Nashville KFC Parking Lot Shooting: Legal Options Available?

We have over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the family of the shooting victim.

Man Dead After Shooting in Parking Lot of North Nashville, TN KFC Restaurant. (WSMV.com)

Nashville, TN News – A man was shot outside a restaurant Wednesday afternoon, February 5, 2025.

As reported by Nashville.Gov, “[t]he investigation to this point show that [the suspect] was outside by the entrance of the KFC with his bulldog. The victim and a female friend approached the entrance when the unrestrained dog approached the couple. The victim and [suspect] engaged in a verbal altercation before the victim and the woman turned and walked away toward Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. [The suspect] then fired multiple gunshots at the victim.”

WSMV.com is reporting, “[t]he [victim] was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he later died from his injuries.”

According to the report, “[the suspect] did flee from the scene, but he was located shortly after sitting on the steps of a nearby apartment. He was arrested and his dog was placed in Metro Animal Control’s care.”

The investigation is ongoing.

Legal Options for Family of Shooting Victim?

OUR LEGAL TAKE

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Restaurant and parking lot visitors and guests 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?
• 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 the victim 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 the victim retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect his interests.

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OUR RESULTS: NEARLY $250 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 $250 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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