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Dexter Lynah Fatally Injured in Walterboro, SC Nightclub Shooting. (WalterboroLive.com)
Could the shooting at a Walterboro nightclub have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.
Local News
Gunfire erupted at a Walterboro, SC nightclub early Sunday morning, July 30, 2022, leaving one man dead.
As reported by WalterboroLive.com, “[d]eputies with the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office were called to the [nightclub] at about 2 a.m. on Sunday, July 30th.”
ABCnews4.com is reporting, “[d]eputies responding to the scene located a man who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He later succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital.”
According to the report, “[t]he Colleton County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Dexter Lynah, 23, of Walterboro.”
The investigation is ongoing.
Our Legal Take
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Nightclub and bar 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?
- Does the property owner or management have a protocol to check guests for deadly weapons prior to entering the establishment?
- What security measures, such as bright lighting, visible surveillance cameras, and security personnel, were in place to deter crime and protect the victim at the time of the shooting?
- Was the property owner or management aware of any suspicious activity prior to the shooting?
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 Dexter Lynah 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 Dexter Lynah retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.
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