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Aterrio Monroe Killed in North Charleston Convenience Store Shooting. (Live5News.com)
Did negligent security contribute to this shooting death and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family?
NORTH CHARLESTON NEWS
Gunfire erupted Sunday night, May 12, 2019 at a North Charleston, South Carolina convenience store leaving one person dead.
According to Live5News.com, “shortly before 11 p.m. on Sunday officers responded to the Max Quick Stop on McMillan Avenue for a shooting.” According to the report, “[w]hen officers got on scene, they found a man lying on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound.” ABCnews4.comis reporting “Aterrio Monroe, 27, has been identified as the victim…[he] was pronounced dead at MUSC.”
No arrests have been announced.
OUR LEGAL TAKE
Convenience store and gas station patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided at the convenience store and whether this tragedy may have been prevented.
- Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near property?
- Was there any suspicious activity reported prior to the shooting?
- What security measures, such as bright lighting, monitored surveillance cameras, clear windows, and visible security personnel, were in place to deter crime and protect Aterrio Monroe 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 convenience store owner failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, Aterrio Monroe’s family may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their loss.
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 Aterrio Monroe’s family retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.
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