Knowlege McNeill Lumberton, NC Shooting: Security Failure?

We have over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the family of Knowlege McNeill.

LUMBERTON, NC – A man was shot at a Lumberton, NC hotel Wednesday morning, September 11, 2024.

As reported by WMBFnews.com, “[a]uthorities in part of North Carolina are investigating after a man was found shot multiple times early Wednesday. [Police Lt.] with the Lumberton Police Department said officers responded to [a hotel] on Roberts Avenue just after 5 a.m.”

Robesonian.com is reporting, “when officers arrived, they found 22-year-old Knowlege McNeill of Lumberton dead from “multiple gunshot wounds.””

The investigation is ongoing.

What Legal Claims May Be Available to the Family of Knowlege McNeill?

OUR LEGAL TAKE

Hotel guests and visitors have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the hotel 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?
• Were any security personnel at the property?
• Were security measures added after any prior incidents?
• What protocol was in place to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the shooting? 
• Was the property owner or manager aware of any suspicious persons or suspicious activity on the property prior to the shooting?
• Have authorities been to the property on prior occasions?

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 property owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its visitors, the family of Knowlege McNeill may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss.

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 Knowlege McNeill retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

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The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence.  We have obtained nearly $250 million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including:

• A $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.
• Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a victim of gun violence at an apartment complex.
• Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a family who lost a loved one to gun violence at a commercial property.

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