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Ruthie McNeese: Justice for Family? Bystander Fatally Injured in Houston, TX Hookah Bar Shooting. (ABC13.com)
Did negligent security contribute to the shooting at a Houston hookah bar and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s Family? Our firm represents victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $200 million dollars for our Clients. Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.
LOCAL NEWS
One woman is dead and a man injured after a shooting at a Houston, TX hookah bar early Sunday morning, March 10, 2024.
As reported by ABC13.com, “[the shooting] happened in the 11200 block of the Southwest Freeway at [a hookah bar] shortly before 1:30 a.m.”
According to the report, “there was a fight between two groups of men who were kicked out of the establishment. Officials said the fight continued into the parking lot when one man reportedly pulled out a gun and started shooting. One man who was involved in the altercation was shot and transported to the hospital for surgery.”
FoxSanAntonio.com is reporting, “[p]olice said that [a] woman was hit by a stray bullet. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Per the report, “she was an innocent bystander who had nothing to do with the fighting that was inside or outside. She was just trying to get a sober ride home, and unfortunately, she was caught in the crossfire.”
According to Click2Houston.com, “Ruthie McNeese, 35, was killed. A 29-year-old man was also shot in the arm and was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.”
The investigation is ongoing.
IS JUSTICE AVAILABLE? OUR LEGAL TAKE
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Bar and parking lot guests have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. 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:
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- Have prior incidents of violence been reported on or near the property?
- Were any security personnel at the property?
- Were security measures added after any prior incidents?
- Was the property owner or manager aware of any suspicious persons or suspicious activity on the property prior to the shooting?
- Have authorities been to the property on prior occasions?
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 residents and visitors, the family of Ruthie McNeese may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss. In addition, any injured victim 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 Ruthie McNeese and any injured victim retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.
OUR RESULTS: NEARLY $200 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS
The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence. We have obtained nearly $200 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including:
- A $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.
- Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a victim of gun violence at an apartment complex.
- Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a family who lost a loved one to gun violence at a commercial property.
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