Pizza delivery woman opened fire

[Sanford]

Papa John's Pizza stands by employee who shot armed robber in self defense

Papa John's Pizza is standing by a pizza delivery woman who opened fire Sunday on an armed robber in an act of self defense.

The pizza franchise told FoxNews.com Thursday the employee, who hasn't been named, will not be fired from the company.

The employee was making a delivery in Decatur, Ga., Sunday night when a man approached her vehicle, forcing her onto the ground at gunpoint, according to the DeKalb County Police Department. The woman, who had a gun in her pocket, was able to fire at the man while on the ground -- striking the alleged assailant, identified as 24-year-old Donquaz Stevenson, in the face.

Stevenson was later found in a neighbor's yard and arrested, according to police, who said the pizza delivery might have been a setup. Local media outlets reported that a second suspect carjacked the delivery woman's silver 2000 Honda Accord and remains on the run.

Stevenson was charged with armed robbery and was being treated for a gunshot wound at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.

The delivery woman's mother had told WSB-TV her daughter is worried she may lose her job because she was carrying a firearm at work for protection.

While Papa John's prohibits employees -- including delivery drivers -- from carrying firearms on the job, the pizza giant said Thursday the woman would not be let go from the company. She instead will be reassigned to another role, according to the company.

"The safety of Papa John's employees is a top priority for our company, " the company said in an email to FoxNews.com.

"Company policy prohibits employees from utilizing firearms in the performance of their duties.We plan no changes to our current policy, which is designed to protect customers and employees," the statement read. "Upon investigation and considering the specific facts of the situation, we have reassigned the employee to work in the store and are offering her counseling to help her recuperate from the incident."

Authorities said the woman, who was not arrested, acted out of fear for her life.

"She had no other choice. She must have been in fear for her life and she reacted," Capt. Stephen Fore with the DeKalb County Police Department told WSB-TV.

The crime happened a day before another Papa John's employee was attacked at gunpoint in Missouri.

 

[Sanford]

Pizza delivery driver robbed at gunpoint in south city

ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)- A Papa John’s pizza delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint while making a delivery near California and Gravois around 10 p.m. Monday, according to the driver. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said two men approached the driver with a gun and stole his wallet.

The suspects raced away from the scene in a white pick-up truck. The male victim called 911 and then started following the suspects in his car.

He was hoping to lead police to the criminals, but they got away.

 

[Glocktogo]

Papa John's Pizza stands by employee who shot armed robber in self defense

Papa John's Pizza is standing by a pizza delivery woman who opened fire Sunday on an armed robber in an act of self defense.

The pizza franchise told FoxNews.com Thursday the employee, who hasn't been named, will not be fired from the company.

The employee was making a delivery in Decatur, Ga., Sunday night when a man approached her vehicle, forcing her onto the ground at gunpoint, according to the DeKalb County Police Department. The woman, who had a gun in her pocket, was able to fire at the man while on the ground -- striking the alleged assailant, identified as 24-year-old Donquaz Stevenson, in the face.

Stevenson was later found in a neighbor's yard and arrested, according to police, who said the pizza delivery might have been a setup. Local media outlets reported that a second suspect carjacked the delivery woman's silver 2000 Honda Accord and remains on the run.

Stevenson was charged with armed robbery and was being treated for a gunshot wound at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.

The delivery woman's mother had told WSB-TV her daughter is worried she may lose her job because she was carrying a firearm at work for protection.

While Papa John's prohibits employees -- including delivery drivers -- from carrying firearms on the job, the pizza giant said Thursday the woman would not be let go from the company. She instead will be reassigned to another role, according to the company.

"The safety of Papa John's employees is a top priority for our company, " the company said in an email to FoxNews.com.

"Company policy prohibits employees from utilizing firearms in the performance of their duties.We plan no changes to our current policy, which is designed to protect customers and employees," the statement read. "Upon investigation and considering the specific facts of the situation, we have reassigned the employee to work in the store and are offering her counseling to help her recuperate from the incident."

Authorities said the woman, who was not arrested, acted out of fear for her life.

"She had no other choice. She must have been in fear for her life and she reacted," Capt. Stephen Fore with the DeKalb County Police Department told WSB-TV.

The crime happened a day before another Papa John's employee was attacked at gunpoint in Missouri.

I'm a big fan of face shooting. Man or beast, if you shoot it in the face, it'll probably leave you alone.

 

[dennishoddy]

Pizza delivery has to be right up there with convince store employees.

Every thug looking for a snack and some $ looks to them as a source.

I remember the Quick trip employee that saved his life when he produced his firearm when told he was going to be killed and killed his assailants. Court said no problem, but QT fired the guy for violating the company no-firearm policy.

 

[Commander Keen]

Apparently she's not getting fired for this, which surprises me: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/01/1...loyee-who-shot-armed-robber-in-self-defense/

 

[Perplexed]

Why would it be the stance of these companies not to allow employees to carry on the job? Legal butt-covering... or just plain anti-gun bias on the part of the controlling interests?

 

[Poke78]

Why would it be the stance of these companies not to allow employees to carry on the job? Legal butt-covering... or just plain anti-gun bias on the part of the controlling interests?

Yes to both. The company can point to the statistics about robberies yet the families left behind when the clerk ends up on the short end of the statistics get to deal with the grief and sorrow. Obviously the convenience store industry can be very lucrative. Witness the private jet hangar for QT at TIA and the ranking of QT as the 24th largest privately held company. QT is also well thought of as a desirable employer.

It comes down to choices we all make in this matter. For example, teachers have chosen that they can't have a weapon at the school and trust that they will stay on the good side of the statistics from the time they leave their door in the morning until they return. This is what the law requires. Others have to make a similar choice of no weapon while working to remain in compliance with the employer's rules rather than the law. That's a little easier since one choice is getting fired for a violation versus the choice of being defenseless/dead, rather than potentially going to jail in the case of the teacher. Again, statistics and choices - factors that are there everyday, whether we acknowledge it or not.

 

[120 Acres]

Its too bad she didnt get to deliver to a Dickhead at a car dealership.

 

[elance]

Bawaha , trying to merge threads lol. oh and i normally don't correct grammar, But should that have been plural? Lol

elance

 

[Zaphod Beeblebrox]

Its too bad she didnt get to deliver to a Dickhead at a car dealership.

I know you're joking, but I'm guessing a situation like that is exactly why the official policy of Papa John's is "no guns".

Can you imagine the headline:

Pizza Delivery Driver Shoots Customer Over $7 "Tip"!!!