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Security Negligence? Isaiah Henderson, 22, Tragically Killed in Clarksville, TN Bar Shooting.(WSMV.com)

Did negligent security contribute to the shooting at a Clarksville bar and are justice and compensation available to the victim’s Family? 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

One man was shot at a Clarksville, TN bar early Sunday morning, April 28, 2024.

As reported by ClarksvilleNow.com, “[a]t approximately 12:28 a.m., Clarksville Police received a 911 call about a shooting inside [a] Bar and Grill [at] 2150 Fort Campbell Blvd.”

WSMV.com is reporting, “[o]ne person was shot in the abdomen inside the business.”

According to the report, “[o]fficers responded to the area, found the victim and began providing medical aid until EMS arrived. The victim was taken to a local hospital. Police reported around 8:30 a.m. the victim died as a result of his injuries.”

An updated story from WSVM.com reports that “Isaiah Henderson, 22, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, was [identified as the victim] shot and killed inside [the] Bar and Grill.”

The investigation is ongoing.

IS JUSTICE AVAILABLE? OUR LEGAL TAKE

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Bar guests have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. 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?
  • Were any 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 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 residents and visitors, the family of Isaiah Henderson 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 victim’s family 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.

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