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Orlando Gas Station Shooting Leaves One Person Injured.

Orlando Gas Station Shooting Leaves One Person Injured. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Could the shooting at an Orlando gas station have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

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Gunfire reportedly erupted at an Orlando, Florida gas station Wednesday night, October 23, 2019, leaving one person injured.

As detailed by ClickOrlando.com, “[t]he shooting was reported at [a gas station] on North Powers Drive near Colonial Drive.”

According to the report, “[a] 35-year-old man was shot Wednesday night at [the] gas station..the victim is expected to survive.”

The shooting investigation is ongoing.

Our Legal Take

Gas station and convenience store patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the gas station 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 there been prior violent incidents near or on the property?
  • What security measures were present to deter crime and protect the victim at the time of the shooting?
  • Was there any reports of suspicious individuals on the property prior to the incident?

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 gas station owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its visitors, the victim may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for his 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 victim retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect his interests.

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Gunfire erupted outside a “gas station at 3090 W. Sunrise Blvd.” August 23, 2018, leaving one man critically injured, according to the Sun-Sentinel. Police told media the shooting occurred “as the victim was leaving the gas station and convenience store and may have been the result of a robbery.”

The Florida Sheriff’s Association warns, “there has been an increase in reports of theft at gas stations around the country.” Valuables are often left in plain sight inside unlocked vehicles while customers are distracted at the pump or paying inside, creating an easy target for thieves and carjackers. Unfortunately, these crimes can escalate into violence with tragic consequences.

The FSA urges patrons to take safety precautions at the pump:

  • Pick stations that are well-lit and have video surveillance cameras at the pump.
  • Keep valuables out of plain view in your vehicle and lock the doors, even if you are going inside for a moment.
  • Don’t let your cell phone distract you.
  • Always remove your keys and lock the doors while you are pumping gas.

Victims of Florida Gas Station Violence: Know Your Rights

Gas station patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises of the establishment they are visiting. By law, Florida gas station owners are required to protect all patrons legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm.

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