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My Place Bar Shooting, Columbia, SC, Leaves One Man Injured. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Could the shooting at a Columbia bar have been prevented 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 rang out at a Columbia, South Carolina bar early Sunday morning, September 15, 2019, leaving one man injured.

As reported by TheState.com, “[d]eputies were responding to a shots fired call at about 3:30 a.m., when they were informed the shooting occurred at My Place Bar…in the 7700 block of Claudia Drive.”

According to WIStv.com, “Upon arrival, officials found the victim had been taken to a local hospital before deputies arrived.”

The investigation is ongoing, no suspects have been identified.

According to TheState.com, there was a shooting reported at this same bar in August 2017 and a stabbing in February 2017.

Our Legal Take

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Bar and Restaurant patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises they are visiting. The level of security provided at the bar 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? 
• Does the bar have a protocol to check guests for deadly weapons prior to entering the establishment?
• What security measures, such as bright lighting, visible surveillance cameras, and 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 bar 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 his 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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The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence.  We have obtained over $100 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe 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.

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Oscar Lee Eiland Jr. Killed in Murfreesboro Apartment Complex Shooting. (WSMV.com)

Did negligent security contribute to the shooting death at a Murfreesboro apartment complex and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family?  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

LOCAL NEWS

Gunfire erupted at a Murfreesboro, Tennessee apartment complex Tuesday afternoon, September 10, 2019, leaving one men dead.

As reported by WSMV.com, “officers were dispatched to…Apartments in the 900 block of Greenland Ave. around 1:26 p.m. Tuesday.”

According to DNJ.com, “[a]uthorities arrived at the Greenland Drive apartment complex shortly before 1:30 p.m. and found [the victim] suffering from a gunshot wound.”

WSMV.com reports, “[t]he man, identified as 22-year-old Oscar Lee Eiland, Jr., was transported to St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital where he was pronounced dead.”

The investigation is ongoing, no suspects have been identified.

OUR LEGAL TAKE

Residents and guests of apartment complexes have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the apartment complex 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 the property, and, if so, were any security measures added after any prior incidents?
• What security measures were in place to deter crime and protect the victim at the time of the shooting?
• Was the complex aware of any suspicious activity or suspicious people on 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 apartment complex owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its residents and visitors, the  family of Oscar Lee Eiland, Jr 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 Oscar Lee Eiland, Jr retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

OUR RESULTS: OVER $100 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 over $100 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe 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.

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Jastin Alexander Hester Killed in Durham, NC Apartment Complex Shooting. (CBS17.com)

Did negligent security contribute to the shooting death at a Durham apartment complex and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s family?  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

LOCAL NEWS

Gunfire erupted at a Durham, North Carolina apartment complex early Thursday morning, September 12, 2019, leaving one men dead.

As reported by ABC11.com, the shooting happened “on the 2900 block of Bainbridge Drive at 12:24 a.m. at…an apartment complex.”

According to CBS17.com, “[p]olice said they responded to the scene at 12:24 a.m. and learned at that time that the victim, 25-year-old Jastin Alexander Hester, was no longer at the scene.”

The victim was transported to the hospital by his family and succumbed to his injuries shortly after arriving at the hospital.

The investigation is ongoing, no suspects have been identified.

OUR LEGAL TAKE

Residents and guests of apartment complexes have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the apartment complex 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:

• What security measures were in place to deter crime and protect the victim at the time of the shooting?
• Have there been prior incidents of violence on the property, and, if so, were any security measures added after any prior incidents?
• Was the complex aware of any suspicious activity or suspicious people on 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 apartment complex owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its residents and visitors, the  family of Jastin Alexander Hester 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 Jastin Alexander Hester retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

OUR RESULTS: OVER $100 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 over $100 Million in verdicts and settlements for our Clients, including a $29.25 million dollar verdict for a victim of an unsafe 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.

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