Security Negligence? Merly’s Cafe Bar Shooting in Philadelphia, PA Leaves Three Men Injured.

Did negligent security contribute to the shooting at a Philadelphia bar and are justice and compensation available to the victims?  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

LOCAL NEWS

Three men were injured after a shooting at a Philadelphia, PA bar Tuesday night, Nov 14, 2023.

As reported by 6ABC.com, “[the shooting] happened just before 9 p.m. at Merly’s Cafe in South Philadelphia on 7th and Oregon streets.”

NBCPhiladelphia.com is reporting, “more than 30 shell casings were found at the scene. Some of the shell casings were actually inside of the bar located on the corner of 7th and Oregon, so, we know shots were fired from inside the bar as well as outside the bar.”

According to the report, “[a] 38-year-old man was shot three times, once in the shoulder, the back and the left hand. A 35-year-old man was shot twice in the back and once in the arm. A 34-year-old man was shot once in the face.”

CBSnews.com is reporting, “all three men were taken to Jefferson University Hospital and are listed as stable.”

The investigation is ongoing.

IS JUSTICE AVAILABLE? OUR LEGAL TAKE

Bar 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:

• • 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?
  • Does the property owner or management have a protocol to check guests for deadly weapons prior to entering the establishment?

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 victims 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 victims retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

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