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James Lounge Shooting in Memphis, TN Leaves One Person Dead, Two Injured. (WREG.com)
Could the shooting outside a Memphis nightclub have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victims and family? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.
Local News
Gunfire rang out outside a Memphis, Tennessee nightclub early Wednesday morning, December 11, 2019, leaving one person dead and two people injured.
As reported by LocalMemphis.com, “[i]t happened just before 12:30 a.m. in the parking lot of James Lounge in the 3100 block of Summer Avenue.”
According to the report, “a fight broke out inside the club…those involved went outside, when shooting began.”
WREG.com is reporting, “[o]ne man was already deceased outside the business when first responders made the scene…[t]wo other males were located nearby. They were both rushed to the Regional Medical Center in critical condition.”
The investigation is ongoing.
Our Legal Take
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Nightclub patrons 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?
- What 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?
- Does the nightclub check guests for dangerous 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 nightclub owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its visitors, the family of the deceased victim 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 the deceased victim and any injured victims retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.
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