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Sterling Beasley Loses Life after Complication from Gun Shot Injuries From St. Louis, MO Gas Station Shooting. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)
Did negligent security contribute to this shooting death and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.
CLEVELAND NEWS
Gunfire erupted Thursday night, September 10, 2020 at a gas station in St. Louis, MO.
As reported by KSDK.com, “[t]he shooting happened on Sept. 10 around 10:40 p.m. in the parking lot of [a] gas station at 12188 Bellefontaine Road.”
According to the report, “two people were shot – a 25-year-old man and a 41-year-old man. Both victims were taken to hospitals with what police believed to be non-life-threatening injuries at the time.”
KSDK is reporting, “the 25-year-old, who has been identified as Sterling Beasley of St. Louis city, was readmitted to a hospital on Nov. 5 due to complications from the gunshot wound to his hip. On Nov. 11, Beasley died due to his injuries.
The shooting remains under investigation.
OUR LEGAL TAKE
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Gas Station and convenience store 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 there been prior incidents of violence on or near the property?
- What security measures, such as monitored surveillance cameras, clear windows, and visible security personnel, were in place to deter crime and protect the victim at the time of the shooting?
- Was there any suspicious people or activity on the property 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 Sterling Beasley 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 Sterling Beasley retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.
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