Pizza Hut driver suspended from his job after he shot an armed robber

[ericire12]

A Des Moines pizza driver was suspended from his job after he shot an armed robber who put a gun to his head Thursday and demanded money. Link:http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080401/NEWS/80401028



The suspect, Kenneth Jimmerson, 19, was arrested when he later called for medical help. Jimmerson, who police say suffered at least three gunshot wounds, survived his injuries and faces a first-degree robbery charge. Melanie Stout, 18, who allegedly called in the pizza order, is charged with conspiracy.

Spiers said it was the first time in 10 years on the job that he’d been a robbery victim.
“Anytime you’re involved in delivery, I suppose you’re an easy target,” he said.

Spiers, who has a valid handgun permit, said he’s been “pretty much in the dark” about his job since the incident. Vonnie Walbert, vice president of human resources at Pizza Hut’s corporate offices in Dallas, said last week that employees are not allowed to carry guns “because we believe that that is the safest for everybody.”



Which is more unreasonable: Spiers’ concern for his safety, or Pizza Hut’s lack of concern for it? Let Pizza Hut know where you stand. Call 1-800-948-8488 to offer your opinion on Spiers’ employment situation.

 
BTW: A Google search turns up 574,000 hits for pizza delivery murder.

[HAWKFISH]

Similar cases to this one have happened in NC with delivery drivers shooting robbers. Good for the deliver drivers.. Anyone put in harms way because of a robber ..in a life threating case.. should be able to protect themselves..  I mean what's the delivery driver gonna do ..call the police..  he may be shot dead by the time the robbery is over.. Good for the Pizza Hut delivery person... 

[CZShooter]

I thought the following quote was appropriate...

"If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge nor jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim." - Jeff Cooper

[Mojave Desert]

It's far better to be unemployed and alive, than buried in a big Pizza Hut box.

[twyacht]

I thought the following quote was appropriate...

"If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge nor jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim." - Jeff Cooper

Amen, Great quote by a truly great man.

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[SaluteTheGuard]

Pizza Hut should hire him back with a raise cuz we all know they'd be saying "if only he had protected himself with his gun" had he been shot.

[tombogan03884]

Pizza Hut should hire him back with a raise cuz we all know they'd be saying "if only he had protected himself with his gun" had he been shot.

But they won't.

[MikeBjerum]

Has anyone heard what the status of Spiers is?  Tried Thursday and Friday to get through to Pizza Hut Customer Service, and ended up on hold for soooooooo long I gave up both times.  It's another hour before I can try today, but I'm getting ready to go play.

[ismram]

If I had a chance to talk to Ken, I would advise him to go tell Pizza Hut to  POUND SAND!!! They don't give a crap about him or any of there employees! Go find a new job for a company that cares about there people.

[Dharmaeye]

A Des Moines pizza driver was suspended from his job after he shot an armed robber who put a gun to his head Thursday and demanded money. Link:http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080401/NEWS/80401028



The suspect, Kenneth Jimmerson, 19, was arrested when he later called for medical help. Jimmerson, who police say suffered at least three gunshot wounds, survived his injuries and faces a first-degree robbery charge. Melanie Stout, 18, who allegedly called in the pizza order, is charged with conspiracy.

Spiers said it was the first time in 10 years on the job that he’d been a robbery victim.
“Anytime you’re involved in delivery, I suppose you’re an easy target,” he said.

Spiers, who has a valid handgun permit, said he’s been “pretty much in the dark” about his job since the incident. Vonnie Walbert, vice president of human resources at Pizza Hut’s corporate offices in Dallas, said last week that employees are not allowed to carry guns “because we believe that that is the safest for everybody.”



Which is more unreasonable: Spiers’ concern for his safety, or Pizza Hut’s lack of concern for it? Let Pizza Hut know where you stand. Call 1-800-948-8488 to offer your opinion on Spiers’ employment situation.

 
BTW: A Google search turns up 574,000 hits for pizza delivery murder.

Thank you,
Just phoned and left a message that it appears they are UN AMERICAN with their anti-consitution position.