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Could the shooting at a Swainsboro bar have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family and injured victims? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

Local News

Gunfire erupted at a Swainsboro, Georgia bar early Saturday morning, July 3, 2021, leaving one man dead and three other people injured.

As reported by WRDW.com, “[o]n Saturday at approximately 3:58 a.m., the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was requested by the Swainsboro Police Department to assist with a shooting investigation. At approximately 2:02 a.m., 911 received a call to [a Sports Bar & Lounge] located at 229 S. Main St. in Swainsboro. The caller advised there were gunshots and several people were injured.”

WSAV.com is reporting, “[p]olice found Jamichael Kirkland, 30, dead at the scene.”

According to the report, “[p]olice also found Jasmin Crawford, 25, Taniya Adams, 20 and Cordaro Kirkland, 34, all suffering from gunshot wounds…All three were transported to a local hospital and then to Augusta University Health Medical Center. Cordaro Kirkland remains in stable condition but the other two victims were later released.”

The investigation is ongoing.

Our Legal Take

Bar patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises they are visiting. The level of security provided at the bar 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? 
• Was the bar aware of any suspicious activity prior to the shooting?
• Does the bar have a protocol to check guests for deadly weapons prior to entering the establishment?
• What security measures, such as bright lighting, visible surveillance cameras, and security personnel, were in place to deter crime and protect the victim 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 bar owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its visitors, the family of Jamichael Kirkland may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss. In addition, Jasmin Crawford, Taniya Adams, Cordaro Kirkland 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 family of Jamichael Kirkland and any injured victims retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

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