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Negligent Security? Our Legal Take: Man Injured in Greensboro Gas Station Car Wash Shooting
Did negligent security contribute to this Greensboro car wash shooting? Read Our Legal Take to find out if the victim may have a legal avenue for justice and a claim for compensation.
Local News
Leroy Carter was reportedly shot and injured during a robbery outside a Greensboro gas station car wash Wednesday morning, August 10, 2016.
According to WNCN News, the robbery-shooting occurred “just after 9:30 a.m. next to the Bob’s Curb Market convenience store at the corner of Phoenix Drive off South Holden Road.”
Mr. Carter was apparently “washing his car when a man walked up to him, demanded money, shot him then took his wallet,” WNCN reports. Mr. Carter was transported to the hospital. His current condition has not been released.
Police have allegedly since charged a suspect in connection with the robbery-shooting, per media reports.
Our Legal Take
Patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on premises of the establishment they are visiting. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided at the gas station car wash and whether this shooting may have been prevented.
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August 2016 Crime Map (spotcrime.com)
What security measures, such as surveillance cameras and security patrols, were in place to protect patrons at the time of the shooting?
- August 2016 crime reports, from Spotcrime.com, reveal a number of recent robberies in the surrounding area. Was the property owner aware of any prior incidents of violence on or near the property? If so, were additional security precautions implemented by the property owners or management to deter crime?
Generally, property owners are required to protect all patrons legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. Should the facts of this matter reveal that the car wash owner or management failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, Mr. Carter may seek justice and elect to pursue a legal claim for his injuries.
Based upon its prior successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, The Murray Law Firm suggests that photographs and a thorough, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed immediately, before any evidence may be repaired, damaged or destroyed. Given the complexities of pursuing a negligent security case, it is imperative that the victim retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.
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