Georgia Legal Report
Daytron Merriweather Killed in Augusta, GA Motel Shooting; One Other Person Injured.(WRDW.com)
Did negligent security contribute to this Augusta motel shooting death 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
A man was shot and killed at an Augusta, Georgia motel late Thursday night, January 3, 2021.
As reported by WFXG.com, “[t]he Richmond County Sheriff’s Office…[responded] to a reported shooting on the 900 block of 5th St. in Augusta…the call came in at 11:12 p.m.”
WRDW.com is reporting, “Daytron Merriweather, 29, of Johnston, S.C., was shot at least one time and transported to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:38 p.m. Thursday.”
According to WFXG.com, “another victim…was shot twice and injured and was transported to the hospital to be treated for his injuries.”
The investigation is ongoing.
OUR LEGAL TAKE
Motel 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 motel 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, Daytron Merriweather‘s family may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss. In addition, any injured victim may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their 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 Daytron Merriweather‘s family and any injured victimretain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.
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