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The Chill Spot Nightclub Shooting Leaves Three People Injured.

The Chill Spot Nightclub Shooting, Atlanta,  Leaves Three People Injured. (11Alive.com)

Could the shooting in the parking lot outside an Atlanta nightclub have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victims? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

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Gunfire rang out outside an Atlanta, Georgia nightclub early Sunday morning, October 6, 2019, leaving three people injured.

According to 11Alive.com, “[t]hree people were shot just before 4:30 a.m….at The Chill Spot in the 1900 block of Moreland Avenue, SE.”

According to the report, “the preliminary investigation indicates that the shooting happened when a male and female got into an argument at the nightclub.”  The suspect reportedly pulled out a handgun and started shooting at the other suspect.  That other suspect retrieved his gun and also started shooting, according to news reports.

Three people were injured in the shooting, two victims were taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in critical but stable condition and the third victim was taken to Atlanta Medical Center in stable condition.

CBS46.com is reporting, “[p]olice have arrested a woman in connection with a shooting outside “The Chill Spot” nightclub early Sunday morning.”

The other male suspect has not been identified.

Our Legal Take

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Nightclub patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises they are visiting. The level of security provided at the property 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 prior incidents of violence been reported on or near the property, and were any security measures implemented to address any past incidents? 
  • Does the property have a protocol to check guests for deadly weapons?
  • 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?

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 property owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its visitors, the victims 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 the victims retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

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Could the shooting of this young woman have been prevented, and are justice and compensation available to the victim?

A 19-year-old woman was reportedly shot and injured outside “Harlem Nights Ultra Lounge…in the 100 block of Courtland Street early Thursday morning,” November 8, 2018, according to WSBTV 2.

According to the AJC “an argument at [the] downtown nightclub spilled outside.” The young woman was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg. Her identity and current condition have not been released.

Was negligent security a factor in this senseless Atlanta shooting? Read Our Legal Take below to find out if victim may have legal avenues for justice and claims for substantial compensation in Georgia.

Our Legal Take

Business 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 property and whether this shooting may have been prevented.

  • What security measures, such as bright lighting, monitored surveillance cameras, weapons screenings, and visible security personnel, were in place to deter crime and protect the victim at the time of the shooting?
  • Was alcohol a factor in the shooting? What nightclub age restrictions were in place at the time of the shooting and how were these enforced?
  • Were efforts made by nightclub security or management to safely and separately remove all parties involved in the initial dispute from the premises? Were police called at the start of the initial altercation?

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 nightclub owner failed to provide adequate security, the victim family may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for her injuries.

The Murray Law Firm has recovered millions of dollars for victims of unsafe properties in Georgia, and recently obtained a $29.25 million dollar verdict in Georgia.

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 CALL NOW: 404.842.1600. Consultations are free and confidential.

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Could this tragic Buckhead nightclub shooting have been prevented, and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family?

An altercation escalated into gunfire at a Buckhead nightclub Friday morning, October 5, 2018, claiming the life of a 36-year-old bystander.

According to The AJC, a fight broke out between a group of men “at the Buckhead Loft at Level V in the 2100 block of Tula Street.”

“You could tell they were going to get a weapon or whatever because they were talking a lot of mess. When they came back inside, they just started popping their guns, pow, pow, pow! Just crazy,” a witness told WSB-TV 2. Tragically, an innocent bystander was struck in the hail of gunfire.

Was negligent security a factor in this senseless loss of life? Read Our Legal Take below to find out if the victim’s family may have legal avenues for justice and claims for substantial compensation in Georgia.

Our Legal Take

Nightclub 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 nightclub and whether this tragedy may have been prevented.

  • Were any attempts made by nightclub management or security to de-escalate the initial altercation and safely and separately remove all parties involved from the premises, prior to gunfire? Were police called at the start of the initial dispute?
  • What security measures, such as weapons screenings, surveillance cameras, and security personnel, were in place to deter crime and protect the victim 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 nightclub owner failed to provide adequate security, the victim’s family may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for his wrongful death.

The Murray Law Firm has recovered millions of dollars for victims of unsafe properties in Georgia, and recently obtained a $29.25 million dollar verdict in Georgia.

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 CALL NOW: 404.842.1600. Consultations are free and confidential.

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