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Las Vegas, NV Convenience Store Stabbing Leaves One Man Injured. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)
Could the stabbing at a Las Vegas convenience store have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.
Local News
A man was stabbed and injured outside a Las Vegas, Nevada convenience store Friday, April 16, 2021.
As detailed by KTNV.com, “A Las Vegas man…was reportedly “very intoxicated” after drinking two bottles of wine when he stabbed a stranger April 16 outside of a 7-Eleven near Spring Mountain Road and Jones Boulevard.”
WDHD.com is reporting, “[the suspect] began arguing with the [the victim] and allegedly slashed him in the stomach and neck.”
According to KTNV.com, “[t]he victim, who had been stabbed twice and was transported to a local hospital, was able to identify [the suspect] from a photo. Police were able to track [the suspect] to an address on Spitze Drive. He was taken into custody and transported to the Spring Valley Area Command.”
The investigation is ongoing.
Our Legal Take
Convenience store patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the convenience store is of significance, and is a relevant consideration when analyzing whether this incident may have been prevented. The following questions are also important in assessing whether this incident may have been avoided:
- Have there been prior violent incidents near or on the property?
- What security measures were present to deter crime and protect the victims at the time of the incident?
- Was there any reports of suspicious individuals on the property prior to the incident?
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 convenience store owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its visitors, the victim may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their injuries.
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 victim retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.
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