Crystal Wawrzynski Ellport, PA Shooting: Justice for Family?

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 Crystal Wawrzynski.

ELLPORT, PA News – One woman was killed and others injured after a shooting at an Ellport, PA bar early Saturday morning, September 7, 2024.

As reported by NCNewsOnline.com, “[police] were called at 1:57 a.m. Saturday to the bar on Portersville Road in Ellport where [the suspect] had been involved in an altercation with other patrons. He had been escorted out of the business and left in a white GMC Sierra.”

According to the report, “[the suspect] returned to the parking lot a few minutes later and opened fire toward the exterior of the bar with a rifle and a handgun, striking multiple vehicles and penetrating the main entrance door, striking victims inside the business as well.”

WTAE.com is reporting, “Crystal Wawrzynski was pronounced dead at the scene from gunshot wounds and her husband, Jonathan Wawrzynski, sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Joshua Lyons was also struck by gunfire and sustained a serious injury and was transported to a Pittsburgh Hospital. Edward Martin sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot.”

The investigation is ongoing.

Legal Options for the Family of Crystal Wawrzynski?

OUR LEGAL TAKE

Bar 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 Crystal Wawrzynski may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss. In addition, any injured 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 family of Crystal Wawrzynski and any injured victims retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

Successful Legal Outcomes in Similar Cases?

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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