Papa John's: Driver Who Shot Armed Robber Will Keep Job

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A Decatur pizza delivery driver who shot an armed robbery suspect in the face with her own handgun will keep her job, says her employer Papa John’s.

Company policy forbids guns, but corporate officials say given the serious nature of the event, the employee will be re-assigned to work in the store.

The driver for the Papa John’s store on Columbia Drive was forced to the ground at gunpoint Sunday night by a man she thought had ordered a pizza, Capt. Stephen Fore of the DeKalb County Police Department told WSB TV. But the woman driver turned the tables, taking her handgun out of a pocket and reportedly shooting suspect Donquaz Stevenson, 24, in the face.

A second suspect reportedly fled the robbery scene in the delivery driver’s silver 2000 Honda Accord.

The delivery driver’s mother told WSB the family is worried she may lose her job because she was carrying a gun at work.

Papa John’s corporate offices sent WSB a statement Thursday saying the shooting was tragic, and it is supporting the employee.

“The shooting that occurred during a Papa John’s delivery in Atlanta recently is a tragic event. The safety of Papa John’s employees is a top priority for our company. 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. 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.”