Security Negligence? Mayfield Evans III Fatally Injured in Columbus, OH Parking Lot Shooting.

Did negligent security contribute to this shooting and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

Gunfire erupted late Wednesday night, September 21, 2022 at a Columbus parking lot leaving one man dead.

As reported by ABC6onyourside.com, “[o]fficers responded to the shots fired complaint in the area of Parkford Lane around 11:15 p.m. While en route, they were directed to Harvester Lane to search for a person who had been shot.”

10tv.com is reporting, “[p]olice found Mayfield Evans III suffering from a gunshot wound in the 1600 block of Harvester Lane.”

The shooting investigation is ongoing.

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:

• What security measures were in place to deter crime and protect the victim at the time of the shooting?
• Does the property owner or management have a protocol to check guests for deadly weapons prior to entering the establishment?
• Have there been prior incidents of violence on the property, and were any security measures added after any prior incidents?
• Was the property aware of any suspicious persons or suspicious activity on the property prior to the shooting? 
• Have prior incidents of violence been reported on or near the property?
• Were any security personnel at the property?
• Have there been prior incidents of violence on 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? 
• 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 Mayfield Evans III 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 Mayfield Evans III retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

OUR RESULTS: OVER $125 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS

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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