contained by the police, and the Clarksville Walmart was closed until further notice to ensure the safety of patrons and employees.
As police investigations continue regarding both incidents, community members are left shaken by the violent occurrences and the implications they carry for safety in public places like Walmart. Details about any further developments concerning Tankard or Gibson remain closely monitored by authorities. The recent events have sparked conversations about the responsibilities of public figures and the potential impacts of their actions on community safety.
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Additional Resources
- WSMV: Former TN reality TV star arrested
- Wikipedia: Walmart
- Newsweek: Walmart worker ICE agents Nashville
- Google Search: Walmart shooting Nashville
- Fox 17: Shooting reported inside Clarksville Walmart
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Shooting
- WSMV: Off-duty officer assaulted at Walmart
- Google News: Clarksville Walmart evacuated
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