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74-year-old woman uses bear spray outside Lafayette Trader Joe's during argument
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk KTVU FOX 2 News
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including KTVU FOX 2 News, which reported on the arrest and the events that unfolded in the Trader Joe's parking lot.
An incident occurred in the parking lot of a Trader Joe's location in Lafayette, involving a 74-year-old woman. She was taken into custody by local authorities. The woman allegedly used bear spray during an argument outside her vehicle.
Several people were affected by the bear spray, with a total of eight individuals impacted. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including KTVU FOX 2 News, which reported on the arrest and the events that unfolded in the Trader Joe's parking lot.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: KTVU FOX 2 News Reading time: 1 min
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