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Suede of Charleston Nightclub Shooting in North Charleston, SC Leaves Two People Injured.

Suede of Charleston Nightclub Shooting in North Charleston, SC Leaves Two People Injured. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com)

Did negligent security contribute to the shooting at a North Charleston nightclub and are justice and compensation available to the victims?  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available.

LOCAL NEWS

Two people were injured after a shooting at a North Charleston, SC nightclub early Monday morning, July 10, 2023.

As reported by ABCnews4.com, “[o]fficers responded to Suede of Charleston at 2611 Ashley Phosphate Rd. at approximately 12:40 a.m. for reports of a shooting with multiple victims.”

Live5News.com is reporting, “[o]fficers located one woman being treated in front of the building when another woman walked up who had been shot.”

The investigation is ongoing.

IS JUSTICE AVAILABLE? OUR LEGAL TAKE

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Nightclub 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?
  • 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?
  • 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 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 victim retain a capable law firm who will work without delay to protect their interests.

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Club Dreams Shooting Leaves 1 Injured

Club Dreams Shooting Leaves 1 Injured (ABC 4)

Could this shooting have been prevented and are justice and compensation available to the victim?

Local News

Gunfire erupted outside a North Charleston nightclub late Wednesday, January 2, 2019, leaving one man hospitalized.

North Charleston police told WCSC 5 News, “Officers responded to the Club Dreams in the 3300 block of Dorchester Road around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night where they found a man with a gunshot wound.”

The victim was transported to MUSC with injuries, per ABC 4 reports. His identity and current condition have not been released.

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 on the property and whether this shooting may have been prevented.

  • Have there been prior incidents of violence on or near property?
  • What parking lot security measures, such as bright lighting, visible surveillance cameras, clear sightlines, and security personnel, were in place to deter crime and protect the victim at the time of the shooting?

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 the 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.

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The 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.

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