Matthew Champagne, Patricia Swett: Justice for Families? Fatally Injured in Nashua, New Hampshire Parking Lot Shooting.

Could the shooting at a Nashua parking lot have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victims families? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

Local News

Gunfire rang out at a Nashua, NH parking lot Friday night, Sept 29, 2023, leaving two people dead.

As reported by NECN.com, “[a]uthorities say they responded to reports of gunshots in the area of a Maple Street parking lot at around 10:30 p.m. Friday and found a man and a woman dead from apparent gunshot wounds.”

NBCBoston.com is reporting, “[a]utopsies completed Saturday determined both [victims] died from multiple gunshot wounds. The manner of their deaths were ruled homicides.”

According to LowellSun.com, “[t]he alleged victims have been identified by authorities as Matthew Champagne, 44, of Manchester, N.H., and Patricia Swett, 45, of Nashua.”

The shooting remains under investigation.

Is Justice Available? Our Legal Take

Parking lot patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises they are visiting. The level of security provided at the property 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?
• Was there security personnel at the property?
• Were security measures added after any prior incidents?
• 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?
• Does the property owner or management have a protocol to check guests for deadly weapons prior to entering the establishment?

Property owners and managers 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, or engaged in the negligent retention of its security personnel, the families of Matthew Champagne and Patricia Swett 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 and investigation 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 the families of Matthew Champagne and Patricia Swett 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 over $125 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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