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Patrick Alonzo Alston Killed in North Charlotte Gas Station Shooting (WSOCTV)
Did negligent security contribute to this tragic loss of life and are justice and compensation available to Mr. Alston’s family?
LOCAL NEWS
Gunfire erupted outside a North Charlotte Gas Station on January 27, 2019. WSOCTV is reporting, “Officers responded to the shooting just after 6:30 p.m. outside the [a] gas station on Mallard Creek Road.”
According to the Charlotte Observer, “The man killed Sunday evening in the University City area of Charlotte has been identified as 36-year-old Patrick Alonzo Alston.”
A suspect has not been named. The investigation of Mr. Alston’s death marked Charlotte’s 11th homicide investigation this month according to WSOCTV.
OUR LEGAL TAKE
Gas station patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided at the gas station and whether this tragedy may have been prevented.
- Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near property?
- What security measures, such as bright lighting, monitored surveillance cameras, clear windows, and visible security personnel, were in place to deter crime and protect Mr. Alston at the time of the shooting?
Generally, property owners are required to protect all those legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. Should the facts of this matter reveal that the gas station owner failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, Patrick Alonzo Alston’s family may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for their loss.
Based upon its prior successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, The Murray Law Firm suggests that photographs and a thorough, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed immediately, before any evidence may be repaired, damaged or destroyed. Given the complexities of pursuing a negligent security case, it is imperative that the victim’s family retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.
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