The Legal Herald
(FOX 57)
Could this senseless West Columbia gas station shooting have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim?
Local News
Security measures are in question after an argument escalated into gunfire “at a Valero gas station on Meeting Street Tuesday,” October 16, 2018, according to The State.
Police told FOX 57, the gunman “shot a person multiple times before leaving the crime scene…in a grey/silver Chevrolet HHR.” The victim’s identity and current condition have not been released.
Our Legal Take
Gas station and convenience store 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 senseless shooting may have been prevented.
- Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near property?
- What security measures, such as bright lighting, monitored surveillance cameras, clear windows and sight lines, and visible security patrols, 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 gas station owner or management failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, the victim may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for 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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