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Pizza Hut employee shoots, kills attempted robber, CMPD says

Updated: Oct 31, 2016 - 5:32 AM




CHARLOTTE, N.C.
- A west Charlotte Pizza Hut employee is on leave after shooting and killing a man police said was trying to rob the restaurant early Sunday morning.

Police identified the would-be thief as 28-year-old Michael Grace.
Investigators said that just before 1:40 a.m. three people tried to break into the Pizza Hut on Freedom Drive.
Officers told Channel 9 that the employee fired his personal handgun at Grace, who died at the scene.
Police found the gun they said Grace was carrying when he was shot at the scene.
The two other intruders ran away and have not yet been found.

Pizza Hut released the following statement following the shooting:

"The local Pizza Hut franchise is fully cooperating with the Charlotte Police Department as they continue their investigation, but want to stress that the security of its staff is of utmost concern. They are providing support to the team members involved to ensure their health and well-being following this incident. The employee involved in the shooting has been placed on a leave of absence following further review."
No customers were at the restaurant at the time.
Police have not determined if the employee will face any charges.
Channel 9 checked with Pizza Hut's corporate office on their policy for an employee carrying a weapon. A spokesman said it varies by franchise, but has not responded with the policy for the Freedom Drive location.
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen."

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  • Grouper GeniusGrouper Genius Posts: 1,543 Captain
    I got shot while working at a Pizza Hut when I was 17.
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  • WaVeCrAzEdWaVeCrAzEd Posts: 594 Officer
    I used to work for papa johns. They have a no gun policy too. Would you rather loose your life or loose your job?
  • GardawgGardawg Posts: 17,462 AG
    If the gun policy is set by the local franchisee then he won't be fired.

    Otherwise ...

    See, I told y'all how dangerous it is to mess around with pizza! !
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  • Triple Threat 33TTriple Threat 33T Posts: 18,668 AG
    Based on the article, company policy varies from franchise to franchise.

    If you owned a franchise, would you allow your employees to carry?
    "Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen."
  • Triple Threat 33TTriple Threat 33T Posts: 18,668 AG
    I got shot while working at a Pizza Hut when I was 17.

    What happened?
    "Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen."
  • NoeetticaNoeettica Posts: 2,444 Captain
    Carrying would be a plus

    As long as all their background check / permit credentials were in order

    Might even pay for extra training

    If you are anti gun or anti American you are NOT getting a dime from me ...
    Based on the article, company policy varies from franchise to franchise.

    If you owned a franchise, would you allow your employees to carry?
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  • Grouper GeniusGrouper Genius Posts: 1,543 Captain
    Some jackwad was robbing the store. I had been there 2 weeks as a cook. He asked me to open the register, told him I didn't know how. Then he told me to open the safe. I told him "If I can't open the register, do you really think I can open the **** safe?'

    BANG

    Then he ran.
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  • Fish HaidFish Haid Posts: 8,417 Admiral
    Gardawg wrote: »
    See, I told y'all how dangerous it is to mess around with pizza! !

    Most likely, the robbers were pot-heads who had the "munchies". More proof that Pot is bad news.
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  • 2true2true Posts: 2,112 Captain
    Some jackwad was robbing the store. I had been there 2 weeks as a cook. He asked me to open the register, told him I didn't know how. Then he told me to open the safe. I told him "If I can't open the register, do you really think I can open the **** safe?'

    BANG

    Then he ran.

    Damnnn dood!
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