Starbucks Fires Baristas Who Thwarted Robbery

Employees Michael Harris and Devin Jones-Ransom were terminated after subduing armed robbers at their St. Louis store, sparking controversy over the company's policies.

Two Starbucks baristas, Michael Harris and Devin Jones-Ransom, were fired after they fought back against two robbers at their St. Louis store in December.
The robbers, identified as Joshua Noe and Marquise Porter-Doyle, were armed with what appeared to be real guns, but when one of the guns broke during the robbery, the employees and a customer fought back.
Harris and Jones-Ransom were able to restrain Noe until the police arrived, while Porter-Doyle fled the scene but was later arrested.
The two robbers are now facing more than 20 felony charges for robbery, attempted robbery and assault.
Harris and Jones-Ransom were initially placed on leave before being fired a few weeks after the incident, with Starbucks not providing a specific reason for their termination.