Police Release Video of Deadly Tim Hortons Altercation

A 75-year-old woman, Anita Grayson, died after a physical altercation with a Tim Hortons employee in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on May 13, 2026. The incident began when Grayson entered the restaurant to address an issue with a drive-thru order, according to the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD). Surveillance footage shows Grayson berating a 17-year-old employee, prompting a 20-year-old shift lead to intervene and ask her to leave. The altercation escalated when Grayson forcefully shoved the shift lead backward and struck her in the nose. The shift lead then attempted to defend herself, leading to a struggle where Grayson grabbed her face, knocked off her glasses, and pulled her to the ground by the hair. After the fight, Grayson sat down at a table before collapsing on the floor at 8:22 a.m., approximately 10 minutes after the initial confrontation. Paramedics arrived and attempted life-saving measures, but Grayson was pronounced dead. The FWPD released the footage due to public concern and misinformation, stating that a poor-quality video had been circulating online. Prosecutors are reviewing the case.