Gabriel Olazon Padilla Shooting, Renton: Legal Claim for Family?

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 family of Gabriel Olazon Padilla.

Renton, WA NEWS – Gunfire rang out Tuesday night, February 10, 2026, claiming the life of one man.

As reported by KOMOnews.com, “[o]fficers were called to reports of a shooting after 9:30 p.m. inside a small grocery store in the 3700 block of NE 4th St, just north of Maplewood Park. Police found a man dead from multiple gunshot wounds.”

King5.com is reporting, “witnesses told police officers a man walked into the store and became ‘upset about a gay couple who were at the cash register making a purchase.’ The couple eventually left the store. The man stayed and continued to reach for his waistband while making threats and ‘demanding an explanation about’ the couple who were in the store. Eventually, Gabriel Olazcon Padilla, 35, entered the store and the man began to yell at him. Olazcon Padilla told the man to leave, but he refused. The two got chest-to-chest and then, according to witnesses and surveillance footage, Olazcon Padilla pushed [the suspect], causing him to fall. When [the suspect] got up, he shot Olazcon Padilla.”

According to the report, “[s]urveillance footage shows Olazcon Padilla fall after being shot, and [the suspect] continues to shoot him multiple times, according to the statement of probable cause. An autopsy showed Olazcon Padilla was shot 10 times.”

Potential Legal Claims for Family of Gabriel Olazon Padilla?

OUR LEGAL TAKE

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 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 family of Gabriel Olazon Padilla 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 Gabriel Olazon Padilla retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

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The Murray Law Firm has a long history of representing victims of violence and security negligence.  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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