The Legal Chronicle
Taleese Chandler: Justice for Family? Fatally Injured in West Point, MS Nightclub Shooting; Others Injured. (WTVA.com)
Could the shooting at a West Point nightclub have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family and injured victims? Our firm represents victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $200 million dollars for our Clients. Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.
Local News
Gunfire rang out at a West Point, MS nightclub early Sunday morning, March 3, 2024, leaving one woman dead and multiple others injured.
As reported by WAPT.com, “[a] woman was killed and about a dozen other people were injured in a mass shooting at a Mississippi nightclub. Investigators said the shooting took place early Sunday morning at [a lounge] in West Point. Police said a 20-year-old woman was killed during the attack.”
According to the report, “several hundred people were believed to be inside the nightclub when the shooting broke out.”
WLBT.com is reporting, “[t]he [deceased] victim has been identified as Taleese Chandler, 20, of Columbus.”
A friend of the deceased victim is also recovering from the shooting. According to WTVA.com, “[the injured victim’s] two desires are to walk again on her own and to have peace following last month’s mass shooting at a nightclub in Clay County. [The victim] was one of the dozen who were wounded. A bullet struck her in the thigh and she spent 13 days in the hospital.”
The shooting remains under investigation.
Is Justice Available? Our Legal Take
FORMER CLIENT: I had lawyers calling me, and friends telling me who I should hire…I trusted in The Murray Law Firm and I’m glad I did.
Nightclub 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 prior incidents of violence been reported on or near the property?
- Was there security personnel at the property?
- Were security measures added after any prior incidents?
- Was the property owner or manager aware of any suspicious persons or suspicious activity on the property prior to the shooting?
- Have authorities been to the property on prior occasions?
- Does the property owner or management have a protocol to check guests for deadly weapons prior to entering the establishment?
Property owners and managers 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, or engaged in the negligent retention of its security personnel, the family of Taleese Chandler may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss. In addition, the other injured victims 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 and investigation 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 the family of Taleese Chandler and any injured victims retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.
OUR RESULTS: NEARLY $200 MILLION IN VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLIENTS
The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence. We have obtained nearly $200 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including:
- A $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe property.
- Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a victim of gun violence at an apartment complex.
- Settlement in excess of $10 million dollars for a family who lost a loved one to gun violence at a commercial property.
We offer our legal assistance, if desired. We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover. Anyone seeking further information or legal representation is encouraged to contact us via e-mail (click here) or by telephone at 888-842-1616. Consultations are free and confidential.
Click Here to Find Out How to Choose the Right Attorney