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Atlanta Gas Station Shooting Leaves One Man Dead.

Atlanta Gas Station Shooting Leaves One Man Dead. (AJC.com)

Could the shooting at an Atlanta gas station 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.

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Gunfire erupted at an Atlanta, Georgia gas station Tuesday night, October 1, 2019, leaving one man dead.

As reported by 11Alive.com, “[i]t happened at the Citgo gas station on Boulevard and North Avenue shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday.”

AJC.com is reporting, “[t]he man was found dead at the scene with several gunshot wounds, including one in his head.”

The investigation is ongoing, no suspects have been identified.

Our Legal Take

Gas station and convenience store patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the gas station 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 gas station owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its visitors, the victim’s family 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 victim’s family retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

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Neighbors near a high-crime Atlanta gas station are calling for an end to violence following an apparent string of shootings over the last few months.

According to  WSBTV 2,  a “Chevron…located on the corner of Lakewood Avenue and Jonesboro Road” has been the subject of three shooting investigations in the last four months. Residents voiced concerns with media, “saying it’s too dangerous to even drive by.”

The apparent history of criminal activity at the gas station raises grave questions over security measures at the property.

  • Has there been prior criminal activity on or near property? If so, what additional security measures could be implemented to reduce such crime on property in the future?
  • Are all security features, such as lighting, fencing and surveillance cameras, in place and working?
  • Is the gas station properly staffed with enough employees to both assist patrons and monitor the property?
  • Is a security guard or off-duty police officer visibly stationed on the premises?
  • Does the gas station provide bright lighting at all service areas?
  • Are the gas pumps, air pressure tanks, and other service areas clearly visible to gas station employees?
  • Do employees utilize a bulletproof pass-through window for late-night cash transactions?

Victims of Gas Station Violence: Know Your Rights

Gas station patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises of the establishment they are visiting. By law, Georgia property owners are required to protect all patrons legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm.

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Could this Atlanta gas station shooting have been prevented?

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Elliot Jacoby Johnson, 26, tragically was shot and killed at an Atlanta gas station Tuesday morning, March 2, 2018, while reportedly assisting friends in need.

Per reporting from the AJC, the young “father…was gunned down while helping friends change a tire at a south Fulton County gas station” at about “3 a.m. Tuesday.”  Channel 2 news reports that “[s]urveillance footage captured the deadly shooting and…police are now looking for [5 people].”  Sadly, Mr. Johnson leaves behind a young daughter according both news outlets.

Was negligent security on the part of the property owner a factor in this senseless shooting, and could this have been prevented?  Read Our Legal Take below to find out if the family may have legal avenues for justice and claims for substantial compensation in Georgia.

Our Legal Take

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 to those at the property and whether this shooting may have been prevented.

  • What security measures, such as bright lighting, security patrols, and other safety measures were in place to protect Mr. Johnson and deter crime at the time of the shooting?

By law, property owners in Georgia 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 or management failed to provide adequate security, the family of Mr. Johnson may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their loss.

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