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Red Springs Jiffy Stop Robbery Attempt Leads to Customer Being Shot. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)
Did negligent security contribute to this shooting and are justice and compensation available to the victim? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.
LOCAL NEWS
Gunfire erupted Saturday afternoon, July 20, 2019 at a Red Springs, North Carolina convenience store leaving one woman injured.
According to WPDE.com, “the robbery happened on July 20 around 4:30 a.m. at the Jiffy Stop on 1101 W. 3rd Avenue.” Officers responded after a report about a person being shot.
As reported by Robesonian.com, a masked man entered the store brandishing an unknown type of handgun. As the gunman rushed toward the counter, the manager ducked behind the counter, got his firearm and fired twice. The gunman fled but a customer near the front door was struck in the upper right arm by one of those bullets.
The customer was treated and released at Southeastern Regional Medical Center, according to the media reports.
OUR LEGAL TAKE
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?
- Was there any suspicious activity on the property prior to the shooting?
- What security measures, such as bright lighting, 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?
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 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 his interests.
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