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7-Eleven Fires Oklahoma City Clerk Who Shot Alleged Attacker During Overnight Shift

Police say the clerk is protected by Oklahoma's self-defense law.

Overview

  • Authorities identified the suspect as Kenneth Thompson, 59, who fled after being shot, called 911, received hospital treatment, and was then arrested on assault, threats, counterfeit money charges, and a parole-violation warrant.
  • Oklahoma City police say the assault was recorded on store video and that the suspect had a knife when he was shot in the stomach.
  • Police reported that Stephanie Dilyard suffered minor injuries and was not arrested.
  • Dilyard says 7-Eleven terminated her for violating a firearms-related policy, and the company has not clarified the rule or responded to local outlets' questions.
  • KWTV reported that a 7-Eleven clerk said employees are not allowed to carry guns at work, and Dilyard said she had been working alone on the overnight shift for more than two years.