Stephanie Dilyard, a 25-year-old employee of 7-Eleven, was fired after she used her firearm to save her life during a violent confrontation at work. Dilyard, who worked late-night shifts alone, faced an assailant who had threatened her with severe harm before she fought back, sustaining injuries but ultimately surviving the encounter.
The incident raises critical questions about workplace safety and company policies regarding self-defense. With data indicating that women are 2.5 times more likely to suffer severe injuries when choosing passive defense strategies, Dilyard’s case illustrates the risks employees face and the contentious debate around personal defense in high-risk jobs.
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