A 51-year-old man has been arrested after attempting an armed robbery at a Georgia Chick-Fil-A restaurant, where he was successfully apprehended by the brave delivery driver.
In a heart-stopping incident captured on surveillance footage, a dedicated Chick-Fil-A delivery driver in Stone Mountain, Georgia, fought back against an armed robber, ultimately leading to the suspect's arrest.
The incident unfolded around 4:30 am on Wednesday when 51-year-old Tommie Lee Williams, armed and masked, smashed through a drive-thru window at the Stone Mountain Highway Chick-fil-A before entering the kitchen area.
Courageous Chick-Fil-A Delivery Driver Fends Off Armed Robber
According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, Williams threatened the delivery driver, demanding he open the safe. Faced with this terrifying ultimatum, the delivery driver, who has not been identified, refused, stating he did not know the combination.
Undeterred, Williams pointed a handgun at the driver, who, despite his fear, bravely decided to fight off his attacker. The two men engaged in a fierce struggle, with Williams' mask being forcibly removed during the chaos.
Courageous Chick-Fil-A Delivery Driver Fends Off Armed Robber
The surveillance footage captures the intensity of the altercation, as the men wrestle over the firearm. With unwavering determination, the delivery driver eventually managed to subdue Williams, preventing him from making off with any money.
Following the incident, Williams fled from the premises through a back door, but his luck would not hold. Detectives with the Gwinnett County Police Department swiftly identified a vehicle believed to have been used in the attempted robbery, leading to Williams' arrest.
Courageous Chick-Fil-A Delivery Driver Fends Off Armed Robber
Williams has been charged with a litany of offenses, including armed robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, kidnapping, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and criminal damage to property.
The arrest was a testament to the bravery and quick thinking of the delivery driver, who risked his own safety to protect both himself and his workplace. The Gwinnett County Police Department lauded the driver's actions, commending his courage and resilience in the face of imminent danger.
