Starbucks fires barista after subduing attempted robbery

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I thought it was the right thing to do.” open image in gallery Two Starbucks workers were allegedly fired following subduing two robbery suspects at their workplace Mr Harris was working the drive-thru at a Starbucks in St. Louis when two masked men entered the building and told everyone to get to the ground, the barista told the outlet. His attorney said that Mr Harris acted when he “realised he was at a stage which meant he either needed to intervene or risk himself or others being killed.” Mr Harris, and his co-worker, named Devin Jones-Ransom by Mr Harris’ attorney, reportedly “defended themselves” against two alleged robbers, “eventually stopping them in their tracks and leading to the arrest of both perpetrators,” Mr Krupp’s statement read. “When the robbers came in, my client complied and tried to open the cash register when he was struck in the head by one of the gunmen,” Mr Krupp said to The New York Post. “At that point you’re in a position to defend yourself.” Mr Krupp also added in his statement that the two workers were fired without explanation on what policy, if any, they violated.