Fulton Citizen to be Recognized for Bravery in Thwarting Armed Robbery

Rufus Lynch Dis-Armed Robber of Domino’s Pizza in South Fulton, Held Him for Police

Atlanta—This morning, 26 January, at 11 a.m. at the Office of the District Attorney, Fulton County District Attorney Paul L. Howard, Jr. (Atlanta Judicial Circuit), the Fulton County Police Department, the South Fulton Chamber of Commerce, and the Domino’s Pizza corporation will recognize Mr. Rufus Lynch for his exceptional courage in foiling an attempted armed robbery of a Domino’s Pizza location at 1195 Fairburn Road in south Fulton County on 13 January. Mr. Lynch—who recently served as a member of the Grand Jury—was waiting in the store for his order when defendant Daniel Cloud (20) entered with a weapon drawn and demanded money from the clerk. Fortunately, the gun jammed, and, in this instant, the quick-thinking Mr. Lynch tackled the robber from behind. In the struggle, Cloud was dis-armed, and the store manager retrieved the weapon. Mr. Lynch held Cloud until Fulton County police arrived to take him into custody. The entire event was caught on the store’s surveillance camera. (This tape will be shown at today’s recognition event.)

“The kind of courage and common decency displayed by Mr. Lynch should not go unrecognized,” says Mr. Howard. “He could have simply fled the scene but instead he chose to act and stop a criminal in his tracks. Mr. Lynch is a model good citizen, and we thank him.”
Cloud was indicted this week on charges of aggravated assault with intent to rob, criminal attempt to commit armed robbery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. (These charges are merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.)

*Media with cameras are welcome and encouraged to attend.

CONTACT: Erik Friedly, 404.224.0560 (office); 770.583.6069 (pager); erik.friedly@co.fulton.ga.us