Georgia Legal Report
Branden Gerena Killed in Gwinnett County Gas Station Shooting. (WSBtv.com)
Did negligent security contribute to this shooting death of Branden Gerena and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.
GWINNETT COUNTY NEWS
Gunfire erupted early Monday morning, July 1, 2019 at a Gwinnett County, Georgia gas station leaving one teen boy dead.
According to 11Alive.com, “15-year-old Branden Gerena, of Buford was at a gas station on the corner of Thompson Mill Road and Pebblebrook Drive in Buford, shortly after midnight when someone walked up and shot him in the head.” The teen was sadly unable to recover from his injuries, according to WSBtv.com.
There is video surveillance of the incident and police are searching for the suspect according to media reports.
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 Mr. Gerena at the time of the shooting?
- Was there any suspicious activity on or near the property 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 Branden Gerena 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 Branden Gerena retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.
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