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Express Inn Hotel Shooting in Memphis, TN Leaves One Man in Critical Condition.

Express Inn Hotel Shooting in Memphis, TN Leaves One Man in Critical Condition. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Did negligent security contribute to this hotel shooting and are justice and compensation available to the victim? Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

LOCAL NEWS

One man was shot at a Memphis hotel Wednesday morning, Oct 19, 2022.

As reported by WREG.com, “Memphis Police responded to a shooting at the Express Inn on South Perkins Road at around 10:48 a.m. Wednesday.”

LocalMemphis.com is reporting, “[officers] found one man shot. The victim was taken to Regional One Hospital in critical condition.”

The investigation is ongoing.

IS JUSTICE AVAILABLE? OUR LEGAL TAKE

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Hotel guests and visitors have a right to feel safe and secure while on the premises. The level of security provided at the hotel 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?
  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on 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? 
  • 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?

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 hotel owner or management lacked adequate security to protect its guests and 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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Security Lapse? Our Legal Take: 1 Shot, Injured in Memphis Hotel Robbery

Did negligent security contribute to the third reported shooting at the same hotel in less than a year? Read Our Legal Take to find out if the victim may have a legal avenue for justice and claims for compensation

Local News

A 37-year-old man reportedly suffered critical injuries during a robbery-shooting inside the Governor’s Inn hotel Monday, October 31, 2016.

WREG News reports, “[f]or the second time in just over a month, Memphis Police were back at the Governor’s Inn on Mt. Moriah to investigate a shooting inside the hotel.” The victim was apparently “getting off the elevator on the second floor when he was approached by a man in a black mask who demanded money and then shot him.”

The hotel was the subject of prior shooting investigations in September and May, per WREG reports.  Per the news outlet, “[i]n September, a man was shot during a robbery at the hotel…[i]n May, a woman was also shot here.” A hotel “clerk” allegedly told WREG, “the hotel needs more cameras and locks on all the outer doors.”

Our Legal Take

Hotel guests have a right to feel safe and secure on the property that they are visiting. The Murray Law Firm questions the level of security provided at the hotel and whether this shooting may have been prevented.

  • What security measures, such as guest screening, ID-controlled entry, security patrols, and surveillance cameras, were in place to protect guests at the time of the shooting?
  • Was the hotel management aware of prior incidents of violence, as reported by WREG, and, if so, were any additional security measures implemented to protect patrons and deter crime?

Generally, property owners are required to protect all guests legally on the premises from any foreseeable harm. Should the facts of this matter reveal that the hotel owner or manager failed to provide adequate security to protect those on its premises, the victim may seek justice and elect to pursue a legal claim 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.

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Headline Frame Fox News DeskThe Murray Law Firm has an extensive and successful record representing victims of violence and security negligence. We have recovered millions of dollars for our Clients, and recently obtained 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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