7-Eleven Clerk Fired After Shooting Attacker in Self-Defense: 'I Chose My Life Over My Job'
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A shocking tale of self-defense has unfolded in Tulsa, Oklahoma, involving Stephanie Dilyard, a former 7-Eleven night clerk. According to her account, a 59-year-old man, identified as Kenneth Thompson, threatened her life after she refused to accept a counterfeit $100 bill. When Thompson allegedly attempted to strangle her, Dilyard pulled out her firearm and shot him. The suspect fled the scene but later called 911 and was arrested after seeking treatment at a hospital. Dilyard, who worked alone at the 7-Eleven from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. for over two years, was fired by the company for violating their policy on gun ownership. However, under Oklahoma's self-defense laws, Dilyard is protected and had every right to defend herself. The incident has raised questions about 7-Eleven's policies on employee protection during after-hours staffing and the use of firearms in self-defense situations. Dilyard, who still bears physical scars from the incident, has expressed her hope that her experience will serve as a warning to women that they have the right to defend themselves. Her story has sparked a heated debate about the responsibility of employers to protect their employees and the rights of individuals to defend themselves in life-threatening situations.
