Alan David Whitworth Killed in Phoenix, AZ Construction Site Shooting. (Fox10Phoenix.com)

Alan Whitworth Phoenix, AZ Shooting. Security Failure?

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PHOENIX, AZ News – A man lost his life after a shooting incident at a Phoenix, AZ construction site Sunday morning, September 1, 2024.

Fox10Phoenix.com is reporting, “[a] Phoenix construction site became the center of a homicide investigation after a worker was shot and killed and another is fighting for his life. Phoenix Police say at around 8 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1, officers were flagged down by witnesses who said two men were shot near 39th Street and Thomas Road.”

12newsnow.com is reporting, “[o]ne man, identified by police as 48-year-old Alan David Whitworth, was pronounced dead at the scene and the second man, who police have not identified but said is 19 years old, was taken to the hospital where he continues to fight for his life.”

According to the report, “the two people who were shot were working on a construction project when an argument with the suspect took place. The suspect then drew a firearm and the shooting happened.”

The investigation is ongoing.

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OUR LEGAL TAKE

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Employees, vendors and guests have a right to safety and security while on the premises of a construction site. The safety measures provided at the site may be at issue in this matter, and may be important in evaluating whether this tragic incident may have been prevented.

List of factual and legal inquires:

What safety rules were in place to prevent this type of accident?
Were any security personnel at the property?
Was the construction company or property owner aware of the potential safety risks to employees?
What protocol was in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the shooting?

Under Workers’ Compensation laws, our legal team suggests that the family of Alan David Whitworth will most likely be entitled to significant compensation as a result of this accident. Based on its history and experience in representing families in workers compensation, The Murray Law Firm suggests that the family of Alan David Whitworth and any injured workers should retain legal counsel without delay so as to ensure that all evidence connected to the incident is preserved.

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