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Security Failure? Rajah Young Fatally Injured in Savannah, GA Sports Complex Parking Lot Shooting.

Rajah Young Fatally Injured in Savannah, GA Sports Complex Parking Lot Shooting. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Could the shooting death at a Savannah sports complex parking lot have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

Local News

Gunfire erupted in a Savannah, Georgia sports complex parking lot Tuesday night, October 12, 2021, leaving one man dead.

As reported by WTOC.com, “the shooting happened in the parking lot of [a local] athletic complex around 8:15 p.m.”

WSAV.com is reporting, “[p]olice discovered Rajah Young, 27, in the parking lot suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. He was transported to Memorial Health, where he died as a result of his injuries.”

A suspect was was arrested at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.

Our Legal Take

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Parking lot patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the property is of significance, and is a relevant consideration when analyzing whether this shooting may have been prevented.  The following questions are also important in assessing whether this incident may have been avoided:

  • Have there been prior violent incidents near or on the property?
  • What security measures were present to deter crime and protect the victim at the time of the shooting?
  • Was there any reports of suspicious individuals on the property prior to the incident?

Property owners are generally required to protect against foreseeable harm to anyone and everyone legally on the premises.  Should the investigation into this incident reveal facts that establish that the convenience store owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its visitors, the family of Rajah Young. may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss.

The Murray Law Firm has extensive and successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, and suggests that an immediate, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed so as to limit evidence from being altered, damaged or destroyed.  The complexities of pursuing a negligent security case are well understood by the legal team at The Murray Law Firm, and it is imperative that the family of Rajah Young retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

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