Categories: ThecounT

Papa John’s CEO Shows Up To Funeral Of Employee Slain In Robbery

A Papa John’s founder and CEO John Schnatter attended the funeral of 22-year-old Gordon Schaffer who was killed in a store robbery.

The shooting occurred at Papa John’s in Columbia on Oct. 21.

Schaffer was laid to rest Saturday at Spring Hill Memorial Park with Papa John’s delivery cars lining the area behind the funeral home.

The company previously released a statement following Schaffer’s death that read, in full, “We are deeply saddened by this senseless tragedy and our thoughts and prayers are with the Schaffer family. The safety of our employees is our top priority. We are providing counseling for our team members, and we are fully cooperating with local law enforcement during this investigation.” h/t wkrn

 
Papa John’s offered to pay for Schaffer’s hospital bills and funeral expenses.

A 17-year-old, Darious Fitzpatrick, has been arrested in the case and charged with first degree murder, felony murder and especially aggravated robbery.

THECOUNT.COM "ALWAYS OPEN! Since 2005!"

this is why i'm hot

Recent Posts

AL Man Brandon Seagle ID’d As Victim In Tuesday Bibb County Fatal Head-On Crash

WOODSTOCK, AL. (THECOUNT) — Brandon L. Seagle, a West Blocton man, was killed Tuesday morning…

17 hours ago

PA Woman Felicia Moyer ID’d As Victim In Tuesday Pine Grove Fatal Motorcycle Crash

PINE GROVE TOWNSHIP, PA. (THECOUNT) — Felicia Moyer, an Auburn woman, was killed Tuesday after…

18 hours ago

Jeffrey Epstein Prison Guard ‘Unexplained Cash Deposits’ Weeks Before His Death

NEW YORK, NY. (THECOUNT) — Tova Noel, a former federal correctional officer assigned to monitor…

2 days ago

FL Man Brad Wloczewski ID’d As Victim In Sunday Palm Beach Fatal Crash

WEST PALM BEACH, FL. (THECOUNT) — Bradley J. Wloczewski, a West Palm Beach man, was…

3 days ago

Three Women ID’d After Slaughtered by Man Who Said He ‘Needed Gas Money’ to Get Back to Iowa

WAYNE COUNTY, UT. (THECOUNT) — The three women allegedly killed by an Iowa man in…

6 days ago

VA Man Anthony Lee Spencer ID’d As Victim In Thursday Roanoke Fatal Harley Crash

ROANOKE, VA. (THECOUNT) — Anthony Lee Spencer, a Roanoke man, was killed Thursday evening after…

6 days ago