Legal Claims for Victims? Vancouver Mall Shooting.

We have over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients. Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the victims of the Vancouver Mall shooting.

One Dead, 2 Injured in Shooting at Halloween Event at Vancouver Mall in Washington. (Columbian.com)

Vancouver, WA – Gunfire rang out at mall Thursday evening, October 31, 2024, leaving one person dead and two others injured.

As reported by NYpost.com, “[o]ne person was killed Thursday night when gunfire rang out inside a Washington state mall as the site was hosting a trick-or-treating Halloween event. The fatal shooting happened at the second-floor food court of the Vancouver Mall just after 7:30 p.m. PT as shoppers ran for safety out of the building.”

Columbian.com is reporting, “[t]he mall was packed about 7:30 p.m. Thursday with people trick-or-treating at mall shops, many in costume, when shots were fired on the second floor. Hundreds fled, ending up in the parking lot, while others sheltered in place.”

According to the report, “[a]rriving officers found one person dead and two injured. They were taken to area hospitals. There is no word on their conditions.”

The investigation is ongoing.

Legal Options Available to Family and Other Victims of the Vancouver Mall Shooting?

OUR LEGAL TAKE

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Mall visitors and guests 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 list of 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 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?

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 deceased victim’s family may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims and substantial compensation for their loss. In addition, any 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 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 deceased victim’s family and any injured victims retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

Successful Legal Outcomes in Similar Cases.

The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence, and we offer legal analysis to victims and potential Clients. We have obtained nearly $250 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.

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