Georgia Legal Report
Clintavious Mister Killed in Bibb County Gas Station Shooting. (13WMAZ.com)
Did negligent security contribute to this shooting death of Clintavious Mister and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.
BIBB COUNTY NEWS
Gunfire erupted Monday night, July 1, 2019 at a Bibb County, Georgia gas station leaving one man dead.
According to Fox5Atlanta.com, “[t]he Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to a person shot call about 10:30 p.m. Monday…in the parking lot of [a] gas station in the 3700 block of Irwinton Road.” 13WMAZ.com is reporting, “deputies arrived on scene to find 21-year-old Clintavious Mister with a gunshot wound to the head.” Per the report, an argument occurred and during the arguing, the suspect went to his car, pulled out a gun, and shot Clintavious Mister in the head. [Mr.] Mister was taken to the Medical Center, Navicent Health where he later died.
The suspect has not been identified and the investigation is ongoing.
OUR LEGAL TAKE
Gas Station and convenience store 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 there been prior incidents of violence on or near the property?
- 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?
- Was management aware of the initial argument and did management try to de-escalate the situation prior to 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 family of Clintavious Mister 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 family of Clintavious Mister retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.
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