Richard Henderson IV Kings Mountain Shooting: Justice for Family?

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Richard Walter Henderson IV Killed During an Armed Robbery of an Armored Truck in Kings Mountain, NC. (WCCBCharlotte.com)

Kings Mountain, NC News – A man lost his life while servicing an ATM Wednesday morning, October 30, 2024.

WCNC.com is reporting, “[t]he incident occurred a few minutes before 9 a.m. at a pharmacy along East King Street, also known as U.S. 74 Business Route, in Kings Mountain. [Police Chief] confirmed the victim was shot multiple times and died at the scene. The case is being investigated as an armed robbery homicide.”

According to the report, “[the victim] was attempting to service the ATM when this incident took place.”

WCCBCharlotte.com is reporting, “[u]pon arrival, [officers] located a [Armored truck] employee laying on the ground next to an unsecure ATM machine. The employee, 29-year-old Richard Henderson IV, suffered a gunshot wound to the upper right chest area. CPR was administered for several minutes but Henderson died from his injuries.”

WCNC.con has identified the ferment as “Richard Walter Henderson IV.”

The investigation is ongoing.

Potential Legal Claims for the Family of Richard Walter Henderson IV?

OUR LEGAL TAKE

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Employees, vendors and guests have a right to safety and security while on the premises of a business. The safety measures provided at the site may be at issue in this matter, and may be important in evaluating whether this tragic incident may have been prevented.

List of factual and legal inquires:

Have prior incidents of violence been reported on or near the property?
Was the property owner or manager aware of any suspicious activity prior to the shooting?
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?
Have authorities been to the property on prior occasions?

Under workers’ compensation laws, our legal team suggests that the family of Richard Walter Henderson IV will most likely be entitled to significant compensation as a result of this accident. While they should be eligible for benefits under workers compensation laws, they may also hold a substantial third-party safety negligence claim. Based on its history and experience in representing families in workers compensation and negligence claims, The Murray Law Firm suggests that the family of Richard Walter Henderson IV should retain legal counsel without delay so as to ensure that all evidence connected to the incident is preserved.

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