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Shooting at Prescott Apartments Leaves One Dead and One Injured.

Shooting at Duluth Apartment Complex Leaves One Dead and One Injured. (WSBtv.com)

Did negligent security contribute to the shooting death at a Duluth apartment complex and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family?

LOCAL NEWS

Gunfire erupted at a Duluth, Georgia apartment complex Saturday night, May 4, 2019, leaving one man dead and another injured.  According to 11Alive.com, “officers responded to a person shot call at the Prescott Apartments in the 1600 block of Centerview Drive at about 11:15 p.m.”  When officers did arrive, “they found two men in separate locations along the woodline behind the apartment property. Both were alive, but they had both been shot.”  WSBtv.com is reporting that with the two victims “[o]ne had been shot in the chest and the other in the shoulder…[t]he man who was shot in the chest died from injuries.”

Police are still searching for the gunman according to media reports.

OUR LEGAL TAKE

Apartment residents and guests have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided at the apartment complex and whether this shooting may have been prevented.

  • What security measures were in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the shooting?
  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on the property?
  • How did the suspect gain access to the property?

Generally, property owners are required to protect all those legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. Should the facts of this matter reveal that the apartment complex owner failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, the deceased victim’s family may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their loss. Additionally, Any other injured victim may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their injuries.

Based upon its prior successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, The Murray Law Firm suggests that photographs and a thorough, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed immediately, before any evidence may be repaired, damaged or destroyed. Given the complexities of pursuing a negligent security case, it is imperative that the deceased victim’s family and any other injured victims retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.

OUR RESULTS: OVER $100 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS

The Murray Law Firm has an extensive and successful record representing victims of violence and security negligence.  We have obtained over $100 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property. We offer our legal assistance, if desired.

We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover.  Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

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DISCLAIMERS:  The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request.  The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case.  “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.

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Shannon Williams injured in Macon Motel Shooting

Shannon Williams injured in Macon Motel Shooting. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Did negligent security contribute to this motel shooting and are justice and compensation available to Shannon Williams?

LOCAL NEWS

A young man was shot at a Macon, Georgia motel Tuesday evening, April 30, 2019.  According to 13WMAZ.com, “deputies responded to the American Best Value Inn on Romeiser Road just before 8 p.m. Tuesday.”  Deputies arrived and found “21-year-old Shannon Williams suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.”  WGXA.tv is reporting ” the victim was taken to The Medical Center, Navicent Health where they’re being treated for non-life threatening injuries.”  

According to media reports, a suspect has been identified but the suspect has not been detained yet.

OUR LEGAL TAKE

Motel guests have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided at the motel and whether this tragedy may have been prevented.

  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near the property?
  • What security measures, such as guarded-entry, monitored surveillance cameras, bright lighting, and visible security patrols, were in place to deter crime and protect Shannon Williams at the time of the shooting?
  • Was there any reports of suspicious activity prior to the shooting?

Generally, property owners are required to protect all those legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. Should the facts of this matter reveal that the motel owner failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, Shannon Williams may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for his injuries. 

Based upon its prior successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, The Murray Law Firm suggests that photographs and a thorough, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed immediately, before any evidence may be repaired, damaged or destroyed. Given the complexities of pursuing a negligent security case, it is imperative that Shannon Williams retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.

OUR RESULTS

The Murray Law Firm has an extensive and successful record representing victims of violence and security negligence.  We have obtained over $100 Million in verdicts and settlements for out Clients, including a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property. We offer our legal assistance, if desired.

We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover.  Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 888.842.1616. Consultations are free and confidential.

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DISCLAIMERS:  The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request.  The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case.  “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.

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Xavier Vision Identified as Victim in Acworth Gas Station Shooting

Acworth Gas Station Shooting leaves One Seriously Injured. (11alive.com)

Could the shooting at an Acworth gas station have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim?

Local News

Update: AJC.com is reporting the victim of Sunday’s shooting as Xavier Vision.  Also, police have arrested two more suspects in connection with the gas station shooting.

Gunfire erupted at a Acworth, Georgia gas station Sunday evening, April 28, 2019, leaving one person injured.  According to 11alive.com, “[t]he shooting happened at a [gas station] Food Mart in the 3400 block of Baker Road.”  AJC.com is reporting, “Acworth officers were called to the [gas station] by a witness who heard gunshots and saw someone run away from the victim’s vehicle, jump into another car and drive off…[t]he victim was found shot once and was taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital, where he was in critical condition but stable Sunday.”  According to the news report, three suspects have been taken into custody.

Our Legal Take

Gas station and convenience store patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided on the property and whether this tragedy may have been prevented.

  • Have there been prior violent incidents near or on the property?
  • What security measures, such as bright lighting, visible surveillance cameras and security patrols, were present to deter crime and protect the victim at the time of the shooting?
  • Was there any suspicious activity reported prior to the shooting?

Generally, property owners are required to protect all those legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. Should the facts of this matter reveal that the property owner failed to provide adequate security to protect those on the premises, the victim may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for his injuries.

Based upon its prior successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, The Murray Law Firm suggests that photographs and a thorough, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed immediately, before any evidence may be repaired, damaged or destroyed. Given the complexities of pursuing a negligent security case, it is imperative that the victim retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.

We’ve Obtained Over $100 Million in Verdicts and Settlements for our Clients…Contact us Now for a Free Consultation.

The Murray Law Firm has an extensive and successful record representing victims of violence and security negligence. We have recovered millions of dollars for our Clients, and recently obtained a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property. We offer our legal assistance, if desired.

We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover.  Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 404.842.1600. Consultations are free and confidential.

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DISCLAIMERS:  The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request.  The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case.  “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.