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Man Fatally Shot While Sitting in Car at Willow Ridge Apartments.

Man Fatally Shot While Sitting in Car at Willow Ridge Apartments. (Fox5Atlanta.com)

Did negligent security contribute to this shooting death at a DeKalb County apartment complex and are justice and compensation available to the family of the victim?

DECATUR NEWS

Gunfire erupted at a Decatur, Georgia apartment complex Friday evening, April 19, 2019, leaving one man dead.  According to Fox5Atlanta.com, “It happened around 7 p.m. Friday at the Willow Ridge Apartments in Decatur.” The news story reports that the victim was shot several times, “[m]edics rushed him to the hospital where he died.”

The investigation is ongoing.

WSBtv.com reported on a shooting homicide in this apartment complex back in June 2015.

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.

  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on the property?
  • If any prior incidents of violence did occur, did the property owner make any security changes?
  • What security measures, such as gated-entry, fencing, bright lighting, monitored surveillance cameras, and visible security patrols, were in place to deter crime and protect the victim and others at the time of 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 apartment complex owner failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, the family of the victim may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their loss. 

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 family of the victim 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

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 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.

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Man Killed at DeKalb Quick Stop Convenience Store Shooting.

Man Killed at DeKalb Convenience Store Shooting. (AJC.com)

Did negligent security contribute to this shooting death and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family?

DEKALB NEWS

Gunfire erupted Monday evening, April 15, 2019 at a DeKalb, Georgia convenience store leaving one person dead.

According to AJC.com, “[t]he deadly shooting happened at the Quick Stop at 1101 North Hairston Road in unincorporated Stone Mountain…[a]bout 6:30 p.m., officers found the man on the ground in the doorway with a gunshot wound.”  The victim later died at an area hospital according to the report.  No suspects have been identified.

This convenience store has apparently been in the news before, Fox5Atlanta.com reported on a shooting death in June 2018.

OUR LEGAL TAKE

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

  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near property?
  • Were any extra security measures incorporated after any prior incidents of violence?
  • What security measures, such as bright lighting, monitored surveillance cameras, clear windows, and visible security personnel, were in place to deter crime and protect the victim at the time of 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 convenience store owner failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, the victim’s family may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their loss. 

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’s family 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 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.

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3 Teens Injured at Sweet 16 Birthday Party at LPT Studios in Clayton County.

3 Teens Injured at Sweet 16 Birthday Party in Clayton County. (WSBtv.com)

Could this shooting have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victims?

Clayton County News

Gunfire erupted at a Morrow, Georgia event hall early Saturday night, April 13, 2019, leaving three teen boys injured.  According to WSBtv.com, “[t]he teens were hit by the gunfire after a large fight broke out outside LPT Studios on Lake Harbin Drive in Morrow…two boys were shot in the leg and the other was shot in the torso.”  News-Daily.com is reporting “the juveniles had been taken to local hospitals before police arrived.” The news story reports that the LPT Studios owner “rented out his studio at 2270 Lake Harbin Road for a girl’s Sweet 16 birthday party and that his “God-fearing studio” had never had any trouble before.”   No security was hired for the party according to the News-Daily.com news story.

The investigation is ongoing and no suspects or victims have been identified.

Our Legal Take

Business patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises the they are visiting. 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 incidents of violence on or near the property?
  • Was the establishment properly staffed with security personnel for the event?
  • What security measures, such as bright lighting, visible surveillance cameras, and security personnel, were in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of 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 owners failed to provide adequate security to protect those on the premises, the victims may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their loss.

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 victims 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 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.