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One injured in Shooting Outside Florence Nightclub. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)
Could the shooting at a Florence nightclub have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim?
Local News
Gunfire rang out at a Florence, South Carolina nightclub early Sunday morning, April 14, 2019, leaving one person injured. According to WBTW.com, “Sheriff’s deputies received a call at about 1:40 a.m. on Sunday about a shooting at a nightclub at 2049 West Evans Street in Florence.” The news story reports “[o]ne person was receiving medical treatment for what was believed to be a gunshot wound that was not life-threatening.” SCNow.com is reporting “[i]t is believed that multiple rounds were fired in the club’s parking lot, and two other vehicles in the lot were struck.”
The investigation is ongoing according to the media reports.
Our Legal Take
Nightclub patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided on the property and whether this tragedy may have been prevented.
- Have prior incidents of violence been reported on or near the property?
- Does the nightclub have a protocol to check guests for deadly weapons prior to entering the establishment?
- What nightclub 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?
Generally, property owners are required to protect all those legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. Should the facts of this matter reveal that the property owners failed to provide adequate security to protect those on the premises, the victim may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their 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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