Georgia Legal Report
Ty Shown Moses, Kelvanti Lawrence Injured in Macon, GA Hotel Shooting. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)
Did negligent security contribute to this Macon hotel shooting and are justice and compensation available to the victims? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.
LOCAL NEWS
A man and woman were shot and injured at a Macon, Georgia hotel Sunday evening, May 24, 2020.
As reported by 13WMAZ.com, the shooting “happened at the Wood Spring Suites at 4949 Harrison Road around 5 p.m.”
According to the report, “three people got into an argument near the back parking lot of the motel.”
41NBC.com is reporting, “[d]uring the argument, [the suspect] took out a gun and shot both 32-year-old Ty Shown Moses and 26-year-old Kelvanti Lawrence.
Per the report, “Moses and Lawrence were taken to the Medical Center Navicent Health for treatment. The hospital lists them both in stable condition.”
The suspect was arrested.
OUR LEGAL TAKE
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hotel guests and visitors have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the motel 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:
- What security measures, such as guarded-entry, monitored surveillance cameras, bright lighting, and visible security patrols were in place to deter crime and protect the victim and others at the time of the shooting?
- Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near the property?
- Was the hotel aware of any improper activity before the incident occurred?
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 motel owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its guests and visitors, Ty Shown Moses and Kelvanti Lawrence may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for his injuries.
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 Ty Shown Moses and Kelvanti Lawrence retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect his interests.
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