The Brief
- A woman faces a felony battery charge after police say she violently attacked a 73-year-old 7-Eleven employee in Largo.
- Debora Barnes was rushed to Morton Plant Hospital with facial swelling and an elevated heart rate.
- Despite the alleged attack, the dedicated senior plans to return to her regular store shift on Wednesday.
LARGO, Fla. – A 73-year-old convenience store worker is recovering after police say a woman attacked her Tuesday afternoon at a Largo 7-Eleven.
7-Eleven attack
What we know:
The violent encounter unfolded at the 7-Eleven located near East Bay Drive and Missouri Avenue.
Employee Debora Barnes, who has worked at the location for four years, discovered a woman hiding inside the restroom drinking stolen alcohol. Barnes recognized the woman from a previous shoplifting incident in the parking lot.…