Articles Tagged with Dover nightclub shooting

Allure Nightclub Shooting, Dover, DE Leaves at Least Two People Injured.

Allure Nightclub Shooting, Dover, DE Leaves at Least Two People Injured. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Could the shooting in a lot next to a Dover nightclub 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 in parking lot adjacent to a Dover, Delaware nightclub early Wednesday morning, September 25, 2019, leaving at least two people injured.

As reported by WBOC.com, “at least two people were injured following a shooting that happened outside of the Allure Nightclub.”

According to the report, “officers were called to the club, located at 865 N. DuPont Highway, shortly before 1:30 a.m. for a report of a shooting.”

WMDT.com is reporting, “[p]olice believe the incident happened on property immediately next to the nightclub’s parking lot as the club was closing for the night, when a group of subjects got into an altercation and an unknown suspect started firing.”

Three victims were taken by private vehicles to Kent General Hospital for treatment, one victim showed no visible injury and declined medical treatment, per the report.

The shooting remains under investigation, no suspects have been arrested per the media report.

WDEL.com recently reported on another shooting outside the Allure Nightclub in May 2019.

Our Legal Take

Top-100-Trial-Lawyers

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.

Business patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises they are visiting. The level of security provided in the parking lot 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 aware of any suspicious activity prior to the shooting?
  • What security measures, such as bright lighting, visible surveillance cameras, and security personnel, were in place to deter crime and protect the victims and others 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 property owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its visitors, the 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 victims 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.

728x90 Justice

Click Here to Find Out How to Choose the Right Attorney

DISCLAIMERS:  The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request.  The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case.  “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.

Allure Nightclub Shooting

Shooting at Dover Nightclub Leaves One Man Injured. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Did negligent security contribute to this shooting and are justice and compensation available to the victim?

LOCAL NEWS

Gunfire erupted outside a Dover, Delaware nightclub early Saturday morning, May 4, 2019, leaving one young man injured.  

According to DelawareOnline.com, “[f]ights again broke out at Allure Nightclub early Saturday morning…Dover officers arrived at the nightclub around 1:30 a.m. after a report of a large fight and someone there being armed with a handgun.”  The news story reports, “[o]fficers arrived and were arresting a man with a gun when another fight started up in another part of the parking lot…[s]hots were fired in that fight and an onlooker was hit in the hip.”  WDEL.com is reporting, “[a] 21-year-old man was hit in the hip, and was taken to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital, where he’s in stable condition with an injury police say isn’t life-threatening.” The police are still looking for the suspect according to the media reports.

This establishment has been in the news before.  WBOC.com wrote about this establishment on October 2017 and DelawareOnline.com reported on an incident in April 2019.

OUR LEGAL TAKE

Nightclub patrons have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided at the nightclub and whether this tragedy may have been prevented.

  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near the property?  
  • Were security measures, such as lighting, surveillance cameras, or security personnel, in place to deter crime and protect the victim and others at the time of the shooting?
  • Does the nightclub have a protocol to check guests for deadly weapons prior to entering the establishment?
  • Did any past incidents of violence bring about any security changes?

Generally, property owners are required to protect all those legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. Should the facts of this matter reveal that the nightclub owner failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, the victim may seek justice and elect to pursue legal claims for his injuries.

Based upon its prior successful experience in handling security negligence claims on behalf of victims and their families, The Murray Law Firm suggests that photographs and a thorough, unbiased inspection of the property will need to be performed immediately, before any evidence may be repaired, damaged or destroyed. Given the complexities of pursuing a negligent security case, it is imperative that the victim retain an experienced attorney who can ensure the preservation of any and all evidence that may support such a claim.

OUR RESULTS

The Murray Law Firm has an extensive and successful record representing victims and their families and security negligence.  We have obtained over $100 Million in verdicts and settlements for out 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.

728x90 Justice

Choosing the Right Attorney (Click Here)

DISCLAIMERS:  The information contained in this post is from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will gladly correct or remove this post upon request.  The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice. As each Client is unique, please contact us for a free consultation on your particular case.  “Contingent attorneys’ fees” refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Such fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client.